All Counties
First 5 California, California Children & Families Commission. First 5’s mission is to improve the lives of children from conception through kindergarten. Collaborates with & supports local agencies serving families with young children. Some offices offer resource information to families, caregivers & others who work with young children. The First 5 California website includes a parents’ resource & education section: www.ccfc.ca.gov/parents (916) 263-1050.
County offices:
- Butte: www.buttecounty.net/BCCFC 82 Table Mountain Blvd., Suite 40, Oroville. (530) 538-7964.
- Shasta: www.first5shasta.org 1135 Pine St. Suite 21, Redding. (530) 229-8300.
- Siskiyou: www.first5siskiyou.org 310 N. Mt. Shasta Blvd., #3, Mt. Shasta. (530) 918-7222.
- Tehama: www.first5tehama.com 1135 Lincoln St., Red Bluff. (530) 528-1395.
Head Start; All counties. National school readiness program. Find a local Head Start center:
www.nhsa.org/services (703) 739-0875.
Butte County
Valley Oak Children’s Services; Chico & Oroville. www.valleyoakchildren.org
(530) 895-3572. Chico: 287 Rio Lindo Ave. Oroville: 1720 Daryl Porter Way.
Butte County Office of Education Child Development Programs & Services; Oroville. www.bcoe.butte.k12.ca.us/ess/cd/preschool 1870 Bird St. (530) 532-5643.
Shasta County
Early Childhood Services; Redding.
www.shastacoe.org (“Departments” menu).
43 Hilltop Dr. (530) 225-2999.
Siskiyou County
Siskiyou Child Care Council; Weed. 170 Boles St. (530) 938-2748.
Tehama County
Early Childhood Services; Red Bluff.
www.shastacoe.org (“Departments” menu).
645 Antelope Blvd #34. (530) 529-3131.
