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Alturas State Preschool

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

284 E 1st St, Alturas, CA 96101

Visit website ↗(530) 233-2507Directions ↗Licensed for 22
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Licensing & safety record

✓ Clean licensing record

No citations or complaint visits on file with state licensing as of 2026-02-23. Last licensing visit: 11/1/2023 (1 total).

Source: California Dept. of Social Services, Community Care Licensing (updated 2026-02-23). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

Modoc County Office of Education operates 3 state-funded preschool sites across Modoc County, including Alturas, Cedarville, and Tulelake. The programs provide early care and education in a fun, enriching, culturally diverse setting with licensed, state-regulated facilities.

Philosophy
Focus on the whole child using the California Framework and Foundations to ensure a quality experience. Developmentally appropriate curriculum makes learning fun while preparing children for Kindergarten entry. Family-centered environments recognize families' important role in their child's learning and development.
Ages served
Preschool-age children preparing for Kindergarten
Outdoor
Outdoor playtime included in daily activities

Programs

  • •Storytelling and pre-reading 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

  • ✓State-funded and licensed facilities
  • ✓Highly qualified teachers skilled in working with young children
  • ✓Parent participation opportunities in classroom and advisory committees
  • ✓Family-centered approach recognizing parents as first teachers

Not stated on their website: Tuition, Hours, Teacher ratio, Meals/CACFP details, Specific address for Alturas location, Admission deadline details. Ask the preschool directly.

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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