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NORTH STATE PARENT FAMILY RESOURCE GUIDE SPRING/SUMMER 2025 EDUCATION
CSU Chico Associated Students Child Development Lab; Chico. Ages 8wks-5yrs. Childcare and pre-K programs for infants, toddlers and pre-K children. Chico State students enrolled in the Child Development Program observe and participate with staff, children and families at the Children’s Cen- ter. Subsidized programs available. Priority given to Chico State parenting students. as.csuchico.edu/cdl. 400 W. 1st St., Aymer J. Hamilton Building, Rm. 120. (530)898-5865. E Center Head Start Programs. Butte and Glenn Counties. Ages 0-5. Early Head Start, Head Start, Migrant Seasonal Head Start and Migrant Early Head Start. Free. ecenter.org. 860 Plaza Way, Yuba City. (530)741-2995. Enloe Health Mother Baby Education Center; Chico. Bittie Baby & Me Class (New- born-3 months). Attend this popular class to learn about current recommendations that promote good health for you and your baby. Learn about nutrition, newborn care, safety and more. You’ll make lasting friendships in
a supportive and nurturing environment.
Mother Baby Education Center. enloe.org/
care-treatment/pregnancy-birth/classes-sup-
port-groups. Call 530-332-3970 to register.
Mi Escuelita Maya Preschool & Children’s
Performing Arts Program; Chico. Ages
3mos-5rs. Early childhood education with an
emphasis on multicultural experiences, per-
forming arts, Spanish language enrichment,
organic eating habits and living an environ-
mentally 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. Kindergarten and first grade
students spend 90% of the day speaking
Early Childhood Services; Redding. Ages 2.9mos-5yrs. The California State Pre- school Program enrolls for part/full-day preschool programs at locations in Shasta County. Children have a quality preschool experience for 3-9 hrs per day. shastacoe. org. 43 Hilltop Dr. (530)225-2999.
Reach Higher Shasta. Supports initia- tives from the first day a child is born
to the first day in their career ensuring every student has every option avail- able to them. Partners with nonprofits, all 24 Shasta County School Districts, Shasta County Office of Education, local colleges and universities and business organizations. Promotes neighborhood Little Libraries, Early Childhood Initiative, Community Literacy Initiative, College
& Career Signing Day. Career & Work- force Committee links existing college programs, career technical education and vocational program and on-the-job training and work experi9ence programs to available and soon-to-be-available workforce in Shasta County. reachhigher- shasta.com. 11555 Old Oregon Trail. Call or text (530)364-4961.
Redding Cooperative Preschool. Ages 2.9mos-5yrs. A parent-participation pre- school with a certified early childhood teach- er/director. Children experience learning through guided play, including arts, music and movement, science, math, language arts, outdoor exploration and more. Tue- Thurs, Sept-May: 9am-noon. reddingcoop- preschool.org. 658 Mary St. (530)241-4355. Redding School of The Arts. Mandarin Immersion Program for grades K-8. Tai- lored for students interested in the visual and performing arts as well as Mandarin Chinese immersion. Rsarts.org. 955 Inspi- ration Place. (530)247-6933.
Shasta College Early Childhood Ed- ucation Lab School; Redding. Tailored educational opportunities for ages 2.6-6
yrs old. The ECE Center operates as a child development lab with age-appropriate experiences for children as well as obser- vation opportunities and hands-on train- ing for college students. shastacollege. edu. 11555 Old Oregon Trail, Building 3200. (530)242-7601.
SISKIYOU COUNTY
College of The Siskiyous Discovery Child Development Center; Weed. A collaboration between the COS Early Childhood Education Program and Shasta Head Start. The center serves families of COS and the surrounding community. Fully subsidized for qualifying families. Program involves age-appropriate curric- ulum as well as a healthy breakfast and lunch prepared on site. Ages 2.5-6. siski- yous.edu/discoverycenter. 800 College Ave., Building 9. slux@siskiyouchildcare. org. (530)938-5352.
Siskiyou Early Head Start; Yreka. Year- round comprehensive child development services for low-income families living in Siskiyou County. Parent involvement is a key part of the program. Choose the Early Head Start option from the programs and services drop down menu. siskiyoucoe. net. 1 Child’s Way. (530)842-8493.
TEHAMA COUNTY
Childcare Referral & Education; Red Bluff. A resource for parents, care provid- ers and the community for information and education services. Search CCRE-Red Bluff in search bar at shastacoe.org. 409 Walnut St. (530)529-3131.
NCCDI Tehama County Head Start; Red Bluff. Head Start and Early Head Start services for families in Tehama County. Individualized enrichment opportunities for infants, toddlers and preschoolers in a nurturing environment. M-Th 8am-2pm, Fri 8am-1pm. nccdi.com. 220 Sycamore St. (530)529-1500 or (877)224-7772.
FIELD TRIPS & TOURS
MULTIPLE COUNTIES
Forebay Aquatic Center: The only aquatic education center north of Sacramento. Spe- cializes in school and youth program field trips. Offerings include water safety, boating skills, environmental education, birding, hands on science and fun physically active outdoor experiences. Salmon spawning tours, river adventures and much more for
a huge variety of outdoor, adventure learn- ing. Located at the beautiful North Forebay State Recreation Area. Forebayaquaticcen- ter.com. 930 Garden Drive, Oroville aqautics. education@gmail.com. (530)774-7934.
BUTTE COUNTY
Bolt’s Antique Tool Museum; Oroville. The largest known documented collection of hand tools in the United States, with more than 13,000 items on display. Tours available. Search Bolt’s Antique Tool Muse- um at cityoforoville.org. 1650 Broderick St. (530)538-2528.
Chico Children’s Museum; Chico. En- riching early childhood learning through inclusive, accessible, hands-on experiences that celebrate curiosity, connect families and create community. Numerous interac- tive exhibits, including a sensory room. Visit the magical wonderland of play and exhibi- tions. Tues-Sun 10am-4pm. chicochildrens- museum.org. 325 Main St. (530)809-1492. Chico Community Observatory; Chico. Telescopes, knowledgeable docents and outdoor planetarium. Free. Near Horseshoe Lake in Upper Bidwell Park, look for sign at intersection of Wildwood Ave. and Obser- vatory Way. chicorec.gov. 1 Observatory Way. (530) 895-4711.
Chico Creek Nature Center; Chico.
Quality educational programs for ele- mentary school students and the public. K-5th grade. Uses the natural systems of Bidwell Park as a classroom. chicorec.com/ chico-creek-nature-center. 1968 E 8th St. (530)891-4671.
Chico History Museum; Chico. Hosts prestigious traveling hands-on exhibits and exhibits that focus on local Chico and Butte County history. Housed in Chico’s 1905 historic Carnegie Library building. Classroom tours. chicohistorymuseum.org. 141 Salem St. (530)891-4336.
Chico Performances Field Trips. Designed for students from Pre-K through 12th grade. Each year, we welcome schools, families, homeschool groups, and organizations that support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities from throughout the North State to attend theater and dance performances. chicoperformances.com/ field-trip-performances.php.
Chico State Ecological Reserves Outdoor Classroom; Forest Ranch. Free hands-on sci- ence field trips for 3rd-5th grade, addressing state standards and environmental steward- ship in a fun and engaging way. Field trips at
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chicousd.org. 100 Oak St. (530)891-3104.
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Valley Oak Children’s Services; Chico. Pri-
vate nonprofit assisting thousands of Butte
County families each year. early care and education programs, subsidized childcare,
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behavioral health programs, educational
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toy lending library and numerous outlets
for family resources. valleyoakchildren.org. 3120 Cohasset Rd, Ste 6. (530)895-3572.
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