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NORTH STATE PARENT FAMILY RESOURCE GUIDE FALL/WINTER 2024/2025 EDUCATION
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. Pri- vate nonprofit assisting thousands of Butte County families each year. early care and education programs, subsidized childcare, behavioral health programs, educational toy lending library and numerous outlets for family resources. valleyoakchildren.org. 3120 Cohasset Rd, Ste 6. (530)895-3572.
SHASTA COUNTY
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. Redding Cooperative Preschool. Ages 2.9mos-5yrs. A parent-participation preschool with a certified early childhood teacher/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. reddingcooppreschool.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
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 experienc- es that celebrate curiosity, connect fam- ilies and create community. Numerous interactive exhibits, including a sensory room. Visit the magical wonderland of
play and exhibitions. Tues-Sun 10am-4pm. chicochildrensmuseum.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 School Field Trip Se- ries; Chico. Student groups see a variety of quality music and theater at reduced rates. Special shows geared toward children during school hours, with an educational
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