Family Service
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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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
business ROI
Apply for the Best Place for Working Parents Designation
At Early Matters San Antonio, we believe that when businesses support working families, everyone benefits—from parents and children to employers and the broader community. That’s
Best Place for Working Parents
Early Childcare: Challenges for Businesses
The childcare crisis in America is a social issue as well as a significant economic concern and one of the biggest challenges for businesses. Businesses
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
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
Adrian Lopez
Many Parents Must Choose Between Working and Childcare
Access to affordable, high-quality childcare is essential for parents in Workforce Solutions Alamo’s 13-county region to maintain employment, pursue education, or engage in job training.
First Five Years Fund
Childcare Challenges Transcend Political Affiliations
In a recent segment on Fox News’ “Fox & Friends,” co-hosts highlighted child care as a bipartisan issue that demands attention. Brian Kilmeade emphasized that