Early Childhood Education
Early Childhood Education
Families, please take advantage of the opportunity to access high-quality early childhood education for your little ones in Del Norte Unified School District. You can use this page to learn more about our programs, resources, and services. Together, let's give your child a strong foundation for lifelong learning and success.
ECE Quick Links
You can access our Parent Guardian Handbook and Preschool Eligibility Application by clicking the links below.
Program Information
Welcome to the Del Norte Preschool Programs
We believe that learning happens in a high quality, stimulating and nurturing environment that encourages hands-on experience through play.
We strive to provide an environment and developmental experiences to nurture growth and learning in a way that encourages life-long learning.
Preschool Sites
Bess MaxwellCalifornia State Preschool Program |
1124 El Dorado St |
Joe HamiltonCalifornia State Preschool Program |
1050 E St. Crescent City, CA 95531 |
Mary PeacockCalifornia State Preschool Program |
1720 Arlington Dr Crescent City, CA 95531 |
Pine GroveCalifornia State Preschool Program |
900 Pine Grove Rd Crescent City, CA 95531 |
Smith RiverDel Norte Unified District Preschool |
564 W First St Smith River, CA 95567 |
Sunset High School - Early Head StartEarly Head Start -Infant/Toddler Center |
2500 Elk Valley Cross Rd Crescent City, CA 95531 |
Upcoming Events
Toilet Training
Toilet Training Plan
*While your child does not have to be potty trained to enter our preschool programs, families should be able to answer "yes" to the statements under "Children that are Ready to train".
Entering our programs, families will be required to work with teaching staff to train your child(ren). If the home portion of training is not consistent, the process will take much longer and families, where the child is resisting training after 3-4months, will need to meet with the Teacher at a conference regarding further training in the classroom atmosphere.
Please read over this document to see if your child is truly ready to train amongst 23 peers.
***We do not give food items (candy, snacks, ice cream, etc) as incentives.***
Early Childhood Education Offices
1200 Marshall Street, Crescent City, CA, 95531
Stop by the offices to pick up an application and set up a meeting with a preschool specialist.