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NORTH STATE PARENT FAMILY RESOURCE GUIDE FALL/WINTER 2020/2021 EDUCATION
CARET-SQUARE-RIGHT EarlyChildhoodEducation
CARET-SQUARE-RIGHT Field Trips & Tours
CARET-SQUARE-RIGHT FundraisingIdeas
CARET-SQUARE-RIGHT Homeschooling Support & Resources
CARET-SQUARE-RIGHT HomeworkHelpWebsites
CARET-SQUARE-RIGHT Learning Services & Tutoring
CARET-SQUARE-RIGHT Libraries&EarlyChildhoodLiteracy
Nature Education
CARET-SQUARE-RIGHT Schools: Montessori & Waldorf Education
CARET-SQUARE-RIGHT Schools: Private
CARET-SQUARE-RIGHT Schools: Public Schools County Offices
CARET-SQUARE-RIGHT Schools: Special Needs
CARET-SQUARE-RIGHT Schools: Colleges
CARET-SQUARE-RIGHT Teacher & Classroom Support
*Depending on current COVID-19 condi- tions, many of the programs or destina- tions in these listings may not be open
to the public. Please call or check the website before planning an excursion for the most up to date information.
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 tinyurl.com/FindHeadStart. 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, tod- dlers & pre-K children. Chico State students enrolled in the Child Development Program observe and participate with staff, chil-
dren 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, Mi- grant 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 numerous outlets for family resources. valleyoakchildren.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 expe- rience 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 envi- ronment as a parent-participation preschool with a certified early childhood teacher/di- rector. Children experience learning through guided play, including arts, music & move- ment, 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 Man- darin Immersion Program for grades K-8. This program is tailored for students who are inter- ested in the visual & performing 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. Serv-
ing Shasta, Siskiyou & Trinity Counties. A private, nonprofit corporation providing high quality childcare and social services to low income children and their families. shastaheadstart.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
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 environment. nccdi.com. 220 Sycamore St., Ste. 200. (530) 529-1500 or (877) 224-7772.
SISKIYOU COUNTY
College of The Siskiyous Discovery Child Development Center; Weed. A collaboration 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/discoverycenter. 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. mtshastalibrary.org. 515 E. Alma St.
(530) 926-2031.
Shasta Head Start; Mt. Shasta. shastaheadstart.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.
FIELD TRIPS & TOURS
Many listings throughout the Family Re- source Guide can also serve as field trip ideas, so be sure to check sections like Museums & Historical Sites and Science & Nature.
BUTTE COUNTY
Bidwell Mansion; Chico. Learn about
the area’s history with a guided tour of a 3-story, 26-room historic mansion, carriage house and grounds. The Bidwell Mansion was one of the first to utilize gas lighting. bidwellmansionpark.com. 525 Esplanade. (530) 895-6144.
Bolt’s Antique Tool Museum; Oroville. View the largest-known documented col- lection of hand tools in the United States! Celebrates the tools that built our world, with over 13,000 items on display. Tours available. boltsantiquetools.com. 1650 Broderick St. (530) 538-2528.
Chico Children’s Museum. Numerous interactive exhibits, including a sensory room. Visit the magical wonderland of play & exhibitions. chicochildrensmuseum.org. 325 Main St. (530) 809-1492.
Chico Community Observatory. Features telescopes, knowledgeable docents and outdoor planetarium. Open year-round on clear nights Fri, Sat & Sun, sunset to park closing. Free. facebook.com/ChicoCommu- nityObservatory. Near Horseshoe Lake in
Upper Bidwell Park, look for sign at inter- section of Wildwood Ave. & Observatory Way. 1 Observatory Way. (530) 487-4071. Chico Creek Nature Center. Provides qual- ity educational programs to elementary school students and the public on the nat- ural systems of Bidwell Park using Bidwell Park as a classroom. bidwellpark.org. 1968 E 8th St. (530) 891-4671.
Chico History Museum. Hosts prestigious traveling hands-on exhibits and exhibits that focus on local Chico & Butte County history. Housed in Chico’s 1905 historic Carnegie Library building. Classroom tours available. chicohistorymuseum.org. 141 Salem St. (530) 891-4336.
Chico Performances School Field Trip Series. Offers student groups an oppor- tunity to see a variety of quality music & theater at reduced rates. Special shows geared toward children are presented during school hrs, with an educational and entertainment focus. Performances run Sept.-May at CSU, Chico Laxson Auditori- um. chicoperformances.com.
Box office: (530) 898-6333.
Chico State Ecological Reserves Outdoor Classroom; Forest Ranch. Free hands-on science field trips for K-12 classes, address- ing state standards and environmental stewardship in a fun and engaging way. Field trips take place at both Big Chico Creek and Butte Creek Reserves. csuchico.edu/bcep/educational%20use/ outdoor_classroom.shtml. To inquire about reservations, email Jon Aull: aulljon@ csuchico.edu. To find out about public hikes on the Reserves, visit on Facebook or Instagram @csuc_reserves. 3521 14 Mile House Rd. (530) 898-5010.
Gateway Science Museum; CSU, Chico. Inspiring young people to become future scientists, engineers and technology professionals through NGSS based field trip activities for grades K-12. Hands-on and minds-on exhibits change seasonal- ly. csuchico.edu/gateway.
625 Esplanade. (530) 898-4121.
Gray Lodge Wildlife Area; Gridley. Year- round wildlife viewing on a 9,100-acre wetland area managed for wildlife. In fall and winter see vast numbers of migra- tory waterfowl. Guided group tours and self-guided tours. Special events, wheel- chair access, visitor’s museum and paved trail to viewing platform. wildlife.ca.gov/ Lands/Places-to-Visit/Gray-Lodge-WA. 3207 Rutherford Rd. (530) 846-7500. Please contact the Regional Headquarters Office before visiting to determine if that facility is open. wildlife.ca.gov/Regions Lott Home; Oroville. The C.F. Lott Home in Sank Park was built in 1856 by Charles F. Lott, a gold-rush pioneer, California senator and judge. Book a guided school or group tour to learn captivating stories of the
Lott family and their importance to early California history. View original furnishings, paintings, clothes, silver and more, includ- ing the surprise built into the fireplace.
See Museum Listings under Parks & Tree Department at cityoforoville.org. The house & garden encompass an entire city block at 1067 Montgomery St. (530) 538-2497. National Yo-Yo Museum; Chico. Featuring the world’s largest public display of yo-yos & yo-yo memorabilia. Holds free weekly yo-yo club practices & lessons. Open daily. nationalyoyo.org. 320 Broadway.
(530) 893-0545.
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