How the Grant Program Works

Within the first 8 years, $21 Million Awarded to Programs Throughout the City

Pre-K 4 SA is changing the educational landscape of San Antonio by investing in established early childhood programs in the city. Within the first 8 years, Pre-K 4 SA will have awarded $21 million and supported over 13,000 children. Our grant funds help these programs serve additional students and improve the educational experience by providing materials, equipment, staff and services for teachers, students and their families.

Helping Pre-K through 3 Programs Succeed

Our Competitive Grants are available to public/charter schools and private/parochial schools. Pre-K 4 SA works with each recipient to outline goals and a path to success. Using proven methods of early learning curriculum and guidelines—HighScope, NIEER Quality Standards and the High Quality Impact Pyramid—Pre-K 4 SA identifies areas of improvement to better provide a supportive environment for young learners and their families.

Changing the Trajectory of Education in San Antonio

As our Competitive Grant Program grows and can award more funds to early learning programs across the city, Pre-K 4 SA can help address and lessen the gap of San Antonio families that cannot afford high-quality prekindergarten. By helping other programs expand, Pre-K 4 SA serves more students and their families outside of Pre-K 4 SA’s four educational centers.

Why Pre-K

My son Jordan loves school and is excited about going to school everyday. We are usually the first ones in the door every morning!!

Angelina Huerta, Dec 2018
Parents and Grandparents
Why Pre-K
At the beginning of the school year, our daughter's teacher asked us to make a wish list of what we'd like her to learn at Pre-K 4 SA. We chose empathy and creativity. I can honestly say she's strengthened these skills and more! Not only is our daughter reading confidently, writing letters and numbers, and talking about science and healthy food choices, but she's better at explaining her emotions and always comes home with lots of artistic creations. Pre-K 4 SA allows her to be a kid and her own unique self while learning important life skills in a structured environment. Her teachers are attentive and caring and provide useful feedback. This has been the best, most effective, and most fun introduction to school for our daughter.
Kat Sturgeon Gomez, Jun 2018