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Pre-K 4 SA and JBSA: Partnering to Serve Our Service Members

By partnering with Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA), Pre-K 4 SA is working to ensure service members get the child care support they need and their children get the best possible start in life.

Our 2025 Fiesta medal represents this commitment and celebrates the many contributions military families make to our communities.

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Priority Enrollment

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Military-affiliated families living in San Antonio receive priority enrollment and attend Pre-K 4 SA for free.

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Expanded Child Care Options

We’re providing resources and training to help expand access to affordable, high-quality options, including Military Child Care in Your Neighborhood (MCCYN-PLUS) providers.

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staff and students celebrate at Morgan's Wonderland for the 2023 Family Reunion.
A Pre-K 4 SA staff member, parent, and two children greet each other at the door and smile.
staff and students celebrate at Morgan's Wonderland for the 2023 Family Reunion.

Shared Expertise

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Pre-K 4 SA and JBSA are sharing best practices and training opportunities to attract, develop, and retain top talent in the field of early childhood education

Support for Military Transitions

JBSA will connect transitioning military members and their families with resources, including Pre-K 4 SA, that help them navigate this important life change.

Military Family Dropping off their Child at Pre-K
September 6, 2024

Pre-K 4 SA, Joint Base San Antonio Partner to Expand Military Families’ Child Care Access

Expanding access to high-quality early education for San Antonio’s children and families is at the core of Pre-K 4 SA’s mission. In order to meet this community’s unique needs, Pre-K 4 SA has made ending the military child care crisis in San Antonio a priority.
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“Pre-K 4 SA is honored to serve our military families by ensuring they have access to the nurturing environment and opportunities they deserve, so they can focus on mission readiness when they are called to serve our country.”
Dr. Sarah Baray
Dr. Sarah BarayCEO, Pre-K 4 SA

Pre-K 4 SA Promises

Number One

Improve the workforce

Number Two

Help secure our economy

Number Three

Create opportunities for citizens

Number Four

Improve economic mobility

Number Five

Strengthen family and civic engagement

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IN THE NEWS

New JBSA and Pre-K 4 SA partnership aimed at expanding childcare availability to military families

Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) and Pre-K 4 SA have partnered in an effort to expand child care options for military families.
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Joint Base San Antonio, Pre-K 4 SA create partnership to support military families with child care

A new partnership between Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) and Pre-K 4 SA will help connect military families to child care options on and off base while offering additional community resources, according to a press release.
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San Antonio Bolsters Support for Military Families with Joint Base and Pre-K 4 SA Child Care Collaboration

In a move that underscores San Antonio's moniker as Military City USA®, Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) has teamed up with Pre-K 4 SA to enhance child care and early education for military families.
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Upcoming Events

Exhibit Opening Reception

Thursday, April 17, 2025 | 5 – 7 PM

Central Library | 600 Soledad St

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