KCAO Head Start and Early Childhood Education Programs

KCAO Head Start and Early Childhood Education Programs offers Head Start, Early Head Start, Migrant and Seasonal Head Start, Regional Head Start, Early Head Start – Child Care Partnerships, California State Preschool Program, and General Child Care and Development. The program includes center-based care, home-based services, part-day and full-day services, full-year child care, family child care, and child development services for infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children.

Programs

• Head Start — Birth to age 5 · Comprehensive early education program for children from at-risk backgrounds. All Head Start program options welcome children with disabilities.
• Early Head Start — Pregnant women, infants, and toddlers · 12-month home based program that provides family-centered services.
• Migrant and Seasonal Head Start — 0-5 years · All-day services for children ages 0-5 years. The family's agricultural income must be at least 51% of their total income.
• Regional Head Start — 3-5 years · Center based program following the normal school year for children 3-5 years of age.
• Early Head Start – Child Care Partnerships — Provides access to high-quality, full-day, and full-year child care, including family child care.
• California State Preschool Program (CSPP) — 3 and 4-year-olds · Provides part-day and full-day services as well as a blended program option.
• General Child Care and Development (CCTR) — Birth through 36 months · Provides child development services in a center-based program for infants and toddlers.

At a glance

• Ages: 0–5 years old
• General schedule: Head Start starts August 17. Contact the Head Start office for site-specific schedules and program information.

About the provider

KCAO Head Start and Early Childhood Education Programs has operated since 1965. Head Start starts August 17.

Eligibility details mention that KCAO Head Start has different ways to qualify that don’t require income as an eligibility. No child needs to be fully potty trained to enroll. Staff will help with potty training. Parent FAQ says the ASQ screening is designed for children aged 1 month to 5 years old. Main office: 1130 N. 11th Ave., Hanford, CA 93230. Main office business hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Last updated November 7, 2026.