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NORTH STATE PARENT FAMILY RESOURCE GUIDE FALL/WINTER 2021/2022
EDUCATION
hours. mtshastalibrary.org. 515 E. Alma St. (530) 926-2031.
Shasta Head Start; Mt. Shasta. shastahead- start.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. Year-round comprehensive child development services for 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. Head Start & Early Head Start services to the families of Tehama County. Programs provide individualized enrichment oppor- tunities for infants, toddlers & preschoolers in a nurturing environment. M-F 8am-2pm. nccdi.com. 220 Sycamore St., Ste. 200. (530) 529-1500 or (877) 224-7772.
FIELD TRIPS & TOURS
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. bidwellmansion- park.com. 525 Esplanade. (530) 895-6144. Bolt’s Antique Tool Museum; Oroville. View the largest-known documented collection of hand tools in the United States! Celebrates the tools that built our world, with over 13,000 items on display. Tours available. www.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.
CARET-SQUARE-RIGHT EarlyChildhoodEducation
CARET-SQUARE-RIGHT Field Trips & Tours
CARET-SQUARE-RIGHT FundraisingIdeas
CARET-SQUARE-RIGHT Homeschool Support & Resources
CARET-SQUARE-RIGHT HomeworkHelpWebsites
CARET-SQUARE-RIGHT LearningServices&Tutoring
CARET-SQUARE-RIGHT Libraries&EarlyChildhoodLiteracy
CARET-SQUARE-RIGHT NatureEducation
CARET-SQUARE-RIGHT Schools:Colleges
CARET-SQUARE-RIGHT Schools:Montessori&Waldorf Education
CARET-SQUARE-RIGHT Schools:Private
CARET-SQUARE-RIGHT Schools:PublicSchoolsCountyOffices
CARET-SQUARE-RIGHT Teacher & Classroom Support
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
MULTIPLE COUNTIES
Head Start. National school readiness pro- gram 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 Center; Oroville. Serves Butte & Glenn Counties. Offers early childhood education for ages 6wks–5. Accepts subsidized childcare through Valley Oaks, CalWorks and EOPS. Mon-Thu, 7:30am- 4pm. 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.
SERVINGCHILDRENTK-8THGRADE
Our vision includes creating a confident community passionate about lifelong learning.
Our innovative learning environment approach extends beyond the classroom.
1149 W. Wood Street • Willows (530) 361-6480 • waldenacademy.org
Ages 6wks-6. chicochristianpreschool.org. 2801 Notre Dame Blvd. (530) 879-8988.
CSU Chico Associated Students Child Development Lab. Ages 8wks-5. Childcare & pre-K programs for infants, toddlers & pre-K children. Chico State students 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.csuchi- co.edu. Aymer J. Hamilton Building, Rm. 120. (530) 898-5865.
E Center Head Start Programs; Serving Butte & Glenn Counties. Ages 0-5. Services for 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.
Mi Escuelita Maya Preschool & Children’s Performing Arts Program; Chico. Ages 3 mos-5 years. Early childhood education with an emphasis on multicultural experiences, performing arts, Spanish language enrich- ment, organic eating habits and living an envi- ronmentally 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, kindergarten and first grade students spend 90% of the day speak- ing 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. Chil- dren 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. 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. T,W,Thu, Sept-May: 9am-12pm. reddingcooppreschool.org. 658 Mary St. (530) 241-4355.
Redding School of The Arts. Mandarin Immersion Program for grades K-8. This pro- gram is tailored for students who are interest- ed in the visual & performing arts as well as Mandarin Chinese immersion. Rsarts.org. 955 Inspiration Place. (530) 247-6933.
Shasta College Early Childhood Education Lab School; Redding. Tailored educational opportunities for ages 3-pre-K. The ECE Cen- ter operates as a child development lab with age-appropriate experiences for children as well as observation opportunities & hands- on training for college students. 11555 Old Oregon Trail, Bldg. 3200. (530) 242-7600. Shasta Head Start, Inc; Redding. Serving 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
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 com- munity. Fully subsidized for qualifying families. Program involves age-appropriate curriculum as well as a healthy breakfast & lunch prepared on site. Ages 3-K. siskiyous.edu/discoverycen- ter. 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. Call for current
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: Julie Helart
Private learning environment for PreK-6th grade
1410 Victor Ave., Redding shadyoaksmontessori.com (530) 222-0355 Lic# 455405949
Shasta Elementary
Director: Kim Miller
Free Public Montessori TK-8th grade Homeschool 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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