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Alturas Elementary State Preschool

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Ages
Ages 2–5
Teacher ratio
1:12 (CA min)

809 8th Street, Alturas, CA 96101

Visit website ↗(530) 233-1705Directions ↗Licensed for 45
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Licensing & safety record

✓ Clean licensing record

No citations or complaint visits on file with state licensing as of 2025-09-29. Last licensing visit: 8/26/2024 (2 total).

Source: California Dept. of Social Services, Community Care Licensing (updated 2025-09-29). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

Modoc County Office of Education operates three state-funded preschool sites across Modoc County, including one in Alturas, providing early care and education in licensed, state-regulated facilities. The programs focus on whole child development using the California Framework, with developmentally appropriate curriculum and family-centered environments.

Philosophy
Focus on the whole child using the California Framework and Foundations to ensure a quality experience. Programs are developmentally appropriate to make learning fun while preparing children for kindergarten entry. Family-centered environments where families are recognized for their important role in their child's learning and development.
Ages served
Preschool-age children
Hours
Monday through Friday; calendars and daily schedules differ by site
Outdoor
Outdoor playtime included daily
Meals
CACFP - Food Program available

Programs

  • •Storytelling, pre-reading, and pre-writing activities
  • •Music, song, and dance
  • •Creative art and dramatic play
  • •Cooking and nutrition
  • •Pre-math activities
  • •Block building, puzzles, and science exploration
  • •Language, listening, and communication skills development

Highlights

  • ✓Licensed and state-regulated facilities with high standards of quality early childhood education
  • ✓Highly qualified teachers skilled in working with young children and focused on meeting individual learning needs
  • ✓Parent participation encouraged in classroom, parent meetings, and parent advisory committees
  • ✓Programs refrain from religious instruction and worship

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Summarized by AI from the preschool's own website (Jun 23, 2026). Not written or verified by PreschoolWise — confirm details directly with the program.

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