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Pre-K 4 SA - South Education Center
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About Pre-K 4 SA - South Education Center
Pre-K 4 SA South Education Center
Pre-K 4 SA South Education Center provides a comprehensive early learning environment in a state-of-the-art 53,000-square-foot facility. Utilizing the evidence-based HighScope curriculum, the program emphasizes active learning through play, problem-solving, and civic engagement. The expansive 8-acre site features both indoor and outdoor classrooms, natural playscapes, and a garden and compost area designed to inspire curiosity in young learners. As a NAEYC-accredited and TEA-authorized provider, the center maintains high standards for instructional quality and professional teacher development. The program is built for working families, offering breakfast, lunch, and two daily snacks alongside extended care options until 6:00 PM. A dedicated resource café and observation rooms are available for parent engagement and educator training. Enrollment follows a sliding-scale tuition model based on household income to ensure that high-quality early education is accessible to the entire...
What Parents Say
5 reviews from parents
Amazing school, beautiful campus and the processes though tedious are for the kids safety. This is the best school in South San Antonio by far. Thank you Pre-K 4 SA for everything you do. Hope this system expands to cover more areas especially in the ETJ that are under served.
Such an amazing school, I would recommend for anyone, I feel so grateful that they offer extended day as well for parents who work later! My child has learned so much and the staff is always nice! Please keep in mind this is a school not a daycare, they do have their policies and procedures. If you do not abide by them they have a right to deny your wishes. For example, you cannot drop them off late, there are certain times for pick up just like a school. Your child will do great here, they work very well with your child!
If you need Day care send your kids here if you want them to learn something don’t. This is more like free day care. They have all age range of kids mixed in the classes. My child went there last year and is now in kinder and knows nothing compared to other children and learned nothing here last year just social skills. NOT A GOOD SCHOOL.
My 4 year old goes to this school and I am absolutely amazed. She’s learned so much and her teachers are amazing. They keep me updated through an app, send daily reminders, and pictures during the day to ease my mind. Definitely recommend!
This is an amazing program. I love that they offer free extended care until 6. My 5 year old daughter went to the NE location last year and absolutely loved it. She even loved her bus driver. The teachers are wonderful and caring and my daughter learned so much from them. My 4 year old is going this year and I'm positive she will love it just as much.
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Safety Record
A May 2024 city audit revealed that Pre-K 4 SA had significant documentation gaps regarding bus driver background checks, including missing confirmation of child abuse or neglect reports. Additionally, two bus crashes were reported in early 2024, one involving a bus that hydroplaned and another hit by an SUV, though no major injuries occurred. Recent state-derived data for the South Education Center notes 12 total deficiencies, including 5 classified as high-risk.
Parent Reputation
Parents generally speak highly of the program's mission and the positive developmental impact on children, frequently recommending it in local forums. However, employee sentiment is more polarized, with reviews often highlighting a cliquey work environment and leadership challenges. Common themes include appreciation for the high-quality facilities and free services for qualifying families balanced against concerns about internal management.
Staff Insights
Employee reviews from Indeed and Glassdoor indicate a workplace characterized by a strong sense of mission and competitive pay, but also significant management issues. Multiple staff members reported a 'cliquey' culture, favoritism, and poor communication from leadership. High expectations for teachers are noted, which some employees described as leading to a stressful work environment.
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