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Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is LIVE in Shasta County!
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library puts books into the hands and hearts of children across the world. They partner with local communities to mail age-appropriate, high-quality book each month to registered children from birth through their fifth birthday.
Families: Embark on a journey of learning!
You have lots of choices for your little one. We can help you find the perfect fit for your family, whether it's transitional kindergarten, preschool, or a family childcare provider.
Do you have a child? Start Here!
Early Childhood Services is here to support every child and every family.
Call us or stop by one of our offices today.
Our Purpose
To ensure all children 0-5 years old are participating in inclusive, high-quality early learning and care programs to ensure readiness for kindergarten and early educational success.
Early Childhood Services Tehama
We offer many of the same services in Tehama County.
Come visit us in Red Bluff or give us a call.
Explore our Preschools!
SCOE's 19 preschool classrooms on 15 school sites offer engaging, educational, and fun experiences for Shasta County children for low or no cost. We serve many working families, and you don't have to be low income to qualify.
Help Me Grow
All caregivers have questions, Help Me Grow Shasta has answers!
Join our Team
Do you want to join Team SCOE? Check out the many jobs available to support the children, families, schools, and community in beautiful Shasta County.
Do you like working with children?
Become an early childhood educator! We help you develop a pathway to meet your goals and connect you to scholarships, stipends, and professional development.
Universal PreKindergarten (UPK)
UPK brings more choices for preschool to families, including Transitional Kindergarten.
Helpful connections to useful resources
We can work together to get you the assistance you need.
CalFresh
CalFresh can help you buy groceries when you're out of work or working less. Let us help you with the application.
Upcoming Events
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Your Future Starts Here! Explore Careers with Young Children
Are you passionate about making a difference in young children’s lives? Find your future in early childhood education! Enjoy light refreshments while you learn about exciting career opportunities, including pay, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. Experienced educators are welcome, too - come see what we have to offer!
Dates:
Friday, July 18: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 19: 10 a.m. to noon
Location:
SCOE, 43 Hilltop Drive, Redding
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Early Education & Observation Center at 43 Hilltop Dr., Redding, CA
By The Numbers
50
Infants & Toddlers Attending SCOE Programs
369
Children Attending
SCOE Preschools
1,762
Families Receiving Child Care Payment Assistance
115
Children Ages 0-5 Assessed For Special Education
1,226
Child Development Screenings
26
Families Participated In Family Wellness Nights
Our Partners
Collaboration is key in early education. When families, educators, and community members work together as partners, we create a strong network of support that ensures all young children have enriching learning experiences and opportunities to flourish. This is a sampling of our collaborators.
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