The Kidango centers are designed to provide for children ages 0-12. Due to varying program structures and needs of the families, we offer full-day and part-day services. All centers also include a quality nutritional program. Each day breakfast, lunch, and morning and afternoon snacks are provided to meet each developing child's needs. We can accommodate special dietary requirements.
We believe at Kidango in providing programs to increase the success of the whole child. Our centers offer mental health consultation services as well as health and vision screenings upon request of the parent. Parents and other caregivers can receive counseling and consultation services to help with developmental and behavioral concerns.
Special Needs/Early Intervention Services
Early Intervention Services are designed to provide for the special needs of infants with developmental delays and to provide support to their families. We have an expert team of developmental specialists that include Occupational, Speech, and Physical Therapists that can meet each child's specific needs.
These services are available at the family's home and/or integrated into the classroom at selected Kidango centers. Services are provided free of charge to qualifying Regional Center clients.
For information regarding Kidango's Early Intervention Services Program, please contact:
Karen Baas
Director of Early Intervention Services
510-744-9280 ext 101
kbaas@kidango.org
Mental Health
Kidango understands the importance of your child’s happiness and future success. For this reason, Kidango provides free mental health services to qualifying families with children ages 0-5 who live in the Alameda and Santa Clara Counties.
Kidango’s mental health professionals work with parents and teachers to help children grow and develop in a healthy positive way. Our mental health specialists provide in home visitation, education/training, therapy, developmental screenings, behavioral intervention, support services for teachers and families, consultations and referrals.
Julie Kurtz
Director of Mental Health Services
1-800-262-4252 x25
jkurtz@kidango.org
State Preschool
Early Childhood Programs assist in the development of preschool age children and provide opportunities for parents to gain self-sufficiency. Programs include head start, state preschool, child care and child development as well as resource and referral services.
The California State Preschool Program is committed to providing a developmentally appropriate program in an enriched environment to benefit the children’s social/emotional, physical, cognitive, language, and creative development.
Kidango's part-day preschool program increases each child's kindergarten readiness. Children attending this program are served one meal and snack each day. Income qualifying families participate free of charge.
The California State Preschool is . . .
* open to preschool children three to five years of age (Your child must be 3 years old by December 2nd of the fiscal year they are enrolling in)
* a three-hour per day, parent/child education
* funded by the California Department of Education and operated
by Kidango in conjunction with local school districts
* free to families whose monthly income does not exceed the
income ceilings established by the Department of Education.
California State Preschool Programs are offered at these Kidango locations:
Hillview Crest Preschool in Hayward*
Russo Preschool in San Jose*
Goss Preschool in San Jose*
Hubbard Preschool in San Jose*
Meyer Preschool in San Jose*
Cabello Preschool in Union City *
Decoto Preschool in Union City*
Pioneer Preschool in Union City*
Kitayama Preschool in Union City*
Alvarado Preschool in Union City*
Guy Emanuele Preschool in Union City*
Eastin Preschool in Union City*
Searles Preschool in Union City*
* operated in conjunction with New Haven Unified School District.
* operated in conjunction with Alum Rock Elementary School District.
Teen Parent Program
Kidango offers teen parents the opportunity to stay in school by providing care for their children. Services are offered in collaboration with local school districts and are free to qualifying families. We also provide workshops to educate teen parents on relevant issues to increase their success as parents and individuals.
Early Head Start/Head Start Programs
Early Head Start and Head Start are comprehensive child development programs that serve low-income children from birth to age 5, pregnant women, and their families. As a Early Head Start and Head Start contractor, Kidango provides a range of individualized services in the areas of education and early childhood development; medical, dental, and mental health; nutrition; and parent involvement free of charge to qualifying families.
For information regarding Kidango's Early Head Start or Head Start services please contact:
Rachelle Javier
Early Head Start/Head Start Manager
510-744-9280 ext 32
rjavier@kidango.org
Parent Education
Kidango provides free educational workshops and seminars to all parents. Topics generally include: toilet training, ages and stages, what to expect in preschool, sibling rivalry, child development, nutrition, kindergarten readiness, and how to balance your work and personal life. This program also helps to create stronger relationships between staff and families.
Scholarships
Families enrolled at Kidango have the opportunity to pay fees on a sliding scale,
based upon household size and income and availability of scholarship funding.
Scholarships are available through grants from several government entities.
These sources do not cover the full cost of providing quality early care and education.
Kidango is a public benefit corporation that depends upon the generosity of the community
to support these services to low-income children and children with disabilities.
