Winzler Children's Center
717 Creighton Street, Eureka
441-2498 (24-hour answering machine)
Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. all year
Serving children 3 years through 5 years

Alice Birney After-School Program
717 South Street, Eureka
441-2498
School year Monday - Friday 2:05 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.
Summer months Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.
Serving children kindergarten through 3rd grade
After-school programs and full days in the summer

Lincoln After-School Program
216 West Harris Street, Eureka
441-2498
School year Monday - Friday 2:25 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.
Summer Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.
Serving children kindergarten through 3rd grade
After-school program and full days in the summer

State License #121305622

Winzler Children's Center's program strives to: Develop each student's appreciation and respect for themselves, others, and the environment; Provide opportunities to grow in a safe atmosphere with support for the family; and, nurture and develop the child's potential through an individualized program so he/she becomes a lifelong learner.

To provide a full or part day of affordable quality preschool education and to provide appropriate experiences to school-age children which will meet their individual needs.

Develop good self identities and personal responsibility.

Develop communication and language skills.

Develop physical skills, both gross and fine motor skills.

Promote creativity, problem solving and choices.

Promote multicultural acceptance and awareness of others rights.

Increase understanding of children’s and parent's roles.

Eureka City Schools offers one preschool program, for children ages 3 to 5, at Winzler Children's Center, and two after-school programs at Alice Birney and Lincoln Elementary Schools for grades kindergarten through 3rd grade. All programs operate year-round.

Winzler Children's Center is the longest operating nonprofit public preschool in Humboldt County. Since 1944, Winzler has been dedicated to program quality. Many families and children have achieved independence and success through participation in our program.

A planned, child-centered curriculum is provided for each age group and individuals, assuring choices for each child. The curriculum, developed upon various themes, includes opportunities for: Dramatic Play, Music, Arts and Crafts, Health, Physical Education, Science

Emphasis is placed on academic and social skills such as: Language Development, Multicultural Awareness, Mathematics, Pre-reading, Problem Solving, Self-esteem, Appropriate Behavior

Field trips are incorporated when possible. To insure program quality, Exemplary Program Standards Self Review and State Review are conducted regularly at all sites.

The programs are staffed by caring, credentialed teachers who strive to educate and help your child build self-esteem in a safe environment.

Nutritional snacks and hot lunches are provided at no additional cost.

We actively encourage parent participation in our program. Our Open Door Policy encourages parent visitation at any time. Daily schedules are posted so parents can see what is happening in each classroom. Parent conferences are provided on a regular basis. Parents are also encouraged to attend social events.

Special Services are available through referrals and services are provided on-site: Speech and Language, Health and Nursing Services, Vision and Hearing Screening, Special Needs Children

No cost or low cost:

Based on a sliding scale

Special consideration to: At-risk and homeless children

Full cost: Available to any income family • Usually no waiting period

We accept payment from: Humboldt Child Care Council, Redwood Coast Regional Center or any other agency

Call 441-2498 for information and pick up an application at the Winzler Children's Center, 717 Creighton Street in Eureka. Complete the forms and return them to us. You will be placed immediately on the waiting list and will be enrolled as soon as space is available.