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Head Start

Provides high-quality, inclusive child development programs and social services for income-eligible, enrolled children, ages 2 - 5, and their families.

Webpage:

Contact:

https://www.headstart4u.org/

Jessica Stading, Family Engagement Manager

(530) 601-2114, x1103

jstading@headstart4u.org

Organization:

Location:

Sierra Cascade Family Opportunities (SCFO)

https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZCuXPnEMwxLHvKvBA

Sierra Cascade Family Opportunities provides high-quality, inclusive child development programs and social services through project-based and hands-on learning to young children, ages 2 - 5, and their families. All enrolled children receive whole-child wellness and developmental services, including timely immunizations and screenings for cognitive development, physical health, mental health, speech and language, hearing, vision, nutrition, and oral health. Once screenings have been completed, SCFO staff work with families to ensure that follow-up services are received for any identified needs. SCFO Family Engagement Staff works with enrolled families to identify any unmet needs during or after a disaster, and provides resources and referrals to assist the family.

Call 1-800-404

For enrollment information, please visit https://www.headstart4u.org/enrollment or contact the site nearest you to make an appointment to complete an application.

For more information, please visit Sierra Cascade Family Opportunities General Information or send a message at Contact Sierra Cascade Family Opportunities1242

Chester State Preschool

State Preschool offers young children, ages 2-5, high-quality developmental programs and social services in their community.

Webpage:

Contact:

https://www.headstart4u.org/

Marlene Merryman

530-258-3194, x1214 or 1-800-404-1242

https://www.headstart4u.org/contact

Organization:

Location:

Sierra Cascade Family Opportunities

https://maps.app.goo.gl/DcurhyT79KB3ANFC7

Sierra Cascade Family Opportunities provides high-quality, inclusive child development programs and social services through project-based and hands-on learning to qualifying preschool age children and their families at the Chester State Preschool, located on the Chester Elementary School campus, from 8:00 to 11:00am. This classroom provides state preschool services for 2- to 4-year-old children. All enrolled children receive whole-child wellness and developmental services, including timely immunizations and screenings for cognitive development, physical health, dental exam and as needed mental health observation, hearing, vision, and nutrition screenings. Once screenings have been completed, SCFO staff work with families to ensure that follow-up services are received for any identified needs.

No-fee, income-eligible enrollment. For enrollment information, please visit How To Enroll - Sierra Cascade Family Opportunities or contact the Chester site to make an appointment to complete an application.

For more information, please visit https://www.headstart4u.org or send a message at Contact Sierra Cascade Family Opportunities

Greenville State Preschool

State Preschool offers young children, ages 2-5, high-quality developmental programs and social services in their community.

Webpage:

Contact:

https://www.headstart4u.org/

Lisa Norman

530-284-7195, x2711 or 1-800-404-1242

https://www.headstart4u.org/contact

Organization:

Location:

Sierra Cascade Family Opportunities

https://maps.app.goo.gl/oZzkLy22enSML6uh9

Sierra Cascade Family Opportunities provides high-quality, inclusive child development programs and social services through project-based and hands-on learning to qualifying preschool age children and their families at the Greenville Elementary School Campus. This classroom provides state preschool services for 2- to 5-year-old children. All enrolled children receive whole-child wellness and developmental services, including timely immunizations and screenings for cognitive development, physical health, dental exam, and as needed mental health observations, hearing, vision, and nutrition screenings. Once screenings have been completed, SCFO staff work with families to ensure that follow-up services are received for any identified needs.

No-fee, income-eligible enrollment. For enrollment information, please visit How To Enroll - Sierra Cascade Family Opportunities or contact the Greenville site to make an appointment to complete an application.

For more information, please visit https://www.headstart4u.org or send a message at Contact Sierra Cascade Family Opportunities

Portola Head Start

Head Start and State Preschools offer young children, ages 2-5, high-quality developmental programs and social services in their community.

Webpage:

Contact:

https://www.headstart4u.org/

Sherry Hornback

530-832-1029 or 1-800-404-1242

https://www.headstart4u.org/contact

Organization:

Location:

Sierra Cascade Family Opportunities

https://maps.app.goo.gl/eWFmq5mgH9DHUAuN6

Sierra Cascade Family Opportunities provides high-quality, inclusive child development programs and social services through project-based and hands-on learning to qualifying children, ages 3-5, and their families, at the C. Roy Carmichael Elementary School in Portola. Comprehensive pre-school with one full -day classroom, 7:45am to 1:45pm. The Head Start program offers a preschool experience with a focus on family involvement. All enrolled children receive whole-child wellness and developmental services, including timely immunizations and screenings for cognitive development, physical health, dental exam, mental health observation, hearing, vision, and nutrition. Once screenings have been completed, SCFO staff work with families to ensure that follow-up services are received for any identified needs.

No-fee, income-eligible enrollment. For enrollment information, please visit How To Enroll - Sierra Cascade Family Opportunities or contact the Portola site to make an appointment to complete an application.

For more information, please visit https://www.headstart4u.org or send a message at Contact Sierra Cascade Family Opportunities

Quincy Head Start

Head Start and State Preschools offer young children, ages 2-5, high-quality developmental programs and social services in their community.

Webpage:

Contact:

https://www.headstart4u.org/

Venessa Jester

530-283-0592 or 1-800-404-1242

https://www.headstart4u.org/contact

Organization:

Location:

Sierra Cascade Family Opportunities

https://maps.app.goo.gl/UJR6Q1dPoexV3AD98

Sierra Cascade Family Opportunities provides high-quality, inclusive child development programs and social services through project-based and hands-on learning to qualifying children age 2-5 children and their families at the Quincy Head Start Center at Pioneer Elementary School campus. All enrolled children receive whole-child wellness and developmental services, including timely immunizations and screenings for cognitive development, physical health, mental health, hearing, vision, nutrition, and oral health screenings. Once screenings have been completed, SCFO staff work with families to ensure that follow-up services are received for any identified needs.

No-fee, income-eligible enrollment. For enrollment information, please visit How To Enroll - Sierra Cascade Family Opportunities or contact the site nearest to you to make an appointment to complete an application.

For more information, please visit https://www.headstart4u.org or send a message at Contact Sierra Cascade Family Opportunities

Home Visiting for Native Families

Roundhouse Council supports new parents with home visits, playgroups, and a youth afterschool program focusing on intergenerational care and resources for Native families.

Webpage:

Contact:

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057280075270

Mary Joseph, Executive Director

530-284-6866

greenvilleroundhouse@gmail.com

Organization:

Location:

The Roundhouse Council

https://maps.app.goo.gl/QzujyzxNK48vispGA

The Roundhouse Council provides elder and intergenerational support to new parents and their families through home visiting.

530-310-8377

PRS Child Care Resource and Referral Program

This program helps Plumas County families find quality child care and also supports training of new and current child-care providers.

Webpage:

Contact:

https://plumasruralservices.org/Child-Care-Resource-Referral

Debbie Guy

530-283-4453 x824 or 888-575-1493

dguy@plumasruralservices.org

Organization:

Location:

Plumas Rural Services

https://maps.app.goo.gl/6AsT3hKuNcrkLqQJ9

The Resource and Referral Program helps families in Plumas County find child care. Parents can call to get free help finding child care that fits their needs, including family child care and preschools. Some families may qualify for free or low-cost child care. If you want to become a child care provider, the program offers help with getting licensed and gives support along the way. They also share helpful information for current child care providers.

https://plumasruralservices.org/files/galleries/ChildCareResourceFlyer-Sp.pdf (Spanish)

https://plumasruralservices.org/files/galleries/ChildCareResourceFlyer-en.pdf (English)

PRS Child Care Payment Program

Helps income-eligible parents and guardians pay for child care costs.

Webpage:

Contact:

https://plumasruralservices.org/Child-Care-Payment-Program

Deedra Desentz

530-283-4453 x819

ddesentz@plumasruralservices.org

Organization:

Location:

Plumas Rural Services

https://maps.app.goo.gl/6AsT3hKuNcrkLqQJ9

The Child Care Payment Program can pay child care costs for parents or guardians who meet income eligibility requirements and who are working, looking for work, unhoused, in a training program, or unable to care for their child, or who are referred by CPS or other Plumas County Social Services department program.

Parent Provider Handbook: https://plumasruralservices.org/files/galleries/CCPP_Handbook.pdf

Parent Provider Handbook

https://plumasruralservices.org/files/galleries/CCPP_Handbook-Spanish.pdf

Eligibility Application:

https://form.jotform.com/232887179614065 (English)

https://form.jotform.com/240357021292145 (Spanish)

PUSD Special Day Class

Provides Special Day Preschool services to eligible children, age 3-5 with an IEP, at the Pioneer campus of Quincy Elementary School in Quincy.

Webpage:

Contact:

https://www.pcoe.k12.ca.us/apps/pages/SELPA

Bianca Hernandez, Education Specialist

530-283-6550

https://qes.pcoe.k12.ca.us/apps/email/index.jsp?uREC_ID=972888

Organization:

Location:

Plumas Unified School District

https://g.co/kgs/U47jLG5

The Special Day Preschool Program in Quincy provides specialized early education, including speech & language therapy, and other targeted services, through a child's IEP.

Community Advisory Committee:

https://www.pcoe.k12.ca.us/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1138605&type=d&pREC_ID=2632367

FRC Child Development Center

Helps young children, ages 2-5, grow and learn through play-based lessons using Literacy, Math concepts, artistic self expression, music, movement, dramatic play, science, and large and small motor skills. Income- and student-eligible enrollment and fee-based enrollment for community.

Webpage:

Contact:

https://www.frc.edu/cdc

Casey Nunn, Director

530-283-0202, x281

cnunn@frc.edu

Organization:

Location:

Feather River College

https://g.co/kgs/96yQaek

The Feather River College Child Development Center provides a nurturing and engaging learning environment for preschool age children. The developmentally appropriate curriculum focuses on children’s cognitive, physical, and social emotional experiences through play based curriculum. Our teachers are all credentialed through Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Our program holds two state contracts and is funded through CA Department of Education and Department of Social Services. The Center provides care for children ages 2-5 years old and serves FRC students as well as community members. Their enrollment priority is low-income families, students, and working parents. The Center also has several over-income slots available each year.

The CDC serves children and their families during Feather River College's academic calendar year. The Center is open Monday through Friday, from August 22 - May 31.

Toddler classroom hours: 8:15 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Preschool classroom hours: 7:45 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

CDC Application:

https://frcforms.forms-db.com/view.php?id=27783

Fee Schedule:

https://www.frc.edu/cdc/files/documents/Family%20Fee%20schedule%20Fall%202018.pdf

PDH Child Care Center

Provides a full-time young child care and education program for infants to five years of age and open to all families, at their Quincy campus, located next to the Plumas District Hospital and outpatient clinics.

Webpage:

Contact:

https://www.pdh.org/services/child-care-center

Alli Ramelli, Director

530-283-7165

childcare@pdh.org

Organization:

Location:

Plumas District Hospital

https://maps.app.goo.gl/AJwy4LTiuuUqjA72A

PDH Child Care Center provides a full-time program for infants and children up to five years of age. This program operates from 7:45am-5:15pm, Monday through Friday, and is licensed for children ages 0-5 years and is open for enrollment to all community families. The infant program allows for 4 infants, and the preschool program has a toddler component that allows for 18 toddlers and up to 14 preschoolers.

Child Care Application:

https://www.pdh.org/services/child-care-center-application

Library Services for Children and Families

Young child story time groups, free online resources for families, and book searches.

Webpage:

Contact:

https://www.plumascounty.us/556/Library-Kids-Page

Dora Mitchell, Librarian

530-283-6310

doramitchell@countyofplumas.com; Chester Library: ChesterLibrary@countyofplumas.com, Greenville Bookmobile: PortolaLibrary@countyofplumas.com, Portola Library: PortolaLibrary@countyofplumas.com, Quincy Library: QuincyLibrary@countyofplumas.com

Organization:

Location:

Plumas County Public Library

https://maps.app.goo.gl/nYSqzhdAfDtGVrJo6

Plumas County Public Libraries hold early child story time groups for young children. The Library's Kids Page also has many free resources for parents of young children, as well as a full, online catalog of children's books. Story Time @ Your Library (Information about specific date cancellations will be found on our News & Events page. Remember, story time is paused during part of the Summer Reading Program.) Quincy Library -- Preschool Storytime Thursday, 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Portola Library -- Baby Bounce & Preschool: Wednesdays, 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Chester Library -- Children: Second and fourth Wednesdays of the month, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

https://www.plumascounty.us/549/Branches-Hours-of-Operation

Kindergarten Round Up

Provides a one-stop opportunity for parents of preschoolers to enroll their soon-to-be Kindergartners and Transitional Kindergartners. Many agencies are on site to help parents navigate this transition from young child to school age. Healthcare staff provide health exams, hearing, and vision screenings.

Webpage:

Contact:

https://www.pcoe.k12.ca.us/apps/pages/Enrollment

Emilee Pruitt, RN, MSN, District Lead

530-832-0211

epruitt@pcoe.k12,ca.us

Organization:

Location:

Plumas Unified School District

https://maps.app.goo.gl/bqkiroEuy1b572di7

Each late April to early May, Plumas Unified School District sponsors and partners with multiple county organizations to help parents and their preschoolers get ready for Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten through this one-stop shop event at each of the area schools' campuses. Parents can have their child's vaccine record assessed, and healthcare providers are on site to provide health exams and hearing and vision screenings.

Kindergarten Round Up:

https://www.pcoe.k12.ca.us/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1138461&type=d&pREC_ID=1403968

Example of Kindergarten Round Up Flyer (2025): https://4.files.edl.io/a5e0/02/18/25/201201-de86c8f2-2124-4597-851c-64321a994c7b.pdf

Spanish - https://4.files.edl.io/c321/02/18/25/201207-20ba5dff-81a4-40e7-be15-9a0f9e9ea30f.pdf

New Student Enrollment:

https://www.pcoe.k12.ca.us/apps/pages/Enrollment

Preparing your student for the new year:

https://www.pcoe.k12.ca.us/apps/pages/PrepareYourStudent

First Five of CA "How to Prepare My Kid for TK/Kindergarten:"

https://www.first5california.com/en-us/articles/how-to-prepare-my-kid-for-tk-kindergarten-kindergarten-preschooler/

Academic Year Calendar:

https://www.pcoe.k12.ca.us/apps/pages/InstructionalCalendar

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library

Parents can sign up their young children to receive free books in the mail from Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.

Webpage:

Contact:

https://imaginationlibrary.com/

Alicia Kerr, Family Services Coordinator

530-394-0679

aliciakerr@countyofplumas.com

Organization:

Location:

First 5 Plumas

https://maps.app.goo.gl/i77TqJzC4X2EG52Z7

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library sends free books to children from birth to age 5 to help them learn to love reading. Your child can get a new book in the mail every month, and it’s easy and free to sign up.

Contact Form:

https://www.first5plumas.org/copy-of-our-vision-guiding-principles

https://www.first5plumas.org/

https://plumascounty.us/DocumentCenter/View/30162/Imagination-Library-Brochure

https://plumascounty.us/DocumentCenter/View/30163/Imagination-Library-Brochure-Spanish