Toddler education programs in Sonoma, California

The Children's Museum of Sonoma County, located at 1835 West Steele Lane in Santa Rosa, California, is a museum and tourist attraction that offers hands-on, interactive exhibits and activities for families with children aged ten years old and younger. By becoming a member, you can inspire curiosity and creativity every day of the year through joyful and transformative experiences, programs, and exhibitions. From Toddler Time for children 10 months to 3 years old to open studio art sessions using recycled materials, the museum provides a safe and engaging environment for children of all ages to learn through play. Explore the art of textiles with sewing machines and materials available for use during facilitated programs.

Sonoma County Head Start is a school located in Sonoma, California, United States. The institution is committed to providing high-quality, culturally diverse, and no-cost school readiness programs and comprehensive services to low-income children and families in the community. The program serves children from prenatal to 5 years old who meet Federal Income Guidelines for eligibility. With 13 centers operating throughout Sonoma County, the Head Start program aims to build a strong foundation for school readiness by recognizing each child's individual strengths and needs. The program offers a research-based curriculum, the Creative Curriculum for Preschool, and implements the Raising a Reader program to promote family literacy. Early Head Start also serves pregnant women and children from birth to 3 years old, providing full-day center-based classes using the Creative Curriculum for Infants, Toddlers, and Twos. Eligibility criteria are based on Federal Poverty Guidelines, homelessness, SNAP/CalFresh/SSI recipients, children in foster care, and children with special needs. Applications are accepted year-round, with priority given to those received between March 1st and May 31st. Community volunteers are welcome to support the program. For more information on enrollment and volunteering, interested individuals can contact the institution directly or visit their main office.

Head Start Program South Park is a school located at 1330 Temple Avenue, Santa Rosa, California, United States. This institution is committed to providing high-quality, culturally diverse, no-cost school readiness programs and comprehensive services to low-income children and families in the community. The program serves children ages prenatal-5 who meet Federal Income Guidelines for eligibility. With 13 centers throughout Sonoma County, the program aims to build a strong foundation for school readiness by recognizing each child's individual strengths and needs. The curriculum used is the Creative Curriculum for Preschool. Additionally, the program offers a Family Literacy program called Raising a Reader, which sends book bags home to families in an ongoing rotation. The Early Head Start program serves pregnant women/infants/toddlers and partners with the Santa Rosa City School District to provide full-day services to children of high school students. Applications are accepted all year long, with priority given to those received between March 1st and May 31st. For more information or to volunteer, contact the program at (707) 544-6911.

Rohnert Park Head Start is a school located at 1290 Southwest Boulevard in Rohnert Park, California, United States. This institution is dedicated to providing high-quality, culturally diverse, and no-cost school readiness programs and comprehensive services to low-income children and families in the community. With a focus on children from prenatal to 5 years old, Rohnert Park Head Start aims to build a strong foundation for school readiness by recognizing each child's individual strengths and needs. The institution operates 13 centers throughout Sonoma County, offering part-day morning or afternoon classes using the Creative Curriculum for Preschool. In addition to the Head Start program, there is also an Early Head Start program serving pregnant women, infants, and toddlers up to 3 years old. The program partners with various organizations to provide services to families in need. Applications for enrollment are accepted year-round, with priority given to certain criteria. For those interested in volunteering, Rohnert Park Head Start actively welcomes community volunteers. For more information, individuals can contact the institution directly or visit one of the many classroom locations in Sonoma County.