Samoa, CA

Little Learners of Eureka is a highly-regarded childcare center serving the greater Humboldt Bay area, including Samoa. They offer a comprehensive early childhood education program with a play-based learning approach that incorporates STEM activities, literacy development, and social-emotional learning. The center features certified early childhood educators with low student-teacher ratios, secure entry systems, and modern facilities with both indoor and outdoor learning environments. Their curriculum is designed to meet developmental milestones while fostering creativity and critical thinking skills. The center provides nutritious meals and maintains excellent communication with parents through daily reports and regular conferences.

The Montessori School of Arcata provides authentic Montessori education serving families throughout Humboldt County, including the Samoa area. As an AMI-recognized school, they offer carefully prepared environments with specialized Montessori materials that encourage independence, concentration, and natural development. Their highly trained guides hold Montessori certifications and degrees in education, maintaining the rigorous standards of Montessori pedagogy. The school features beautiful natural playgrounds, gardens, and classrooms designed specifically for child-centered learning. They emphasize peace education, practical life skills, and individualized learning plans that respect each child's unique developmental timeline.

The Eureka KinderCare location provides nationally-recognized early childhood education serving the broader Humboldt Bay region, including Samoa families. This center offers a research-based curriculum that focuses on academic, social, and emotional development through structured learning centers and hands-on activities. Their program includes phonics-based literacy instruction, mathematics foundations, science exploration, and creative arts. The center maintains high safety standards with keypad entry, comprehensive background checks for staff, and regular safety drills. Teachers participate in ongoing professional development and many hold degrees in early childhood education. They provide balanced meals and snacks through their partnership with the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program.