NEWS
Building a Stronger System for Every Child: Explore DEC’s 2025 Annual Impact Report
Department of Early Childhood
The San Francisco Department of Early Childhood is proud to share our FY 2024-25 Annual Impact Report. Last year, we saw steady and meaningful progress across San Francisco’s early childhood system, thanks to the dedication of families, educators, and community partners.
Key accomplishments include:
- Kindergarten readiness increased for the fourth consecutive year, with historic gains for African American children and children enrolled in Special Education
- More than 10,200 children participated in City-Funded early learning programs and TK, an all-time high
- More than 3,100 early educators received compensation support
- A 29% increase in developmental screenings through the launch of Early Connections and expanded use of the Sparkler app
- More than $12 million invested in expanding and improving early learning facilities to create more high-quality spaces for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers
“This year’s milestones reflect what’s possible when we invest consistently in young children and the people who support them. We’re seeing historic gains in kindergarten readiness, record enrollment in DEC’s Early Learning For All programs, and meaningful progress to support our early educators. Together, these outcomes, along with others, show real momentum toward a more equitable early childhood system for San Francisco’s families.” —Ingrid X. Mezquita, Director of the Department of Early Childhood
We invite you to explore the full report, learn how DEC is strengthening San Francisco’s early childhood system, and help share the impact with your community.