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San Antonio Head Start Serves More than 7,000 Children
San Antonio’s Head Start program, which recently celebrated its 60th anniversary, serves more than 7,000 children ages three to five and an additional 3,000 infants
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Social-Emotional Learning: A Guide to Early Childhood SEL
When we think of preparing young children for school, we often imagine words, numbers, and the ABCs. But what about learning how to share, listen,
ABC of Southwest Texas
IDD Champions Community Survey Findings
In Fall 2024, Bexar County nonprofits formed a coalition to address gaps in support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), sparked by input
Dallas County Launches First-of-its-Kind Childcare Grant Program
Dallas County has launched what officials describe as the first childcare grant program of its kind in Texas, aimed at easing the financial burden for
Dr. Sarah Baray
Podcast Interview: Pre-K Investment in San Antonio
Early Matters SA’s Executive Director, Mark Larson, on Big City Small Town Podcast This podcast episode of Big City, Small Town, hosted by
Mark Larson
How Texas School Vouchers Will Affect Private Pre-K
Texas has introduced a new school voucher program that allows eligible families to use state funds for private pre-K education in San Antonio. Mark Larson,
Brightwheel blog
Play-Based Learning
What is Play-Based Learning? Play-based learning is an engaging educational approach that places play at the heart of the learning experience. It acknowledges that children
National Institute for Early Education Research
Texas Offers Access to Early Education Despite Low Per-Pupil Spending
Texas ranks 11th nationally in access to early childhood education for 4-year-olds and 15th for 3-year-olds, with 52% of 4-year-olds and 11% of 3-year-olds enrolled
Pre-K 4 SA to Open Education Center with Infant and Toddler Care
Pre-K 4 SA is expanding its early childhood education services with a new South Education Center set to open in August 2025. Located on an
childcare deserts
What Are Childcare Deserts? Early Childhood Education Challenges in San Antonio
What Are Childcare Deserts? Childcare deserts are areas where there are too few licensed slots in early childcare centers or sites, for the number of