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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.  Learn more about preschool application and enrollment.

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.

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

Calendar

Expanding skills for growing minds.  Building a brighter future, one skill at a time.Invest in your growth with our diverse range of upcoming workshops and training sessions. Designed to enhance your expertise, these events offer practical skills and valuable insights. Explore our calendar and register today to unlock your full potential.

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

1,000+

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.