Head Start and Early Head Start Programs | Kidango

Head Start & Early Head Start

Kidango is proud to partner with the federal Office of Head Start to provide access to high quality early learning for low-income families.

Families enrolled in Head Start or Early Head Start programs receive additional comprehensive services including:

  • dental and vision screenings
  • nutrition assessments
  • growth assessments
  • family workshops
  • and more

This holistic approach empowers families to break the cycle of poverty by addressing the needs of the entire household. Read what parents and teachers are saying about the impact of Early Head Start.

Please call 510-897-6932 for more information on qualification guidelines for Head Start and Early Head Start programs at Kidango.

Child Family & Community Services (CFCS) FAQs

No, it does not mean you won’t have a slot. You will have to qualify for state funding by having a need for full time services and qualify for eligibility with your gross monthly income and family size.
It would depend on if the center of interest has openings.
Kidango is year round and enrolls year round based on openings. The enrollment date is based on when a child gets enrolled and can start. The enrollment date for the Early Head Start/Head Start Program varies from county to county.

The sites that Kidango has transitioned into from CFCS are The Plaza, Peixoto and Hillside.

Kidango also has the EHS/HS Program at Esther Hobbs, Decoto Classic, Helen Turner, and Guy Emanuele.

A list of previously operated CFCS centers and their status is available at the following link: Conversion Updates for Previously Existing CFCS Sites

If you qualify for state funding, you may or may not have a monthly subsidized fee based on your monthly gross income and family size.

The subsidy family fee schedule can be found at the following link: Family Free Schedule

For enrollment questions, please contact:

For a list of previously operated CFCS centers and their status please see the following link: Conversion Updates for Previously Existing CFCS Sites

Kidango is offering both center based and distance learning during COVID-19.

Yes, there is an income threshold for eligibility. The subsidy family fee schedule can be found at the following link: Family Free Schedule

 

You may still attend the program and pay our private pay monthly rate. You can contact us at hello@kidango.org for our rates.

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