As First Class Pre-K Expands, One Mother Shares Its Life-Changing Impact

As First Class Pre-K expands, one mother shares its life-changing impact

Alabama is expanding access to First Class Pre-K by adding 64 new classrooms across the state, including three in Huntsville and one at Creekstone Academy in Madison, creating new opportunities for North Alabama families seeking high-quality early childhood education.

Alabama Adds 64 New First Class Pre-K Classrooms for 2026-27 School Year

MONTGOMERY, AL — Governor Kay Ivey announced Wednesday that Alabama will add 64 new First Class Pre-K classrooms for the 2026-27 school year, expanding access to the state’s nationally recognized early childhood education program for families across Alabama. The expansion, supported by the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education (ADECE), is designed to help meet growing demand for high-quality pre-kindergarten opportunities and continue …