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NORTH STATE PARENT FAMILY RESOURCE GUIDE SPRING/SUMMER 2021 EDUCATION
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EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
MULTIPLE COUNTIES
Head Start. National school readiness program that emphasizes the role of parents as their child’s first and most important teachers. Provides families opportunities for education, parenting support & resources. Selected centers offer childcare programs. To find a local Head Start program use the Head Start Locator at benefits.gov/benefit/616. To find your local office under your county call (866) 763-6481.
BUTTE COUNTY
Butte College Child Development Cen- ter; Oroville. Serves Butte & Glenn Coun- ties. Offers early childhood education for ages 6wks–5. Accepts subsidized childcare through Valley Oaks, CalWorks and EOPS. Use the search feature to find details about the center on the website. butte.edu. 3536 Butte Campus Dr. (530) 895-2865.
Chico Christian Preschool. An outreach ministry of Neighborhood Church of Chico. Ages 6wks-6. chicochristianpreschool.org. 2801 Notre Dame Blvd. (530) 879-8988. CSU Chico Associated Students Child Development Lab. Ages 8wks-5. Offers childcare & pre-K programs for infants, toddlers & pre-K children. Chico State stu- dents enrolled in the Child Development Program observe and participate with staff, children and families at the Children’s Center. Subsidized programs available. First priority given to Chico State parenting students. See Services at as.csuchico.edu. Aymer J. Hamilton Building, Rm. 120. (530) 898-5865.
E Center Head Start Programs; Serving Butte & Glenn Counties. Ages 0-5. Provides services for Early Head Start, Head Start, Migrant Seasonal Head Start and Migrant Early Head Start. Free. ecenter.org. (530) 741-2995.
Mi Escuelita Maya Preschool & Chil- dren’s Performing Arts Program; Chico. Ages 3 mos-5 years. Offers early childhood education with an emphasis on multicul- tural experiences, performing arts, Spanish language enrichment, organic eating habits and living an environmentally friendly lifestyle. mempreschool.com. 1455 Chestnut St. (530) 893-1419.
Rosedale Elementary School; Chico.
A two-way Spanish/English immersion school for grades K-5. At Rosedale, kin- dergarten and first grade students spend 90% of the day speaking Spanish. Native Spanish speakers spend 15% of the day learning English. rosedale.chicousd.org. 100 Oak St. (530) 891-3104.
Valley Oak Children’s Services; Chico.
A private nonprofit assisting thousands
of Butte County families each year. Early
Care & Education Programs, subsidized childcare, behavioral health programs, an educational toy lending library and numer- ous outlets for family resources. valleyoak- children.org. 3120 Cohasset Rd, Suite 6. (530) 895-3572.
SHASTA COUNTY
Early Childhood Services; Redding. Ages 2.9mos-5. The California State Preschool Program enrolls for part/full-day preschool programs at locations in Shasta County. Children will have a quality preschool experience for 3-9 hrs per day. shastacoe. org. 43 Hilltop Dr. (530) 225-2999. Redding Cooperative Preschool. Ages 2.9mos-5. Provides a unique learning environment as a parent-participation preschool with a certified early childhood teacher/director. Children experience learning through guided play, including arts, music & movement, science, math, language arts, outdoor exploration
and more. Two or three days/wk, 9am- 12pm. reddingcooppreschool.org. 658 Mary St. (530) 241-4355.
Redding School of The Arts. Offering a Mandarin Immersion Program for grades K-8. This program is tailored for students who are interested in the visual & per- forming arts as well as Mandarin Chinese immersion. rsarts.org.
955 Inspiration Place. (530) 247-6933.
Shasta College Early Childhood Edu- cation Lab School; Redding. Provides tailored educational opportunities for ages 3-pre-K. The ECE Center operates as a child development lab with age-appropriate ex- periences for children as well as observa- tion opportunities & hands-on training for college students. 11555 Old Oregon Trail, Bldg. 3200. (530) 242-7601
Shasta Head Start, Inc; Redding. Serving Shasta, Siskiyou & Trinity Counties. A pri- vate, nonprofit corporation providing high quality childcare and social services to low income children and their families. shasta- headstart.org. 375 Lake Blvd., Ste. 100. (530) 241-1036.
Quarantined Kids Radio; Redding. Quar- antined Kids Radio – The Children’s Hour. An incredible learning show for children and teens alike. Coverage in Redding through Red Bluff. kfoiradio.org
SISKIYOU COUNTY
College of The Siskiyous Discovery Child Development Center; Weed. A collabo- ration between the COS Early Childhood Education Program & Shasta Head Start. The center serves families of COS and surrounding community. Fully subsidized for qualifying families. Program involves age-appropriate curriculum as well as a healthy breakfast & lunch prepared on site. Ages 3-Kindergarten. siskiyous.edu/discov- erycenter. 800 College Ave. (530) 938-5352. Mt. Shasta Public Library. Sept.-May enjoy Songs & Stories on Wed, 10:30-11:30am for ages 0-5, After School Book Club on Wed, 3:30-4:30pm for 3rd-6th graders. mtshastali- brary.org. 515 E. Alma St. (530) 926-2031. Shasta Head Start; Mt. Shasta. shasta- headstart.org. 710 Everitt Memorial Hwy. (530) 918-2550.
Shasta Head Start; Yreka. shastaheadstart. org. 1273 S Main St. (530) 842-5787. Siskiyou Early Head Start; Yreka. A year- round program that offers comprehensive child development services to low-income families living in Siskiyou County. Parent involvement is a key part of the program. siskiyoucoe.net/domain/60 . 1 Child’s Way. (530) 842-8493.
TEHAMA COUNTY
Childcare Referral & Education; Red Bluff. See CCRE-Red Bluff under Locations at shastacoe. org. 409 Walnut St. (530) 529-3131.
NCCDI Tehama County Head Start; Red Bluff. Offers Head Start & Early Head Start services to the families of Tehama County. Programs provide individualized enrich- ment opportunities for infants, toddlers
& preschoolers in a nurturing environ- ment. nccdi.com. 220 Sycamore St., Ste. 200. (530) 529-1500 or (877) 224-7772.
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Montessori Programs in Upper California
BUTTE COUNTY
Chico Montessori Children’s House
Director: Sarah Livingston
Preschool, ages 3-5
814 Glenn St., Chico chicomontessori.com
(530) 342-5518 Lic# 0454406630
Sherwood Montessori
Director: Michelle Yezbick
TK-8th grade, public charter school 1010 Cleveland Ave., Chico sherwoodmontessori.org
(530) 345-6600
Each school is individually operated.
SHASTA COUNTY
Montessori Children’s House of Shady Oaks
Director: Tom Kaut
Private learning environment for PreK-6th grade
1410 Victor Ave., Redding shadyoaksmontessori.com (530) 222-0355 Lic# 455405949
Shasta Elementary
Director: Kim Miller
Free Montessori TK-8th, home school option available
10446 Red Bluff Rd., Shasta shastaunionschool.net
(530) 243-1110
“Early childhood education is the key to the betterment of society” ~Maria Montessori
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