Best Daycare Centers in Redding, CA
Compare 49 daycare centers in Redding. Average rating: 4.43/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Redding, California at a glance
- Daycares
- 49
- Avg rating
- 4.43/5
- Parent reviews
- 127
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 9
Redding has 49 licensed daycares with 127 parent reviews averaging 4.43/5.9 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 47% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 96001 (avg 4.7 stars), while 96002 has the largest selection (17 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Redding
Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.
- 1Redding Cooperative Preschool4.62 score5(8)
658 Mary Street, Redding, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 24 children
Redding Cooperative Preschool is a highly praised play-based preschool with a 60+ year history of building community among families. Parents consistently highlight the exceptional teacher (Jen), extensive outdoor facilities, and the unique cooperative model that allows parent involvement in their child's learning.
Play-based learning approachexperienced and caring teacherextensive outdoor playground with diverse equipmentparent involvement opportunities - 2Mount Calvary Lutheran School4.55 score4.8(11)
3961 Alta Mesa Dr., Redding, CA · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 40 children
Mount Calvary Lutheran School receives consistently positive feedback from parents and community members. Reviewers praise the welcoming, Christ-centered atmosphere, dedicated teaching staff, and advanced academic curriculum compared to public schools. Parents report their children are well-prepared for high school and life.
Welcoming and family-like atmospherededicated and great teachersadvanced academics beyond grade levelSpanish offered at all ages - 3Early Foundations Children'S Academy4.49 score4.8(8)
1755 Airpark Drive, Redding, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 120 children
Early Foundations Children's Academy receives overwhelmingly positive reviews praising the director Wendy, caring staff, safe environment, and strong academic outcomes. One recent negative review describes inadequate support for a toddler with behavioral challenges and frustration with how the situation was handled.
caring and dedicated staffstrong director leadershipsafe and clean facilitygood academic results - 4Kids & Me Preschool4.35 score4.6(7)
3695 Churn Creek Rd., Redding, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 72 children
Kids & Me Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, clean facilities, educational curriculum, and owner's responsiveness. One negative review alleges poor classroom management and discriminatory practices, though this contrasts sharply with all other accounts.
Caring and patient teachersclean well-maintained facilitystrong academic curriculum and learning outcomesfresh daily meals - 5Trinity Lutheran School Age Program4.2 score4.4(5)
2440 Hilltop Drive, Redding, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 46 children
Trinity Lutheran School Age Program receives mostly positive reviews praising the loving, kind staff and community atmosphere. However, one parent with a special needs child reported their son experienced peer rejection and was dismissed from the program after allegedly being disruptive, with concerns about lack of communication from staff regarding behavioral incidents.
Attentive and caring staffloving and kind environmentstrong community of believersaccepts school age children for after school care - 6Trinity Lutheran Preschool4.2 score4.4(5)
2440 Hilltop Dr., Redding, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 63 children
Trinity Lutheran Preschool in Redding receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its caring, loving environment and strong sense of community, though one parent reported their special needs child experienced bullying from peers and was dismissed from the after-school program due to disruptive behavior without proper communication.
Excellent attention and care in infant roomloving and kind staffstrong community atmosphereaccepts school-age children for after-school care - 7Caterpillar Campus Preschool4.07 score4.1(11)
3313 Bechelli Lane, Redding, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 64 children
Caterpillar Campus Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the clean facility, caring and dedicated staff, strong educational curriculum, and supportive owner Jennifer who goes above and beyond expectations. Multiple families report significant developmental progress in their children and express strong loyalty to the center.
Clean and well-maintained facilitycaring and compassionate staffstrong educational curriculuminclusive playground with state-of-the-art equipment - 8Caterpillar Campus - Infant Center4.07 score4.1(11)
3333 Bechelli Lane, Redding, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 36 children
Parents consistently praise Caterpillar Campus for its clean, well-organized facility, caring and compassionate staff, and strong developmental outcomes for children. The owner is noted for going above and beyond expectations, and families report feeling like part of a supportive community. Children show improvements in speech, social skills, and academic learning.
Clean and organized facilitycaring and loving staffstrong developmental progress in childrenincluded meals - 9Kinderland Child Development Center4 score4(20)
1630 Victor Avenue, Redding, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 28 children
Kinderland Child Development Center receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring and attentive staff, strong child development outcomes, and flexibility in scheduling. Children are reported to be happy, engaged, and well-prepared for kindergarten.
Caring and attentive staffindividual attention to each childclean facilitiesgood meals - 10Montessori Infant Community Of Shady Oaks3.95 score3.9(6)
1410 Victor Ave., Redding, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 16 children
Montessori Infant Community of Shady Oaks receives mixed reviews, with most parents praising the caring staff, calm learning environment, and strong parent communication. However, recent reviews describe significant concerns about owner behavior, staff changes affecting quality of care, and alleged bullying of children who don't fit the owner's preferences.
Caring and extraordinary staffstrong communicationcalm and clean environmentflexible scheduling and payment options
Rating Distribution
Based on 19 daycares with Google ratings in Redding
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 127 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Redding, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Redding zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96001 | 15 | 4.7 | 5 | |
| 96002 | 17 | 4.42 | 3 | |
| 96003 | 16 | 4.1 | 1 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Redding (8–120 children)
Small
up to 30 children
23
Medium
31–75 children
21
Large
76–150 children
5
Very Large
150+ children
0
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Redding based on parent reviews
Redding Cooperative Preschool
658 Mary Street, Redding, CA
Redding Cooperative Preschool is a highly praised play-based preschool with a 60+ year history of building community among families. Parents consistently highlight the exceptional teacher (Jen), extensive outdoor facilities, and the unique cooperative model that allows parent involvement in their child's learning.
Mount Calvary Lutheran School
3961 Alta Mesa Dr., Redding, CA
Mount Calvary Lutheran School receives consistently positive feedback from parents and community members. Reviewers praise the welcoming, Christ-centered atmosphere, dedicated teaching staff, and advanced academic curriculum compared to public schools. Parents report their children are well-prepared for high school and life.
Early Foundations Children'S Academy
1755 Airpark Drive, Redding, CA
Early Foundations Children's Academy receives overwhelmingly positive reviews praising the director Wendy, caring staff, safe environment, and strong academic outcomes. One recent negative review describes inadequate support for a toddler with behavioral challenges and frustration with how the situation was handled.
Munchkin University Infant Center And Preschool
2620 Railroad Ave., Redding, CA
Parents highlight the program's educational focus, noting improvements in communication and social skills, while appreciating the staff's attentiveness and daily updates. Families report that children are consistently happy, well-rested, and engaged with the curriculum and environment.
Kids & Me Preschool
3695 Churn Creek Rd., Redding, CA
Kids & Me Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, clean facilities, educational curriculum, and owner's responsiveness. One negative review alleges poor classroom management and discriminatory practices, though this contrasts sharply with all other accounts.
Bright Futures Children Center (Preschool)
1345 Liberty Street, Redding, CA
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Daycare Centers in Redding, California
There are 49 daycare centers in Redding, California. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Redding have an average rating of 4.43 out of 5 across 19 rated facilities, with 47% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Headstart Programs facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 127 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Redding, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
All Daycare Centers in Redding
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- Address
- 1345 Liberty Street, Redding, CA
- Phone
- (530) 276-0506
Redding Cooperative Preschool is a highly praised play-based preschool with a 60+ year history of building community among families. Parents consistently highlight the exceptional teacher (Jen), extensive outdoor facilities, and the unique cooperative model that allows parent involvement in their child's learning.
- Address
- 658 Mary Street, Redding, CA
- Phone
- (530) 241-4355
- Address
- 118 Churn Creek Road, Redding, CA
- Phone
- (530) 244-1891
Parents highlight the program's educational focus, noting improvements in communication and social skills, while appreciating the staff's attentiveness and daily updates. Families report that children are consistently happy, well-rested, and engaged with the curriculum and environment.
- Address
- 2620 Railroad Ave., Redding, CA
- Phone
- (530) 241-8666
- Address
- 1156 Del Monte Ct., Redding, CA
- Phone
- (530) 722-9114
- Address
- 1345 Liberty St., Redding, CA
- Phone
- (530) 276-0506
Early Foundations Children's Academy receives overwhelmingly positive reviews praising the director Wendy, caring staff, safe environment, and strong academic outcomes. One recent negative review describes inadequate support for a toddler with behavioral challenges and frustration with how the situation was handled.
- Address
- 1755 Airpark Drive, Redding, CA
- Phone
- (530) 243-7883
Mount Calvary Lutheran School receives consistently positive feedback from parents and community members. Reviewers praise the welcoming, Christ-centered atmosphere, dedicated teaching staff, and advanced academic curriculum compared to public schools. Parents report their children are well-prepared for high school and life.
- Address
- 3961 Alta Mesa Dr., Redding, CA
- Phone
- (530) 221-2451
Kids & Me Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, clean facilities, educational curriculum, and owner's responsiveness. One negative review alleges poor classroom management and discriminatory practices, though this contrasts sharply with all other accounts.
- Address
- 3695 Churn Creek Rd., Redding, CA
- Phone
- (530) 222-3525
Trinity Lutheran School Age Program receives mostly positive reviews praising the loving, kind staff and community atmosphere. However, one parent with a special needs child reported their son experienced peer rejection and was dismissed from the program after allegedly being disruptive, with concerns about lack of communication from staff regarding behavioral incidents.
- Address
- 2440 Hilltop Drive, Redding, CA
- Phone
- (530) 221-6686
Trinity Lutheran Preschool in Redding receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its caring, loving environment and strong sense of community, though one parent reported their special needs child experienced bullying from peers and was dismissed from the after-school program due to disruptive behavior without proper communication.
- Address
- 2440 Hilltop Dr., Redding, CA
- Phone
- (530) 221-6686
Caterpillar Campus Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the clean facility, caring and dedicated staff, strong educational curriculum, and supportive owner Jennifer who goes above and beyond expectations. Multiple families report significant developmental progress in their children and express strong loyalty to the center.
- Address
- 3313 Bechelli Lane, Redding, CA
- Phone
- (530) 255-8070
Parents consistently praise Caterpillar Campus for its clean, well-organized facility, caring and compassionate staff, and strong developmental outcomes for children. The owner is noted for going above and beyond expectations, and families report feeling like part of a supportive community. Children show improvements in speech, social skills, and academic learning.
- Address
- 3333 Bechelli Lane, Redding, CA
- Phone
- (530) 338-2985
One parent reports that their children are thriving and happy to attend, noting that an older child still speaks fondly of the center. The reviewer highlights that the program successfully teaches letters and numbers, with a three-year-old excited to share daily learning.
- Address
- 3500 Churn Creek Rd., Redding, CA
- Phone
- (530) 221-6488
Kinderland Child Development Center receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring and attentive staff, strong child development outcomes, and flexibility in scheduling. Children are reported to be happy, engaged, and well-prepared for kindergarten.
- Address
- 1630 Victor Avenue, Redding, CA
- Phone
- (530) 223-6161
Montessori Infant Community of Shady Oaks receives mixed reviews, with most parents praising the caring staff, calm learning environment, and strong parent communication. However, recent reviews describe significant concerns about owner behavior, staff changes affecting quality of care, and alleged bullying of children who don't fit the owner's preferences.
- Address
- 1410 Victor Ave., Redding, CA
- Phone
- (530) 222-0355
Feedback for Heather Ridge Child Care Center is polarized, with one parent calling it the best daycare in town and praising the amazing staff, while another describes the facility as horrible and unsafe. A third review highlights staff who go above and beyond to ensure children feel comfortable and safe.
- Address
- 820 Saint Marks St., Redding, CA
- Phone
- (530) 241-7226
One parent describes the facility as the best daycare in town with amazing staff, while another notes that the staff goes above and beyond to ensure children feel comfortable and safe. Conversely, a single review characterizes the center as a horrible and unsafe place for children.
- Address
- 820 Saint Marks St., Redding, CA
- Phone
- (530) 241-7226
West Redding Preschool receives mostly positive reviews praising the toddler and infants rooms for caring, nurturing staff who support child development and communication with parents. However, several parents report serious concerns about inconsistent care quality, unprofessional teacher conduct, and policy enforcement issues.
- Address
- 3490 Placer Road, Redding, CA
- Phone
- (530) 243-2225
- Address
- 19711 Shasta College Drive, Redding, CA
- Phone
- (530) 241-7951
- Address
- 2301 Saturn Skwy, Redding, CA
- Phone
- (530) 223-5108
- Address
- 2301 Saturn Skyway, Redding, CA
- Phone
- (530) 224-4130
- Address
- 3500 Tamarack Drive, Bldg. B, Redding, CA
- Phone
- (530) 246-2065
- Address
- 505 Springer Drive, Redding, CA
- Phone
- (530) 224-4148
- Address
- 3499 Hiatt Drive, Redding, CA
- Phone
- (530) 225-0356
- Address
- 3499 Hiatt Drive, Redding, CA
- Phone
- (530) 225-0355
- Address
- 3407 Hiatt Dr., Redding, CA
- Phone
- (530) 225-0404
- Address
- 873 Canby Road, Redding, CA
- Phone
- (530) 222-0675
- Address
- 2150 Civic Center Dr, #34, Redding, CA
- Phone
- (530) 245-7723
- Address
- 8835 Swasey Drive, Redding, CA
- Phone
- (530) 241-9541
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- Licensing status with California's regulatory agency
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- Safety measures and cleanliness
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