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EDUCATION NORTH STATE PARENT FAMILY RESOURCE GUIDE FALL/WINTER 2023
CARET-SQUARE-RIGHT EarlyChildhoodEducation
CARET-SQUARE-RIGHT FieldTrips&Tours
CARET-SQUARE-RIGHT FundraisingIdeas
CARET-SQUARE-RIGHT HomeschoolSupport&Resources CARET-SQUARE-RIGHT HomeworkHelpWebsites
CARET-SQUARE-RIGHT LearningServices&Tutoring
CARET-SQUARE-RIGHT Libraries&EarlyChildhoodLiteracy CARET-SQUARE-RIGHT NatureEducation
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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 call (866)763-6481.
United Way of Northern California (UWNC) – From parenting resources to disaster preparedness, we’re Here to Help! Shasta, Siskiyou & Tehama County resi- dents: Get connected to a free & confiden- tial 24/7 referral service provided by Unit- ed Way of Northern California for health
& human services resources. Dial or text 2-1-1 from any phone, or visit 211norcal. org. norcalunitedway.org (Butte & Glenn 211 County residents: visit helpcentral. org to get connected to the 211 operator in your area.) United Way of Northern Cal- ifornia, Redding 530-241-7521 and Chico 530-809-4663.
BUTTE COUNTY
Butte College Child Development Center; Oroville. Serves Butte & Glenn Counties. Early childhood education for ages 6wks–5 yrs. Accepts subsidized childcare through Valley Oaks, CalWorks and EOPS. Mon-Thu, 7:30am- 4pm. butte.edu/cdc. 3536 Butte Campus Dr. (530)895-2865.
Chico Christian Preschool. An outreach ministry of Neighborhood Church of Chico. Ages 6wks-6yrs. Enrichment classes and inclusion program for children with special needs. chicochristianpreschool.org. Or con- tact tamarawanink@ncchico.org. 2801 Notre Dame Blvd. (530)879-8988.
CSU Chico Associated Students Child De- velopment Lab. Ages 8wks-5yrs. 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. Priority given to Chico State par- enting students. as.csuchico.edu/cdl. Aymer J. Hamilton Building, Rm. 120. (530)898-5865.
E Center Head Start Programs; Butte & 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.
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 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. Private nonprofit assisting thousands of Butte County families each year. Early Care
& Education Programs, subsidized childcare, behavioral health programs, 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-5yrs. 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-5yrs. A parent-participation pre- school with a certified early childhood teach- er/director. Children experience learning through guided play, including arts, music
& movement, science, math, language arts, outdoor exploration and more. Tu-Thu, Sept- May: 9am-noon. reddingcooppreschool.org. 658 Mary St. (530)241-4355.
Redding School of The Arts. Mandarin Immersion Program for grades K-8. Tailored for students who interested 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)242-7601.
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. Also services for children with suspected or identified special needs 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.
A learning show for children and teens. 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 community. Fully subsidized for qualifying families. Program involves age-appropriate curriculum as well as a healthy breakfast & lunch prepared on site. Ages 2.5-6. siskiy- ous.edu/discoverycenter. 800 College Ave. (530)938-5352.
Shasta Head Start; Mt. Shasta. shastahead- start.org. 710 Everitt Memorial Hwy. (530)918- 2550.
Shasta Head Start; Yreka. shastaheadstart. org. 921 S. Oregon 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. Choose the Early Head Start option from the programs and services drop down menu. siskiyoucoe.net. 1 Child’s Way. (530)842-8493.
Childcare Referral & Education; Red Bluff. A resource for parents, care providers 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 & Early Head Start services for families in Tehama County. Individualized enrichment opportunities 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. bidwell- mansionassociation.com. 525 Esplanade. (530)895-6144.
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 Museum at city- oforoville.org. 1650 Broderick St. (530)538- 2528 or (530)538-2497.
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. Telescopes, knowledgeable docents and outdoor plan- etarium. Open year-round on clear nights, Fri-Sun, sunset to park closing. Free. face- book.com/ChicoCommunityObservatory. Near Horseshoe Lake in Upper Bidwell Park, look for sign at intersection of Wildwood
Ave. & Observatory Way. 1 Observatory Way. chicoobservatory@gmail.com. (530)487- 4071.
Chico Creek Nature Center. Quality ed- ucational programs to elementary school students and the public. Uses the natural sys- tems of Bidwell Park as a classroom. chicorec. com/chico-creek-nature-center. 1968 E 8th St. (530)891-4671.
WEST REDDING
PRESCHOOL
THE LEARNING PLACE
Infant • Toddler • Kindergarten Readiness Programs
Educational preschool based curriculum. We offer art, music, and hands-on activities in a safe, nurturing learning environment.
(530) 243-2225 • westreddingpreschool.webs.com
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Enrolling children ages 6 weeks to 9 years
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