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Every child deserves the chance to succeed. CAPE Headstart levels the playing field by giving children the tools and services they need to excel.
Welcome to CAPE, Inc!
Community Association for Preschool Education, Inc. (CAPE, Inc.) is a non-profit organization that provides comprehensive early care and education through Head Start, Early Head Start, and State Preschool programs to children ages 0-5 in Eastern Alameda County, Early Head Start services in Central Alameda County through child care partnerships, and Medi-Cal certified Mental Health Services in Eastern, Central, and Southern Alameda County.
Our vision is to provide the highest quality early childhood development, education, and family services to support school readiness and meet the needs of low-income children, their families, and our community.
CAPE Inc. programs provide individualized opportunities for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers in a nurturing environment. Enrolled families will have access to parent trainings, conferences, family events, mental health services, as well as additional specialized services for children with disabilities.
Our Services
CAPE supports children’s growth in a positive learning environment through the following services:
Ready to Enroll?
Get the process started to put your child on the right path to success. You can quickly fill out our online application to reserve your spot today.
Latest News
Listening to Families – Winter 2025–2026 Parent Survey Results
Each year, CAPE, Inc. (Community Association for Preschool Education) invites families to share their feedback through the Desired Results Parent Survey. This survey helps us understand how our programs are supporting children’s growth and family goals — and how we...
Open House 2026 – Discover Our Classrooms and Community
Families are invited to join us for our Open House on Wednesday, May 13th, 2026, from 5PM–7PM. This is a wonderful opportunity to explore our Early/Head Start and State Preschool classrooms, meet our educators, and learn how CAPE supports children’s growth through...
In Loving Memory of Doctor Bruce Gach
It is said that some heroes don’t wear capes; they wear stethoscopes, and in this case, Dr. Gach wore both. He served as a pediatric consultant for CAPE from 1974-2025 while working and serving our community through a variety of programs. We are forever grateful for...
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