About
Kai Ming Head Start offers weekly home visits and bi-weekly center-based socialization through its Prenatal & Home-Based service, along with infant and toddler care and preschool. The program serves children from 3 months to 5 years and uses a culturally relevant, family-centered, interest-based, child-centered, and dual language learning approach. It is open Monday-Friday from 8:00 am-5:00 pm.
Programs
- Prenatal & Home-Based — 0-36 months · Weekly home visits and bi-weekly center-based socialization
- Infant & Toddler Care — 3-36 months
- Preschool — 3-5 years
At a glance
- Ages: 0–5 years old
- Facility hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm
About the provider
Kai Ming Head Start is a trusted non-profit established in 1975 and has more than four decades of preschool service. Its mission is to strengthen the community through nurturing children, supporting families, and promoting professional growth of staff. The program uses a research-based curriculum aligned with the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework and California early care and education standards, and its teachers have required degrees and credentials, with experienced, certified educators holding A.A., B.A., or M.A. degrees in early childhood education and valid California teaching permits. It also partners with community agencies including Golden Gate Resource Center, SFUSD, SFSU Nursing Program, RAMs for mental health consultation, and Magic toothbrush, and Parent Committees and Policy Council support family and community participation.
Uses a culturally relevant, family-centered, interest-based, child-centered, and dual language learning approach. Supports children ages 3 months to 5 years. Accommodates children with special needs, developmental delays, behavioral and mental health issues. Eligibility can be based on categorical need or income. Families may apply online or submit an inquiry.
Last updated September 16, 2026.
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