State Preschool
State Preschool Program
Our State Preschool program strongly believes that our teachers have a great responsibility to provide for your child an environment that will stimulate and enrich him/her as well as help build a strong foundation for future learning. It is crucial that our staff know your child’s level of cognitive and social emotional development and is aware of his/her strengths when offering age appropriate activities to meet individual and whole class needs.
Preschool children love to learn by ‘doing.’ They are active learners who gain knowledge by interacting directly with concrete objects. Within our daily routine we offer many hands-on activities and projects designed to develop and build on their growing skills. It is exciting to watch as preschool children tirelessly experiment, explore and investigate their learning environment. For more information, please visit our Program Information & Registration Page.
Our Preschool Vision
To provide beautiful, nature-inspired learning environments which support the whole child.
Our Philosophy
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- Relationships are central
- Play is the primary context for learning
- Intentional teaching enhances children’s learning experiences
- Family and community partnerships create meaningful connections
- Individualization of learning includes all children
- Responsiveness to culture and language supports children’s learning
- Time for reflection and planning enhances teaching
(From CA Preschool Curriculum Framework, Vol. 1 Pg. 5).
Our Goals
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- Create a warm, nurturing, safe, and culturally responsive environment that is inviting to children and families
- Provide a curriculum that is child-centered, and emergent, based on the children’s interests
- Respond to the changing needs of children and families
- Establish partnerships with families, offering collaboration opportunities in all aspects of the program
- To be an integral part of the school campuses where sites are located; supporting the vision developed for each campus site
Program Information and Registration
Tehama County Department of Education State Preschool programs implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and we strive to enhance children’s social, emotional, physical, and cognitive growth. Our program fosters curiosity, originality, and self-esteem by focusing on each child’s individual abilities and interests. Our teachers support the children’s learning through child-initiated and teacher-directed activities, building on the strengths of each child. We will foster the motivation of our children and encourage individuality to enhance our classroom cultures. We believe that all children are unique individuals who need a caring and stimulating environment in which to grow emotionally, physically, cognitively, and socially.
Are You Eligible?
The State Preschool program serves children 4 years old first, then 3 years old, then 2 years old last and families who meet income guidelines. Click here for the State Preschool Admission Priorities.
Preschool and Family Child Care Enrollment
2025/2026 Enrollment Application Instructions:
- A valid email address is required to complete the application. If you do not have an email address, you can create one here: https://bit.ly/CreateEmailAccount
- Please fill out the online application in its entirety
- Upon submitting your application, you will receive a confirmation email shortly from HUBBE
- After you submit your application, you can reopen and adjust any information
- Upon completion, an Early Learning Programs and Services team member will contact you regarding your online application
Enrollment Link:
Staff
Professional development for our staff is ongoing, intensive, and based upon best instructional practices. Site supervisors, teachers and assistants all hold current child development permits from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing in accordance with their education and training in the field of early childhood.
Parent Involvement
Parent participation in children’s early learning supports school readiness and later academic success. Studies show parents who are involved in their child’s education create a positive connection between home and school.
It is our goal in the State Preschool program to involve parents in every aspect of our program — from volunteering in the classroom working directly with students, building children’s creativity and supporting healthy self-concept, to working behind the scenes, creating an environment rich in concrete activities.
Assessments
Assessments are important as they allow teaching staff to identify key areas of learning that have been mastered by each individual child and key areas of learning that need additional instruction. Teachers keep parents informed of their child’s progress through daily check-ins, observations, and conferences twice a year.
Locations throughout Tehama County
Red Bluff sites
Corning sites and the Gerber site
Meet the Teachers
Bidwell Preschool Educators
Metteer Preschool Educators
Jackson Heights Preschool Educators
Lincoln St. Preschool Educators
Olive View Preschool Educators
Columbia Preschool Educators
Gerber Preschool Educators
Itinerant Preschool Educators
Resource Links
Child Development & Advocacy:
- http://www.naeyc.org/
- California Department of Education
- Preschool Learning Foundations, Volume 1-3
- Preschool Learning Foundations Volume 1
- Preschool Learning Foundations, Volume 2
- Preschool Learning Foundations, Volume 3
- Desired Results for Children and Families
- California Preschool Instructional Networks
- More information on Desired Results Access