Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in San Leandro. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
Best Infant Care
Earned the highest infant care score in San Leandro. This dimension focuses on caregiver ratios, responsiveness, feeding and sleep routines, and parent feedback specific to infant rooms.
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CFCS Head Start – Jefferson is a federally funded early-education program serving low-income families in San Leandro. The center holds CCLD license #010215834 and operates both Early Head Start (ages 0–3) and standard preschool programs, integrating education with health screenings, nutrition, and family support services. CFCS manages multiple Bay Area Head Start sites, providing organizational continuity and quality standards. Enrollment is income-eligible and competitive due to the small 30-child licensed capacity, but qualifying families receive free high-quality early education and comprehensive services.
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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Best Infant Care
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest infant care score in San Leandro. This dimension focuses on caregiver ratios, responsiveness, feeding and sleep routines, and parent feedback specific to infant rooms.</span>
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