Explore data that illustrates how our community is advancing access, quality, and equity in early childhood education. Each chart reflects collaborative goals and real-time progress toward building a stronger early learning system for children, families, and educators.
Our Headline Goal: Kindergarten Readiness
Our goal is that 70% of all Bexar County children are kinder-ready by 2030.
Kindergarten readiness is one of the strongest predictors of long-term success—more than any demographic factor. Children who start kinder-ready are over four times more likely to meet third-grade reading benchmarks. Yet only half of Bexar County children meet that mark. With the right investments, we can change that.
PERCENTAGE OF SCHOLARSHIP-ELIGIBLE PROVIDERS THAT ARE HIGH QUALITY
The chart illustrates the progress and goals for increasing the percentage of scholarship-eligible providers meeting high-quality standards from 2023 through 2027. In 2023, 39% of providers met high-quality standards, representing the starting point for improvement efforts. By 2025, current data shows a strong increase to 74%, surpassing the 2025 goal of 60%. The set goals project continued growth, targeting 75% by 2026 and 85% by 2027. The yellow line represents actual results achieved so far, while the blue dashed line indicates the set goals for each year, highlighting the community’s steady progress toward expanding access to high-quality care.
PERCENTAGE OF SCHOLARSHIP-ELIGIBLE CAPACITY THAT IS HIGH QUALITY
The chart illustrates the progress and goals for increasing the percentage of scholarship-eligible child care capacity meeting high-quality standards from 2023 through 2027. In 2023, 52% of capacity met high-quality standards, representing the starting point for improvement efforts. By 2025, current data shows a strong increase to 79%, surpassing the 2025 goal of 60%. The set goals project continued growth, targeting 75% by 2026 and 85% by 2027. The yellow line represents actual results achieved so far, while the blue dashed line indicates the set goals for each year, highlighting the community’s steady progress toward expanding access to high-quality care.
ZIP CODES QUALIFYING AS CHILD CARE DESERTS
Source: TECPDS Data Release
NUMBER OF EARLY CHILDHOOD PROFESSIONALS WITH AN ACTIVE TECPDS ACCOUNT
The Texas Early Childhood Professional Development System (TECPDS) tracks and verifies professional development activities for early childhood educators across the state.
The chart illustrates the progress and goals for increasing the number of early childhood professionals with active TECPDS (Texas Early Childhood Professional Development System) accounts from 2024 through 2027. In 2024, 3,320 professionals maintained active accounts, exceeding the initial goal of 2,500 and representing a strong baseline for professional development tracking. By 2025, current data shows 2,407 active accounts, below the 2025 target of 3,500. The set goals project ambitious growth, targeting 4,500 active professionals by 2026 and 5,500 by 2027. The yellow line represents actual results achieved so far, while the blue dashed line indicates the set goals for each year, highlighting the community’s commitment to supporting and tracking the professional development of its early childhood workforce.
NUMBER OF EARLY CHILDHOOD PROFESSIONALS WITH CDAs+ AND AN ACTIVE TECPDS ACCOUNT
The chart illustrates the progress and goals for increasing the number of early childhood professionals holding CDA (Child Development Associate) credentials or higher with active TECPDS accounts from 2024 through 2027. In 2024, 305 professionals held CDA credentials, exceeding the initial goal of 200 and establishing a strong foundation for advanced credentialing. By 2025, current data shows 337 CDA professionals, slightly below the target of 400 but demonstrating continued growth in workforce qualifications. The set goals project steady advancement, targeting 450 credentialed professionals by 2026 and 500 by 2027. The yellow line represents actual results achieved so far, while the blue dashed line indicates the set goals for each year, highlighting the community’s dedication to elevating professional standards in early childhood education.
Source: TECPDS Data Release
PERCENTAGE OF CENTERS WITH AN ACTIVE TECPDS ACCOUNT
Tracking early childhood center participation in the Texas Early Childhood Professional Development System.
The chart illustrates the progress and goals for increasing the percentage of early childhood centers with active TECPDS accounts from 2024 through 2027. In 2024, 35% of centers maintained active accounts, slightly below the goal of 36%. By 2025, current data shows 27% of centers with active accounts, indicating a slight decline and falling short of the 45% target. The set goals project ambitious growth, targeting 50% by 2026 and 60% by 2027. The yellow line represents actual results achieved so far, while the blue dashed line indicates the set goals for each year, highlighting the need for increased engagement to bring more centers into the professional development system.
Early childhood professionals median wage as a percentage of Bexar County Living Wage
Source: MIT Living Wage