Best Daycares in Redding

Top 20 licensed childcare facilities ranked by compliance record, parent reviews, and capacity.

85 licensed facilities
0 top rated
100% clean record

Typical tuition

Average monthly cost in Shasta County

2022 median
$1,075
/ month
infant
$789
/ month
toddler
$928
/ month
preschool

Median cost at licensed child care centers. Licensed family child care homes typically cost 20-30% less (infant care around $577/month).

Redding offers a solid selection of licensed providers with 85 licensed facilities, including 11 Family Child Care Homes and 6 Child Care Centers. We ranked the top 20 based on their official compliance record and parent reviews to help you find the best fit for your family.

The daycare landscape in Redding, Shasta County is strong — 100% of the top-ranked facilities have a clean inspection record with no citations. Our top pick, Alison Post-deavers Family Child Care Home, holds an Excellent facility score.

When it comes to cost, licensed child care centers in Redding, Shasta County charge a median of $932 per month for infant care and $815 for preschool. These are county-level estimates — individual facilities may vary. Family child care homes are typically more affordable, with infant care averaging around $864 per month.

Each facility listed below links to a detailed profile page where you can review inspection history, complaint records, capacity, and contact information. We update our rankings regularly as new licensing data becomes available.

Top 20 Daycares in Redding

1

Alison Post-deavers Family Child Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Redding

Capacity: 14
2

Alta Mesa Children's Center (scoe)

Excellent

Child Care Center · Redding

Capacity: 24
3

Alta Mesa Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Redding

Capacity: 39
4

Amelia Griffiths Family Child Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Redding

Capacity: 14
5

Bethel Christian Preschool

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Redding

Capacity: 24
6

Boulder Creek Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Redding

Capacity: 24
7

Burruss Family Child Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Redding

Capacity: 14
8

Cherilynn Aase Family Child Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Redding

Capacity: 14
9

Cheryl Breshears Family Child Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Redding

Capacity: 14
10

Christa Dolce Family Child Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Redding

Capacity: 14
11

Country Christian Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Redding

Capacity: 58
12

Creative Kids Preschool

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Redding

Capacity: 26
13

Darcy Hearn Family Child Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Redding

Capacity: 14
14

Denise Merritt Family Child Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Redding

Capacity: 14
15

Early Foundations Children's Academy

Excellent

Child Care Center · Redding

Capacity: 120
16

Early Foundations Children's Academy

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Redding

Capacity: 24
17

Emily Werner Family Child Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Redding

Capacity: 14
18

Grant Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Redding

Capacity: 85
19

Hila Russell Family Day Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Redding

Capacity: 14
20

Joanna Lynch Family Child Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Redding

Capacity: 14

Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Redding?
There are 85 licensed daycare facilities in Redding, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.
What types of daycare are available in Redding?
Redding has 11 Family Child Care Home, 6 Child Care Center, 2 Single Licensed Child Care Center, 1 Child Care - Infant Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.
How are daycares in Redding rated?
Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 100% of facilities in Redding have no citations on record.
How much does daycare cost in Redding?
Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Redding charge approximately $932/month for infants, $746/month for toddlers, and $815/month for preschool-age children. Licensed family child care homes are typically 20–30% less, with infant care around $864/month. Exact pricing varies by facility.

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