Northcoast Children's Services

Northcoast Children's Services NCS Serves Pregnant People & Children ages 0-5. NCS believes that parents are children’s first and most important teacher throughout their lives.

Northcoast Children's Services provides free and low cost center based and home based preschool programs at 30 locations throughout Humboldt & Del Norte Counties. Northcoast Children’s Services is a private non-profit corporation serving low income pregnant women and families with children from birth to kindergarten age. One of the largest nonprofits in California’s rural northern coastal area, NC

S operates federally funded Head Start and Early Head Start programs, California State Preschool, General Child Care and Development Programs, and the California Child Care Food Service program. NCS employs over 240 people and provides services to approximately 850 children and their families in 30 separate locations throughout the Humboldt and Del Norte Counties each year. NCS programs work in partnership with parents to promote healthy child development with goals for school readiness in the areas of language and literacy development, cognitive development, large and small motor development, social emotional development and health and safety knowledge. In addition to educational services, Head Start and Early Head Start programs partner with families to help them reach their goals for family needs, wellness, safety, life skills, and parenting. Parent Involvement is an integral piece of our program. Parents are encouraged to participate in their child and family’s development through parent teacher conferences and home visits, parent meetings and group activities, volunteering, and program governance.

Apply on our website: ncsheadstart.org/careers!
08/29/2026

Apply on our website: ncsheadstart.org/careers!

Early registration for Pastels on the Plaza ends soon- don't miss your chance to save! Register on our website today! ht...
08/27/2026

Early registration for Pastels on the Plaza ends soon- don't miss your chance to save! Register on our website today! https://ncsheadstart.org/pastels-on-the-plaza/

NCS is a private non-profit serving pregnant women and families with children from birth to kindergarten age. Apply for services online.

Looking for quality care and early learning opportunities for your child? Northcoast Children’s Services offers preschoo...
08/26/2026

Looking for quality care and early learning opportunities for your child?

Northcoast Children’s Services offers preschool, childcare, and home-based services for eligible families, with free or reduced-cost options available.

Learn more and find the program that’s the right fit for your family! Visit ncsheadstart.org for more information.

08/20/2026

School is back in session! ✏ 📘A change in routine can be difficult for the whole family. Check out the link below for tips on coping with back-to-school anxieties and emotions, creating daily routines, and tackling common situations that arise with the start of school.

https://www.pbs.org/parents/learn-grow/back-to-school

School is buzzing back into session! 🐝Want to turn your love for working with children into a career? We’re hiring teach...
08/17/2026

School is buzzing back into session! 🐝

Want to turn your love for working with children into a career?

We’re hiring teachers and support team members, with opportunities for both entry-level candidates and experienced professionals.

We have opportunities from Redway to Crescent City, with part-time, full-time, and on-call positions available. No matter where you are on your journey, we can help guide you toward the classes needed to become a teacher.

Join our team and help children learn, grow, and thrive. Click the link below or visit our website to check out our available positions and apply!
https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=12e90793-1c6f-4d29-af1a-5b5e9a4f6d80&ccId=9202386406427_2&lang=en_US

View current job openings at NCS, learn about the generous benefits we offer employees and apply online.

📚 We asked the teachers and little ones at our Crescent City Infant & Toddler Center to share their favorite books. Here...
08/13/2026

📚 We asked the teachers and little ones at our Crescent City Infant & Toddler Center to share their favorite books. Here are the stories they can’t stop reading!

From building language skills to sparking imagination, reading supports so much of early development. We love making story time a joyful part of every child’s day!

What books are your children loving right now? We’d love to hear their favorites!

✨ We’re now accepting children as young as 12 months old at this site. If you or someone you know needs quality, affordable child care, reach out today! (707) 822-7206

08/13/2026
Registration for Pastels on the Plaza is now open! 🎨🫟Artists, sponsors, and supporters are all invited to help bring col...
08/04/2026

Registration for Pastels on the Plaza is now open! 🎨🫟

Artists, sponsors, and supporters are all invited to help bring color and creativity to the streets of Arcata on October 3. Join us for this vibrant community event and make a lasting impact for local children and families.

Sign up today: https://ncsheadstart.org/pastels-on-the-plaza/

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1266 9th Street
Arcata, CA
95521

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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