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California Children’s Services

California Children’s Services

Department of Health Care Services

CCS is a State program for children with certain diseases or health problems. Through this program, children up to 21 years old can get the health care and services they need. CCS will connect you with doctors and trained health care people who know how to care for your child with special health care needs The CCS program provides diagnostic and treatment services, medical case management, and physical and occupational therapy services to children under age 21 with CCS-eligible medical conditions. Examples of CCS-eligible conditions include, but are not limited to, chronic medical conditions such as cystic fibrosis, hemophilia, cerebral palsy, heart disease, cancer, traumatic injuries, and infectious diseases producing major sequelae. CCS also provides medical therapy services that are delivered at public schools. The CCS program is administered as a partnership between county health departments and the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS). Currently, approximately 70 percent of CCS-eligible children are also Medi-Cal eligible. The Medi-Cal program reimburses their care. The cost of care for the other 30 percent of children is split equally between CCS Only and CCS Healthy Families.  The cost of care for CCS Only is funded equally between the State and counties.  The cost of care for CCS Healthy Families is funded 65 percent federal Title XXI, 17.5 percent State, and 17.5 percent county funds. In addition, Insurance Code Sections 12693.62, 12693.64 and 12693.66, relating to the California’s Healthy Families Program, provides that the services authorized by the CCS program to treat a Healthy Families plan’s subscriber’s CCS-eligible medical condition are excluded from the plan’s responsibilities. The participating health plan’s responsibility for providing all covered medically necessary health care and case management services changes at the time that CCS eligibility is determined by the CCS program for the plan subscriber. The health plan is still responsible for providing primary care and prevention services not related to the CCS-eligible medical condition to the plan subscriber so long as they are within the Healthy Families program scope of benefits. The health plan also remains responsible for children referred to but not determined to be eligible for the CCS program.
760-873-7868
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Inyo County Office of Education – Child Development

Inyo County Office of Education – Child Development

Inyo County Office of Education

We provide early education, care, and support services to children, families, and child care providers. Our goal is to support parents in their role as their child’s primary teacher and promote the future academic success of all children by offering the highest quality early education services. The Child Development Division is home to the following programs and more:
  • Child Care Resource and Referral – Brochures: (English)
  • Quality Counts – Quality Rating & Improvement System – Brochures: (English)
  • Training, technical assistance, and support for center-based staff as well as licensed, and license-exempt, child care providers
  • A book, toy, and parent resource lending library open to the public
  • Play Days: fun, engaging, hands-on learning activities for children in the care of parents, grandparents, and license-exempt caregivers
  • The Child Care Planning Council
  • Alternative Payment: subsidized child care services for low-income families who are working, students, individuals seeking employment, or those in training
  • Cal WORKS Child Care: subsidized child care services for families currently receiving cash aid or families who have received cash aid within the last 24 months
  • The Child Care Initiative Project (CCIP): specialized training for licensed family child care home providers serving children zero to age 13
  • The California State Preschool Program: a kindergarten readiness program for children ages three to five, free for families who income qualify, but also open to full-pay families.
  • The California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN): specialized training on the California Preschool Learning Foundations and Preschool Curriculum Frameworks, aligned to K-12 content standards
  • Trustline: TrustLine is the California registry of in-home and license-exempt child care providers (babysitters and nannies) who have passed a background check.  TrustLine was created by the California Legislature to give parents an important tool to use when selecting a caregiver for their children.  It is the only authorized screening program of in-home and license-exempt caregivers in the state with access to fingerprint records at the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the FBI and access to California’s Child Abuse Central Index.  TrustLine is endorsed by the California Academy of Pediatrics.  TrustLine can be reached at 1-800-822-8490 or www.trustline.org.
760-873-5123
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City of Bishop After School Program

City of Bishop After School Program

City of Bishop

The After School Program is designed to provide positive after school activities for students K-4th grade within a safe, secure and enriching environment. A trained and caring staff supervises the program.  Educational and recreational activities geared to the interest of the participants are provided and will include: homework help, arts and crafts, sports, games, special events, music days, group activities and Friday field trips. Field trips include: Pizza Factory, Bowling Alley, Gymnastics, Movie Theater, High School Sport Events, Special Holiday Community Events, Bike Days, FFA Farm, Pumpkin Patch, and so much more!
760-920-1089
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OVCDC Early Head Start

OVCDC Early Head Start

Owens Valley Career Development Center

The Early Head Start Program provides children the opportunity to grow and learn in a safe, healthy, loving and culturally rich environment. “Caring for your children is our business so that you can have peace of mind.”
760-873-5107
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Bishop Indian Head Start

Bishop Indian Head Start

Bishop Paiute Tribe

The Mission of the Bishop Indian Head Start program is to provide a safe, healthy, nurturing and stimulating learning environment, and to promote the school readiness of children age three to five by enhancing their cognitive, social, and emotional development by creating a learning environment that supports children’s growth in language, literacy, mathematics, science, emotional functioning, creative arts, physical skills, approaches to learning, and cultural diversity. The Bishop Indian Head Start Program’s Vision is to provide families, children, staff, and the community with a diverse learning experience. Bishop Indian Head Start collaborates with community services to provide education on parenting, leadership, disabilities, health, mental health, nutrition, fitness, and culture. The Bishop Indian Head Start Program’s Philosophy is to create a developmentally appropriate, individualized and enriched environment for every child. Bishop Indian Head Start believes in the empowerment of families so that they may make informed decisions about their children’s education and well-being. The Mission of the Bishop Indian Head Start program is to provide a safe, healthy, nurturing and stimulating learning environment, and to promote the school readiness of children age three to five by enhancing their cognitive, social, and emotional development by creating a learning environment that supports children’s growth in language, literacy, mathematics, science, emotional functioning, creative arts, physical skills, approaches to learning, and cultural diversity. The Bishop Indian Head Start Program’s Vision is to provide families, children, staff, and the community with a diverse learning experience. Bishop Indian Head Start collaborates with community services to provide education on a variety of topics. The Bishop Indian Head Start Program’s Philosophy is to create a developmentally appropriate, individualized and enriched environment for every child. Bishop Indian Head Start believes in the empowerment of families so that they may make informed decisions about their children’s education and well-being. All families in the Bishop area are given the opportunity to apply for transportation. Children with disabilities on an I.E.P. are assured placement if needed on the bus for transportation or arrangements will be made with the LEA to determine who will provide arrangements for the needed transportation services. The nutrition program implements nutrition services that are culturally and developmentally appropriate, meets the nutritional needs of and accommodates the feeding requirements of each child, including children with special dietary needs and children with disabilities. Family style meals are encouraged. To apply for the Child Adult Food Care Program fill out the application found here.
760-937-6735
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Grace Lutheran Preschool

Grace Lutheran Preschool

Grace Lutheran Christian Preschool

The philosophy of Grace Lutheran Preschool is founded in the truth that each child is a gift from God.  A Christian education, by both example and instruction enables a child to discover that our God is a loving and forgiving God.  At Grace, children learn and grow in a warm and loving Christian environment where they can develop to their fullest potential. We stress the total development of the whole child:  spiritually, intellectually, emotionally, socially, physically, and creatively.  Education at Grace is a ministry to both child and family.  Our program is designed to support, encourage, and give opportunities that enhance the education and development process present at home.  Therefore, our education program plans developmentally appropriate activities. Grace Lutheran Preschool is a servant of our Lord, reaching out to bring church, home, and community into harmony.  Our school is committed to small classrooms and providing an environment for living, thinking, and learning which will allow each child to experience success at the present and upon which future success can be built. If you are interested in having your child attend Grace Lutheran Preschool, email preschool.glps@gmail.com.
760-873-8818
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Rainbow Connection

Rainbow Connection

Seventh Day Adventist

RAINBOW CONNECTION is a DAY CARE CENTER in BISHOP CA, with a maximum capacity of 30 children. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
760-872-1272
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Discovery Point Preschool and Early Learning Center

Discovery Point Preschool and Early Learning Center

Discovery Point Preschool and Early Learning Center

Discovery Point Preschool believes in a hands-on, play based philosophy of early childhood education. Discovery Point has a varied schedule of child centered and teacher directed activities giving a balance of freedom and structure to your child’s day. Play based environments increase the child’s motivation to learn and try new things, build creativity, confidence, and a love for school. Kids get to learn about a wide variety of subjects in an age-appropriate way. As each child develops at his or her own pace, teachers at Discovery Point support and encourage students to try slightly more challenging activities when they’re ready. We strive to ensure that all children in our program enter kindergarten with a basic understanding of school structure, social competence, foundational concepts, happy and ready to learn! Add your child to the waitlist here.
760-258-1333
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Wild Roots Forest School

Wild Roots Forest School

Wild Roots Forest School

Wild Roots offers a curriculum rich in direct experience with Nature that nurtures a sense of community and belonging among children, families and the land.  Drawing on a deep understanding and continuous exploration of child development, our small class size, high adult/child ratios, and the curriculum provide a foundation of respect for the developmental process and the unique unfolding of each child. Wild Roots meets in local, natural spaces. The sky is our ceiling, the trees are our walls, and the floor is the living Earth. Our students learn to identify local flora and fauna, recognize patterns in nature, build physical prowess, agility, and confidence, and develop a solid foundation for lifelong learning.  Our classes are busy foraging, recognizing plants that can heal or harm us, tracking and observing animals, observing changes on the land, painting, drawing, crafting, and playing in nature’s playground. Using wild harvested materials in our play and work helps us to experience our interdependence through all of our senses.   Apply for Wild Roots here. WILD ROOTS FOREST SCHOOL EASTERN SIERRA Director: Erin Boehme All inquiries contact Erin Boehme erinwildroots@gmail.com (805)570-3913 Bishop, CA 
805-570-3913
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Strive Behavioral Intervention

Strive Behavioral Intervention

Strive Behavioral Intervention

Strive Behavioral Intervention provides therapy that utilizes the science of applied behavioral analysis and the principles of learning theory. Strive works with individuals and their families to increase identified skill deficits or delays and decrease undesired or problem behaviors. Skill acquisition goals often include language and communication, self-help skills, leisure and play skills, social skills, and safety skills. Undesired behaviors come in all shapes and sizes! These targets often include tantrums, whining/crying, elopement, hitting, biting, self-aggressing, and self-stimulation.

Strive works with a variety of individuals from various ages and different walks of life. We implement research-based interventions that have been proven effective, yet we know each person we service is his or her own person and his or her needs are specific and individualized.

760-587-2700
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