Recognition of Excellence · Hayward, CA · 2026

CFCS Head Start – Bidwell Center

175 Fairway St, Hayward, CA 94544
https://cfcsinc.org/
🏆 Ranked #7 in Hayward · 5.2 / 10 overall
Awards Earned
Top 10 in City
Top 10 in City
Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Hayward. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
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CFCS Head Start – Bidwell Center is a federally-backed Head Start program in Hayward serving income-eligible families with comprehensive early education, health screenings, and family support services. Licensed for 20 children and actively operating as of February 2026, the center provides free or reduced-cost care for eligible families, eliminating cost barriers to quality early childhood education. The program's integrated health and nutrition components reflect the Head Start model's commitment to whole-child development. Limited capacity and part-day scheduling may not suit all working families, and the absence of public parent reviews makes independent verification of day-to-day experience difficult.

Safety5.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care4.0
Kindergarten readiness5.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management5.0
Culture5.0
Extracurriculars5.0
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