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
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:
Kidango: hello@kidango.org
CAPE: enrollment@capeheadstart.org
YMCA of the East Bay: enroll@ymcaeastbay.org
For a list of previously operated CFCS centers and their status please see the following link: Conversion Updates for Previously Existing CFCS Sites
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.
