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.
Preschool Program
Enroll Your Child in Preschool
Preschool Program Eligibility ApplicationPreschool Programs 2024-25 Parent/Guardian Handbook
Early Head Start Program
Sunset Early Head Start Application (Online)
Sunset Early Head Start Application (Printable)
Sunset Early Head Start 2024-25 Parent Handbook
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
Your child is not required to be potty trained to enter our programs. It is in the best interest of your child's success to start potty training in the home environment.
When entering our programs, families will be required to work with teaching staff to support ongoing training.
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.