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Alturas Head Start

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

802 North East Street, Alturas, CA 96101

Visit website ↗(530) 233-4134Directions ↗Licensed for 20
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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 Early Head Start is a federally funded program serving children ages 0-3 and expectant families across Modoc County and bordering areas, with two Family Development Centers in Alturas and Tulelake. The program uses a home-based approach and prioritizes low-income families and children with special needs.

Philosophy
Parents are a child's first teacher; children benefit from strong attachment-based relationships with their caregiver; families are unique and services are tailored to individual needs; families are a catalyst for change.
Ages served
0 to 3 years of age and expectant families

Programs

  • •Child development
  • •Family development
  • •Staff development
  • •Community building

Highlights

  • ✓Federally funded by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
  • ✓Home-based approach
  • ✓Comprehensive services including health, nutrition, and disabilities support
  • ✓Individualized family partnership agreements

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