The Impact of Your Support
Why Early Childhood Education Matters
- Brain Development: 90% of a child’s brain develops by age 5.
- Future Savings: Every $1 invested in early childhood education saves society $7 to $10 in future costs (reduced crime, improved health, and economic productivity).
It costs more to pay for infant and toddler care than tuition at UC Berkeley
- Access Gaps: Only 33% of children ages 3-5 are enrolled in public preschool programs, leaving significant gaps in rural and low-income areas.
- Childcare Deserts: 60% of California families live in areas without enough licensed childcare.
- Rising Costs: Childcare costs have outpaced median family income growth by nearly 71% over the past 30 years, making it increasingly difficult for families to keep up with the soaring expenses while their earnings lag far behind.
- Reducing the burden: 96% of our families qualify for free or reduced-cost programs.
Key Achievements in 2024
- School readiness: 93% of parents reported that Kidango helped prepare their child for kindergarten.
- Parent Satisfaction: 100% of parents report being satisfied or highly satisfied with Kidango’s programs.
- Language development: Four year olds in Kidango programs exhibited a 38% increase in language development from fall to spring.
Your Support Lasts a Lifetime
At Kidango, we are scaling our efforts to reach more children than ever. We are growing to serve more infants and toddlers who are most in need and with your continued support, we will continue to change lives through high-quality early education, mental health support, and family services.
