This mixed methods research study examined the long-term influences of early educational intervention by surveying former preschool students who attended the Opportunity School in Amarillo, Texas. To examine the lasting impact of this experience through different perspectives, information was also collected from the parents of these previous preschool students. After locating potential participants, 98 surveys were completed and returned (68 from former students, 30 from parents). The quantitative data provided information about the participants' age, race, employment, educational attainment, felony or conviction rates, and the overall impact of the Opportunity School preschool experience. Conclusions drawn from the qualitative data documented the themes of caring teachers, home visits, family connections and support, effective learning environments, engaging school activities, and early literacy experiences. The evidence supported the claim that quality early childhood educational interventions can influence lifelong success for at-risk students and provide an impetus for positive literacy development.