Home Garden Learning Center (KCAO Head Start) at 9726 Home Ave in Hanford is a CCLD-licensed Day Care Center (License #163801632) operating since 1999 with a capacity of 40 children, ages 3–5. Through its KCAO Head Start affiliation, the center delivers comprehensive early education alongside health, nutrition, and family support services, specifically designed to serve Hanford's agricultural and low-income families. A February 2026 licensing evaluation is on file. The center's citation record shows one Type A and two Type B violations across 2021–2023, a more serious history than many peers, and the absence of public parent reviews limits independent verification of family experience.
Safety6.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care2.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management5.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars5.0
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Top 10 in Hanford
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Hanford. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.</span>
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Best Arts & Music
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest arts & music score in Hanford. This dimension reflects the depth and consistency of creative programming — visual arts, music, movement, and imaginative play.</span>
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Updated · July 2026
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