RUSD Early Childhood Programs

FOOD ACCESS MAP: There are food banks and pantries located throughout Riverside County that provide vital access to food for those in need.

It's easy! Just click and you'll get connected to a map of resources at a location near you: https://arcg.is/0eeHaS1.

Celebrate Dia de Los Mu***os with us! 💀🥀💙

Join us for another fun filled First Sundays event! ✨Decorate sugar skulls and experience Azteca Culture & Traditional Dance performed by Kali Tecpatl. 🎉 Let’s celebrate art, culture, and community together!

📅Sun., Nov. 2nd
🕐 Sugar Skulls 1-3pm | Culture & Dance presentation 3-4pm
📍Main Library - 3900 Mission Inn Ave., Riverside, CA 92501

👻 Halloween Town returns to RCC Friday, October 24!
Bring your little ghouls and goblins for an evening of spooky fun at the Arthur C. Paul Quadrangle!

- Costume Contest: 5:15 PM (Ages 0–3, 4–6, 7–9, 10–12)
-Trick-or-Treating: 6 PM
- Spooky Maze: 5–8 PM

🧡 Free event for kids 12 and under - parking is free! Food available for purchase.
📍 Riverside City College

Deep in the shadows of the library stacks, under the flicker of lantern light, a secret Storytime awaits! 🦇📙

Join us for a not-so-spooky Halloween Storytime for little ones at the Marcy Library! 🦇🎃 Kids are encouraged to come in costume and enjoy festive, fun, and slightly spooky stories perfect for the season. 🧡🕷️

📅 Wed, Oct. 22 | 4pm
📍Marcy Library

Ready for a Hands-on Science Experiment? 🎨🔬

Join us for a hands-on science lesson where we'll learn about chemistry and explore pH by making our own pH indicators and testing them out!

🎨 Be ready to learn and follow along! Hands-on Science is a class-room style program series that includes a step-by-step lesson and hands-on experiments. 🧪

📅 Oct. 25 | 4pm
📍Arlington Library - 9556 Magnolia Ave., Riverside CA 92503
🧪 Open to ages 2+
🎨 No registration required

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Tomorrow is the first day of school. we cant wait to see you!

Mañana es el primer día de clases. ¡Estamos ansiosos por verte!

Thank you CM SCHOOL SUPPLY 💕

We had the privilege to give back to Riverside Unified Preschool’s teachers at a staff meeting this Monday and it was such a joy to celebrate these amazing educators! 💛📓🫶
We surprised them with some thoughtful goodies 🎁✏️ as a small token of appreciation for all the love and energy they pour into their students every day.🙌
A huge thank you to the RUSD preschool team for the warm welcome and hospitality. Your commitment to early education truly shines! ✨✨

📷 by @rivpublicworks: ⚠️ Important School Zone Traffic Safety Tips Let’s work together to keep our students & staff safe by following these critical guidelines: 🚦 Do Not Stop or Park in Fire Lanes 🛑 Watch for Pedestrians & Follow Crossing Guard Direction 🐢 Slow Down – Speed Kills 🚗 Use the Designated Drop-off Area ⏳ Take Time – No Destination Is Worth a Life Together, we can prevent tragedies. Thank you for making safety a priority this new school year! #schoolzonesaftey #rusd #ausd #cityofriverside #inlandempire #backtoschool

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📅✨ We're ending our Summer Reading Program strong with these super events at Riverside Public Library! From a Musical Barnyard Extravaganza to Trivia to a Super Mario Carnival Bash — there’s something fun for everyone! 🎨🎈🎵

📍Mark your calendars: July 26th - August 1st
📚 Let’s together!

Visit RiversideCA.gov/SRP for more details.