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Kindergarten readiness varies widely by income, new data shows. Cities are stepping in to help

Some city and state programs are working to boost that improvement by expanding preschool opportunities for children from low-income families. The mission is even more urgent as parents juggle soaring child care costs and a widening affordability gap. San Antonio’s program, called Pre-K 4 SA, is a prime example.

San Antonio schools rethink pre-K as Texas adds teachers’ children and eliminates tuition

By comparison, pre-K 4 SA, which began its enrollment Sunday for the 2026-27 school year, typically signs up 2,000 students directly at its four campuses spread across the city.

Enrollment for Pre-K 4 SA opens this weekend

Kids must be 3 or 4 years old by Sept. 1 to apply.

Tiny backpacks, big first steps: Pre-K 4 SA enrollment opens Feb. 1

And mark your calendar: Pre-K 4 SA will host open house events at each education center on Saturday, May 2, giving families the chance to meet teachers, explore classrooms and imagine their child’s first day of school.

Tiny backpacks, big first steps: Pre-K 4 SA enrollment opens Feb. 1

Pre-K 4 SA is the city’s premier early childhood education program, offering free full-day pre-kindergarten, meals and snacks, and transportation for every child.

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