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Welcome to Clovis KinderCare

Welcome to Clovis KinderCare in sunny Fresno County, California! It’s not only our responsibility but our privilege to make sure your child has the best experience and the strongest foundation possible. Our curriculum is geared towards kindergarten readiness, and our open-door policy means our families can come and visit anytime. We look forward to working with you and your child to establish a strong foundation for their academic success!

Our classrooms are places to thrive! 
In our safe and healthy classrooms, your child will be engaged in learning experiences that meet them where they are, both socially and academically. With fun daily activities, passionate teachers, and great friends, a lifetime of confidence starts here. Contact the center director to learn more about our child care options and schedule a tour! 

Meet Tasha Avalos, Our Center Director

Meet Tasha Avalos! She is the Center Director at Clovis KinderCare in California. Tasha attended California State University, Fresno, where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development. She has been with KinderCare since 2008 and has taught children of all ages. Every day, Tasha looks forward to meeting new families and helping children develop confidence for life. “A teacher takes a hand, opens a mind, and touches a heart.” Outside of work, Tasha enjoys shopping, reading, and spending time with her family. 

• Clovis KinderCare Programs
• Our Teachers
• Family Stories
• FAQs

AMERICA’S MOST ACCREDITED

We’re so proud!

Nationally only 10% of daycares are accredited – nearly 100% of our learning centers are. That’s a big difference,
and that means KinderCare kids are getting the very best. Here’s why.

SCHOOL-READY

What Learning Looks Like

Our talented early-childhood teachers set kids down the path toward becoming lifelong learners in a positive, safe, and nurturing environment.

Clovis KinderCare Programs

Infant Programs (6 weeks–1 year)

Leaving your baby in someone else’s care is a big step. Everyone at our
centers—most importantly, our naturally gifted infant teachers—will work with
you to make sure the transition goes smoothly. When you step into our infant
classroom, you’ll see how much we want your infant to feel safe, loved, and
ready to explore their world.

Toddler Programs (1–2 Years)

Everything in our toddler classroom is designed for little explorers. That’s
because a lot is going on at this age. When your child is wandering all over the
place, that means they’re learning and discovering new things every day. We’ll
help them explore their interests (and find new ones!) as they play and learn.

Discovery Preschool Programs (2–3 Years)

This age is filled with so much wonder and curiosity. That’s why we offer a ton
of books and toys and bring artwork down to kids eye level. Children in
discovery preschool also begin to learn how we all work together in a
classroom. Simple math and science, pretend play, and group play help them
get used to a more structured school setting.

Preschool Programs (3–4 Years)

This age is all about expression, when kids really start to form their own ideas
about what they want to play and how they want to create. Every day in our
preschool classroom, your child will explore science experiments, create
artwork, and play pretend—all the skills needed for their big next step:
kindergarten!

Prekindergarten Programs (4–5 Years)

When you walk into one of our pre-K classrooms, you’ll see artwork and
writing displayed around the room. Labels are everywhere to help kids connect
letters with words. You’ll also see pictures on the walls that reflect the families
in our community. Your child will also deepen their knowledge in language,
math, science, Spanish, and social skills.

Before- and After-School Programs (5–12 Years)

You can count on us to provide reliable care for your school-ager while you’re
at work, with safe transportation from our center to your child’s school and
back! Whether your child wants to start a drama club, build a volcano, or
create a comic book, they will have a place to follow their dreams. Your child
will start and end the day with a whole lot of fun!

School Break Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)

Winter break, spring break, summer break—when school’s out (but you still need to work), you
can count on KinderCare to provide a safe and supportive learning environment that’s focused
on fun. We welcome children ages 5–12 during school break times and make sure they have a
sensational, screen-free experience they won’t forget.

Participating Child Care Aware Center

KinderCare partners with Child Care Aware® of America to offer fee assistance for
Active Duty military families and flexible support to fit their needs when care at a Child
Development Center on the installation is not available.

Learning Adventures – Enrichment Program

Cooking Academy™ (3 – 12 Years)

In Cooking Academy, kids learn new recipes from cultures around the world and
develop a healthy relationship with food. They’ll whip up everything from Southwest
rainbow lettuce wraps to pumpkin muffins, building their skills in STEM, communication,
and more along the way. And yes—little chefs get to eat their culinary creations!

Music Explorers™ (2 – 4 Years)

KinderCare families are already giving a standing ovation to our newest Learning
Adventures program: Music Explorers! Kids will learn to sing, move, listen, play
instruments, and even create their own tunes. Our original curriculum blends math,
science, social studies, literacy, and mindfulness (think yoga!) for a uniquely KinderCare
way of learning the foundations of music.

Phonics Adventures® (2 – 4 Years)

Learning how to read is a whole lot of fun at KinderCare! We help kids grow to love
books and words (and get ready for kindergarten) in our Phonics Adventures program.
From discovering the basics of vowels to practicing poetry, kids learn all about letters
and sounds in small-group lessons made just for their age group. (Bonus: Kids who
attend our phonics program are more prepared than their peers for school—and we
have the data to prove it.)

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Our Teachers

We’re the only company in early childhood education to select teachers based on natural talent. Being a great educator isn’t enough though.
KinderCare teachers are also amazing listeners, nurturers, boo-boo fixers, and smile-makers. Put more simply,
we love our teachers and your child will, too.

Meet just a few of our amazing KinderCare teachers!

A KINDERCARE TEACHER WITH

An Artist’s Heart

“My classroom is full of art!” says Mary Annthipie-Bane, an award-winning early childhood educator at KinderCare. Art and creative expression, she says, help children discover who they really are.

We put our best-in-class teachers in a best-in-class workplace. We’re so proud to have been named one of Gallup’s 37 winners of the Great Workplace Award.
When you put great teachers in an engaging center, your children will experience
an amazing place to learn and grow.

Family Stories

Don’t take our word for it. Hear what our families have to say about our amazing center!

• My children have been with KinderCare for the past four years. We started with my oldest daughter when she was an infant, and now we are pleased to enroll our second daughter. We love the facility, the staff and the management team; they are all great people! They do so much for the children and really care about their education. I love knowing there is a curriculum for my infant. These early years are so important and it is comforting to know a single second isn’t being wasted. As a teacher, I find it amazing to know they are following Common Core like my school district. It will make for a much easier transition for my children when they go to elementary school. Great things are always happening at KinderCare and I can’t imagine taking my girls anywhere else!

  S. P. – KinderCare Parent

• I couldn’t be happier with KinderCare and the AMAZING management team and the staff that are with my children. They take the time to not only make my children feel welcomed every day, but me as well. The teachers make them feel so comfortable at drop off and have them so eager to come back in the morning. As a working mom, it is hard to be away from your children all day, but the teachers are so good at filling me in on their day. I know I could call anytime and get an update on my children and what they have been doing. I love knowing when I drop in to visit they are still warm and loving towards all the children. These things help me feel more connected to my children throughout the day. The staff is always ready and willing to help me with whatever I may need. I wouldn’t go anywhere else. I LOVE my KinderCare center!

  K. M. – KinderCare Parent

• I couldn’t imagine having my child anywhere else. The wonderful staff at KinderCare is so good with my son! He is so happy to go to school every day. He even wants to go on the weekends! I know that my son is in good hands when I drop him off in the morning. He has so much fun with his friends and teachers. Everyone takes the time to not only talk to him, but to talk to me as well. I have great relationships with all of the teachers and feel 100% comfortable with them. KinderCare is an amazing center! I will never leave!

  K. Mc. – KinderCare Parent

• I am a proud single mother of two, and having my children in a safe, clean and hands on daycare has always been my priority. Since my children’s enrollment about seven months ago I have seen an enormous amount of improvement in their learning and socializing skills. The things I love the most about KinderCare are the positive and friendly staff, the cleanliness of the facility, and their curriculum that allows my children to grasp and attain knowledge in every area of study. I wouldn’t want my children at any other facility. Thank you KinderCare for all that you do!

  Z.

  W. – KinderCare Parent

• As a first time mother I was VERY nervous to bring my 8 month old to anyone else but me, of course. The staff at KinderCare really takes the time to listen to me and my daughter and what both of our needs are. Any time I have had concerns, they are quickly put to ease. I can’t imagine what it takes to keep all of these kids and all of these families happy, yet somehow, they do it and they truly care about each and every child and family in their care. My daughter started in the infants room and is now in the 1 year old class and the activities they do inspire so much growth and provide such amazing education. My daughter has learned so much more than I could have ever asked for or taught her. Thank you to all of her Teachers and the staff at KinderCare for making this such a wonderful experience. Thank you for being Loving, Kind, Respectful, and Understanding.

  Alicia L.

  – KinderCare Parent

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Who Are KinderCare Families?

They hail from hundreds of cities across the country from countless backgrounds, and proudly represent every walk in life. What our families have in common,
though, is the want to give their children the best start in life. We are so proud to be their partner in parenting.

Hear from just a few of our amazing KinderCare families.

A Globe-Trotting Family Finds A

Home in Houston

Four young children, four different passports, two languages, two full-time jobs…oh, and a few triathlons thrown in for good measure.
Meet the globe-trotting Colettas—a family on the go.

Frequently Asked Questions

What accreditations does KinderCare have?

We are your trusted caregiver. Our centers are state-licensed and regularly inspected to make sure everything meets or exceeds standards, including child-to-teacher ratios and safe facilities. Our centers aren’t just licensed—most are accredited, too! Find out more.

Do you offer part-time schedules at Clovis KinderCare?

Everybody’s schedule is different. We’re happy to offer quality, affordable part-time and full-time childcare. Drop-in care may also be available. Reach out to your Center Director to learn more.

How does naptime work at Clovis KinderCare?

Our teachers meet every child’s needs during naptime. Our teachers know how to get babies to nap. In fact, they are pros at getting children of any age to nap. Visit our article on “10 Ways We Help Kids Get a Great Daycare Nap” to learn more.

Do you support alternative diets?

We strive to be as inclusive as possible. To that point, we provide a vegetarian option at mealtime, take care to not serve common allergens and can adapt menus based on your child’s food sensitivities. If your child has additional needs, we’ll work with you to figure out a plan.

Are meals included in tuition? Can I choose to send my child with lunch?

We provide nutritious meals and snacks developed by a registered dietician to meet the needs of rapidly growing bodies and minds. If your child has special dietary requirements and you would prefer to bring in their lunch, please make arrangements with the center director.

Does my child need to be potty-trained?

Every child begins toilet learning at a different age. Until your child shows an interest in toilet learning, we’ll provide diaper changes on an as-needed basis. When your child shows an interest, we’ll discuss how to work together to encourage toilet learning.

THE Top 10 Daycares in Clovis, CA | Affordable Prices

Daycares in Clovis, CA

Description:

Experienced, licensed facility in a great Clovis neighborhood. Provider and staff are background checked, and CPR/first aid trained.
We have a fun atmosphere for your child to grow, learn and play in a cleanenvironment. Our goal is to give each child loving and safe care while parents leave their child in very capable hands.
It is fun, stimulating and exciting to be here at Linda’s Little Tykes. Accepting ages 16 months through 6 years of age.
We offer:
Healthy breakfast, snacks and lunch
Circle Time
Outside Play (weather permitting)
Arts and Crafts
Hands on manipulative toys
Sign Language
Potty training…

Description:

My name is Madison, and I have worked in childcare for 10 years. I desire for my home to be a home away from home feel for each child. I include a preschool, emotional, and life skills curriculum that we willwork on each day. I was my home to remain small. I only want about 4 daycare children each day at one time so that I can provide more one on one attention with each child….

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Get set for a thrill-filled summer! Our age-specific, kid-approved camps add up to a season of discovery and fun for preschool to school-age children. This year, our 12 weeks of camps fall into six greatthemes: Mighty Bodies, Bendy Brains; Awesome Art; Gravity Galore and More; The Wondrous World of Food; Wild about Water; and Featured Creatures.
We’re in session when your local public schools are on break and you’ll find our flexible scheduling works for your busy family. See why our summer (and winter and spring) break camps are the place to be when school’s out….

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At Childtime, your child gets what he or she needs to develop their best mind, their love of learning, their personality, their bright future. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, central to our educationalphilosophy is the belief that secure relationships with responsive and respectful adults provide the basis for all learning. Staff and teachers, and the relationships children develop with them, are vital for learning, for trust, and for independence. Our approach is designed to help them grow as students and people, in school, and in life beyond….

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We provide before school, pre-school, and after school care for children 2-12.
We prepare children for transitional kindergarten, kindergarten and assist grade school children with their homework.

Description:

Gold Arrow Camp is a camp facility located in Clovis, California that offers a variety of summer camp programs geared towards young children, between the ages of six to fourteen years old. The company’s missionis to provide campers with programs that will teach them relevant life skills, develop their self-confidence, and promote independence….

Description:

Hospitality Day Care is all about providing a safe, caring and positive environment where children are treated as individuals, valued for who they are and confident with the person they can become. We make itour mission to help develop children based upon their individual needs by the following:
* Encouraging hands-on motor skill activities.
* Eating nutritious meals.
* Allowing for positive expression through imaginative and artistic development.
When you enroll your child with HDC, we want you to have peace of mind that we will:
* Treat you and your child with respect and courtesy at all times.
* Accommodate the needs of you and your child with genuine service catering to each families needs.
* Your child will receive quality personal care in a warm and loving home, in a safe neighborhood.
We are currently accepting enrollment for children 1 to 6 years old.
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Description:

Kiddie Kountry Day Care Center is an early childhood care and education provider located at 3067 Willow Ave. Clovis CA. The center offers preschool and care services. Operating hours are Mondays through Fridaysfrom 6:30 AM up to 6:00 PM….

Caudill Day Care

1039 Carolina Ave, Clovis, CA 93611

Costimate: $167/wk

Description:

Caudill Day Care located at 1039 Carolina Avenue, |Clovis, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. It offers learnings for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten prep. They offerbefore- and after- school activities including summer camps and winter breaks. The school is open from seven AM to five-thirty PM, Mondays through Fridays….

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Clovis Childcare and Preschool based in Clovis, CA offers first 5–approved Prekindergarten and Preschool curricula, including Before and After School Care programs. The school specializes in children from zeroto eight years of age and operates Mondays through Fridays from 7 AM to 6 PM….

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The New Life Discovery School provides childcare for 9 month old infants up to twelve year old children in Clovis, California. Their facilities provide an age and developmentally appropriate environment forsocial, physical, and cognitive growth in which each child has opportunities to learn, grow and succeed. The Clovis Center is open from six thirty in the morning to six thirty in the evening….

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Guaranteed Janitorial & Cleaning Services firmly believes that a clean environment is not only a source of pride, but also necessary for the well-being and success of those who in it. Leave the cleaning up tous so that you can focus on what matters family and work….

Stressed Mamas

45 River Park Place, Fresno, CA 93720

Starting at $15/hr

Description:

Stressed Mama’s is your local resource for Nanny and household service providers. We match families with Nannies or Helpers based on the families needs, scheduling, and desires. The searching, screening andhiring process couldn’t be easier at Stressed Mama’s! We recommend qualified candidates, arrange interviews, handle the payroll, invoicing, and make having household help a breeze.
We provide families assistance with:
-Childcare, there is nothing comparable to having a personable Nanny in your home to care for only your children in the way in which you agree.
-Organizing
-Dishes
-Cooking
-Laundry
-Housekeeping
-Errands
-Transportation
-Homework
-Crafts
-More!!!…

Description:

Get set for a thrill-filled summer! Our age-specific, kid-approved camps add up to a season of discovery and fun for preschool to school-age children. This year, our 12 weeks of camps fall into six greatthemes: Mighty Bodies, Bendy Brains; Awesome Art; Gravity Galore and More; The Wondrous World of Food; Wild about Water; and Featured Creatures.
We’re in session when your local public schools are on break and you’ll find our flexible scheduling works for your busy family. See why our summer (and winter and spring) break camps are the place to be when school’s out….

Description:

What matters to us at La Petite Academy is simple: Your child. Here, exceptionally strong, sound social and educational foundations are formed. Here, children learn to respect one another. Learn together. Learnto work together. Learn to have fun constructively. And discover how enjoyable learning can be. It all starts by design. The free-flowing, open concept design of our facilities inspires a nurturing, interactive, and collaborative environment in which your child can thrive. Our schools and classrooms are designed to give children room to grow, room to share and room to be themselves. At La Petite Academy, open spaces and open concepts promote open minds….

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Camp Kids, Inc. located in Fresno, CA offers age-appropriate activities where teamwork, leadership, creativity, and new friendships are all part of the adventure. The camp is ACA accredited and accommodateschildren from three and a half years old to Ninth Grade….

Kidspark – Fresno

8485 N Fresno St, Fresno, CA 93720

Starting at $7.95/hr

Description:

The Kid’s Park Incorporated located at 8485 North Fresno Street, Fresno, California, offers childcare and learning services. The school operates from eight AM to ten PM, Mondays through Thursdays, Fridays ateight AM to twelve Midnight, Saturdays at ten AM to twelve Midnight and Sundays from one PM to six PM. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten prep. It offers before- and after- school activities….

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Fun-loving daycare, preschool program. We go for walks, go to the park, play outside weather permitting. Home cooked breakfast and lunch and a snack. We assist in potty training. If you have any questionsplease feel free to message me. Thanks and have a super, great day….

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Infant Care ages 8 weeks to 2 years.
For infants, learning and living are the same thing. Every moment in my home is a learning experience. Every day includes sharing books with a caring adult, music,movement, indoor and outdoor play, sensory experiences, and plenty of language-rich snuggles, too. It s important to note that curriculum is more than activities curriculum is also interactions, relationships, care-giving routines, transitions, and more.
Prior to starting in home care I taught preschool and was a center director. My experience covers over 40 years of early childhood education.
Current rate for full time care is $180. per week…

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FAQs for finding daycares in Clovis

In 2022 what type of daycare can I find near me in Clovis, CA?

There are a variety of daycares in Clovis, CA providing full time and part-time care. Some daycares are facility-based and some are in-home daycares operated out of a person’s home. They can also vary in the degree of education and curriculum they offer. Additionally, some daycares offer bilingual programs for parents that want to immerse their children in multiple languages.

How can I find a daycare near me in Clovis, CA?

If you are looking for daycare options near you, start several months in advance of when you need care for your child. Care.com has 25 in Clovis, CA as of October 2022 and you can filter daycares by distance from Clovis or your zip code. From there, you can then compare daycare rates, parent reviews, view their specific services, see their hours of operation and contact them through the website for further information or to request an appointment.

What questions should I ask a daycare provider before signing up?

As you visit daycare facilities in Clovis, CA, you should ask the providers what their hours are so you can be prepared to adjust your schedule for drop-off and pick-up. Ask what items you are responsible for bringing for your child and what items you may be required to provide that will be shared among other children or the daycare staff. Also, make sure to check directly with the business for information about their local licensing and credentials in Clovis, CA.

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Welcome to Our School

Welcome to our Childtime Private Preschool in Clovis, CA! My name is Kristina and I am the school director. I have a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Child Development from CSU, Chico and 25 years of experience in the child care field. Drawing from my background, I can confidently say that Childtime offers one of the best Infant Care, Preschool, and School-Age programs in the Clovis community.

We have an open-door policy and welcome parents to come spend time with their little ones. Our school has a great team of teachers at our center, one who has dedicated more than 26 years of service!

We’re committed to keeping you connected throughout the day while your child is in our care. Get access to live streaming video of your child’s classroom, plus other real-time updates, with our exclusive mobile app for families, SproutAbout.

We invite you to schedule a tour of our Childtime in Clovis, CA today! We look forward to meeting your family.

Here’s what people have to say

5 out of 5 stars

My children really enjoy going to daycare and the Director, office staff and teachers are very caring and knowledgeable. It is a very comfortable atmosphere and I feel at ease leaving my children in their care.

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Love it! We moved our son to this school because of the school’s abilities to meet his needs and the enthusiasm the teachers have towards him. He has grown so much in a few months.

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Childtime is safe, professional, and nurturing. Our daughter loves to go to school here. We really appreciate the hard work and empathetic attitude of the staff and the director. A positive experience all around!

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All of the staff members are extremely friendly and have a genuine care for all the kids.

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We love everyone and feel so comfortable leaving our daughter there knowing she is well cared for.

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We absolutely love our school! We love how engaged the staff is with our little girl and with us as parents!!

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I love everything about the facility and staff. Wonderful!

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Staff are welcoming and knowledgeable. My child loves going to school each day.

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Great, loving teachers, my Daughter always come back home happy

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We love the school. The team that cares for our little girl is great and the leadership has been wonderful and helpful!

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Grow Your Connection

With SproutAbout, you won’t miss a thing when your child is at school with us. Take a peek at the engaging experience provided by our new app.

Learn About Electives

For an additional fee, go beyond regular classroom learning experiences with our enhanced series of fun, interactive enrichment programs exploring a variety of activities. We offer:

Soccer, Music, Yoga, Spanish, Phonics, Handwriting & Advanced Math

Tech + Tinker™

21st Century Learning Experiences

Our School-Age classroom is a perfect setting for productive, engaging mornings and afternoons, where children become thinkers, makers, and doers. Some enhancements in this classroom include:

• iPads with keyboards and educational apps
• Robots for coding challenges
• Grow Fit-friendly video games that encourage collaboration and movement

Open a window to your child’s day.

SproutAbout^®, our exclusive family app, provides free live streaming video of your child’s classroom to your mobile device.

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Meet Our Staff

Kristina Diaz, Director

Education: B.A. in Child Development

Certifications: CPR and First Aid

I have a passion for children’s education and making a difference in our community. In my role as the school director, I take pride in building a strong sense of community inside and outside of the school. I enjoy spending time with my family and watching my children participating in their sporting events.

Meet Our Staff

Mariah Garcia, Assistant Director

Education: A.S. Degree in Child Development

Certifications: CPR and First Aid

I have a passion for early education and believe that children learn best in a safe, secure, and nurturing environment. As assistant director I support my fellow teachers and help maintain a safe learning environment for the children.

Local School Phone Number: 559.297.5013559.297.5013


License #: 100406618 , 100406619 , 100407139

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Lipids in fossilized feces confirmed the settlement of America by humans before Clovis

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Lisa-Marie Shillito et al. / Science Advances, 2020

US researchers have proposed using data on the lipid composition of coprolites (fossilized feces) to determine which species visited a number of US caves thousands of years ago, reported in Science Advances . Using this method, scientists have already confirmed that some of the coprolites in the Oregon Paisley caves were left by people 12.2 thousand years ago, which means that some individuals of our species migrated to North America even before the representatives of the Clovis culture.

Which of Homo sapiens was the first to reach North America and when it was is not entirely clear. For several decades in the second half of the 20th century, the hypothesis was popular among paleoanthropologists that these were people of the Clovis culture. According to genetic data, they were the ancestors of 80 percent of the representatives of the aboriginal North American tribes. The assumption that Clovis first came to the New World about 11 thousand years ago was based primarily on the fact that almost no remains and traces of the material culture of other people were found.

Gradually, information began to accumulate about people who did not belong to the Clovis culture and came to the continent earlier – 20 or even more thousand years ago along the Bering Isthmus. The ice sheet that covered Alaska and most of the territory of modern Canada slowed down their spread to the south, but already 15-14 thousand years ago they settled in both North and South America.

Pre-Clovis people left coprolites and stone tools found, among others, in the Paisley caves in Oregon. Scientists attribute these coprolites to humans, since they found characteristic DNA in them. However, the genetic material is particularly susceptible to contamination: in other words, human DNA could appear on coprolites when they were removed from the caves. Therefore, researchers from the UK and the USA, led by Ian Bull from the University of Bristol, proposed using more stable compounds, lipids, to establish the origin of coprolites.

Lipids most commonly found in the faeces of various mammalian species

Lisa-Marie Shillito et al. / Science Advances, 2020

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The researchers took into account that the composition of mammalian feces depends on their diet, and that different enzymes work in different species – and therefore, humans can produce some molecules, but their likely cave neighbors, lynxes and bears, cannot. Scientists selected 21 coprolites from those found in Paisley, separated from each fragment weighing about half a gram, crushed, added solvents suitable for lipids, and thus extracted these compounds from artifacts.

Further, using gas chromatography – mass spectrometry, the researchers determined which lipids (primarily steroids and fatty acids) were contained in each of the coprolites and which animal species could synthesize them, and compared the obtained data with the results of analysis of mitochondrial DNA from the same coprolites.

Lipid composition of coprolites from Paisley, their dating and species of those from whose feces they were formed (dark gray – data from lipid studies, light gray – mitochondrial DNA)

Lisa-Marie Shillito et al. / Science Advances, 2020

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In 13 out of 21 cases, the assessment of the species of the organism from whose feces the coprolite was formed, according to data on mitochondrial DNA and lipids, coincided. Two of them turned out to be products of the vital activity of predators (lynx Lynx rufus and lion Panthera leo ), one contained both human and wolf/canine lipids (as the authors suggest, because predators sometimes ate human feces).

Three coprolites, dated at about 12.2 thousand years before the present, contained only lipids that Homo sapiens can make, and its own mitochondrial DNA. Considering that their age exceeds estimates typical of the Clovis culture, the coprolites provide further evidence that the very first people in the Americas were more ancient immigrants from Eurasia.

Researchers note that their method of determining the origin of coprolites is not only not inferior in accuracy to DNA analysis, but also provides greater opportunities in comparison with it. The genetic material, including mitochondrial material, does not display what this or that individual ate, and it is easy to determine this by bile acids and sterols in feces. In addition, lipids, unlike DNA, are contained in coprolites in sufficient quantities so that they do not have to be artificially “multiplied” based on a very small number of molecules – as is the case for polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Accordingly, a fairly typical error for PCR is reduced to a minimum, when a small admixture of foreign molecules is repeatedly copied and changes the whole picture of the analysis results.

Earlier we wrote that stone spearheads aged 13.2-15.5 thousand years, found in Texas, indicated two waves of human migration to America – 15.5 and 14 thousand years ago. We also mentioned that there is no single point of view on the path of settlement of people “before-Clovis” from Alaska across the continent: someone believes that they walked along the land corridor between the ice sheets, someone – that they crossed part of the way along the coast Pacific Ocean, and the available data do not allow us to reject any of these hypotheses.

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The 10 Best Clovis Hotels, USA (From €127)

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La Quinta by Wyndham Clovis CA

3 stars

Hotel in Clovis

Offering a casino, La Quinta by Wyndham Clovis CA is located in Clovis, California, 5 km from Blackbeard’s Family Entertainment Center.
A lovely greeting as we arrived. Spotless rooms. will return.

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8.6

Fantastic

450 reviews

Price from

€132

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Comfort Suites Clovis

3 stars

Hotel in Clovis

This all-suite hotel is located 4.8 km from the Fresno-Yosemite International Airport.
The bed was very comfortable and the breeze from outside made it even better with very low street noise.
Vanessa was perfect in assisting with my delicious waffle and the entire breakfast set-up exceeded our expectations.
We will return in future trips as needed.
Thank you all,

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8.1

Very good

338 reviews

Price from

€ 154

per night

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Hampton Inn & Suites Clovis Airport North

3 stars

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Hotel in Clovis

This Clovis, California hotel is close to California State University Fresno and the Fresno-Yosemite International Airport.
The beds were very comfortable.

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8.4

Very good

445 reviews

Price from

€ 147

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Home2 Suites By Hilton Clovis Fresno Airport

3 stars

Hotel in Clovis

Home2 Suites By Hilton Clovis Fresno Airport is located in Clovis, 5 km from Blackbeard’s Family Entertainment Center.
Breakfast was good, hot when needed.

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8.7

Fantastic

297 reviews

Price from

€160

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Fairfield Inn & Suites Fresno Clovis

3 stars

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Hotel in Clovis

This hotel is located just 8.8 km from the Fresno Yosemite International Airport.
Super friendly staff , central to town and good parking

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8.6

Fantastic

111 reviews

Price from

€159

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Homewood Suites by Hilton Fresno Airport/Clovis

3 stars

Hotel in Clovis

This hotel provides a free shuttle service to/from Fresno Yosemite International Airport, located 6.4 km from the hotel.
It felt just like home. Was able to cook swimming. The shops are near by and grocery store. Bed is very comfortable. Everybody here is very nice.

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8.5

Very good

149 reviews

Price from

€162

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Hilton Garden Inn Clovis

3 stars

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Hotel in Clovis

It offers an outdoor pool and classic rooms with flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. The Hilton Garden Inn is just 5 miles from Fresno Yosemite International Airport….
HGI theme is very nice. Colors, spacious & airy common areas, decorations are not overwhelming. I’ve stayed in a few of these hotels and I love them. One less than pleasing experience won’t deter that.

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8.1

Very good

140 reviews

Price from

€ 174

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Clovis Fresno Area, an IHG Hotel

3 stars

Hotel in Clovis

An outdoor pool and hot tub is featured at Holiday Inn Express Clovis. Free Wi-Fi is included and a daily continental hot breakfast is served daily.
Clean room and very comfortable beds.

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8

Very good

217 reviews

Price from

€143

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TownePlace Suites Fresno Clovis

3 stars

Hotel in Clovis

TownePlace Suites Fresno Clovis is located in Clovis, 2.6 km from Blackbeard’s Family. It offers air-conditioned rooms.
Breakfast was great burrito was good coffee was good. And gave us options with ceral, apple, bagle, cream chess, milk, orange juice, and yogurt . Location was perfect close to freways lots of different places to eat.

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7.1

Good

11 reviews

Price from

€176

per night

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Courtyard by Marriott Fresno Clovis

Hotel in Clovis

Courtyard by Marriott Fresno Clovis is located in Clovis, California, 4 km from Blackbeard’s Family Entertainment Center.
Breakfast options could be better. Starbucks coffee was good though. The location is very good. Several restaurants within a few minutes walking distance

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8.9

Fabulous

43 reviews

Price from

€161

per night

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