Ages 0–2

Best Infant Daycares in Redding

Top 20 licensed programs serving babies and toddlers (ages 0–2), ranked by compliance record, parent reviews, and capacity.

47 infant-capable 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 has 47 licensed childcare providers that serve infants and toddlers, combining dedicated Infant Centers with Family Child Care Homes whose CCLD licenses cover infant age groups. California enforces strict staffing ratios for infant care — typically one caregiver per four infants — and this listing ranks the top 20 options by compliance record, parent reviews, and licensed capacity.

100% of the ranked programs have a clean inspection record with no Type A (serious) or Type B (minor) citations on file. Each facility page includes the full inspection history, complaint records, and capacity details so you can make an informed decision before touring.

Whether you need care for a 6-month-old or a 20-month-old, the programs below cover the full 0–2 age band. Click any listing to see hours, tuition (when the owner has published it), and the most recent CCLD inspection summary.

Top 20 Infant Daycares in Redding

Alison Post-deavers Family Child Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Redding

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $750 – $1,000/mo

Amelia Griffiths Family Child Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Redding

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $750 – $1,000/mo

Burruss Family Child Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Redding

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $750 – $1,000/mo

Cherilynn Aase Family Child Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Redding

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $750 – $1,000/mo

Cheryl Breshears Family Child Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Redding

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $750 – $1,000/mo

Christa Dolce Family Child Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Redding

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $750 – $1,000/mo

Darcy Hearn Family Child Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Redding

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $750 – $1,000/mo

Denise Merritt Family Child Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Redding

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $750 – $1,000/mo

Early Foundations Children's Academy

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Redding

Capacity: 24 Est. infant tuition: $800 – $1,050/mo

Emily Werner Family Child Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Redding

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $750 – $1,000/mo

Hila Russell Family Day Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Redding

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $750 – $1,000/mo

Joanna Lynch Family Child Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Redding

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $750 – $1,000/mo

Karen Bobier Family Child Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Redding

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $750 – $1,000/mo

Kirsten Denney Family Child Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Redding

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $750 – $1,000/mo

Kristina Carbin Family Child Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Redding

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $750 – $1,000/mo

Lisa Rucker Family Child Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Redding

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $750 – $1,000/mo

Martin Family Child Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Redding

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $750 – $1,000/mo

Munchkin University Infant Center and Preschool

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Redding

Capacity: 12 Est. infant tuition: $800 – $1,050/mo

Porter Family Child Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Redding

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $750 – $1,000/mo

Rebecca Wigington Family Child Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Redding

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $750 – $1,000/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed infant daycares are in Redding?

Redding has 47 licensed childcare providers that serve infants and toddlers (ages 0–2). This includes dedicated Infant Centers and Family Child Care Homes whose licenses cover infant care.

What's the difference between an Infant Center and a Family Child Care Home for infant care?

Infant Centers are commercial facilities dedicated to babies and toddlers with lower child-to-staff ratios (typically 1:4 for infants) and infant-trained caregivers. Family Child Care Homes run from the caregiver's private residence with smaller mixed-age groups — often more flexible hours and a home-like feel.

How much does infant care cost in Redding?

Typical monthly tuition for infant care in Shasta County is about $932 at a center and $864 at a family child care home (based on 2022 benchmark data). Actual rates vary by facility, schedule, and whether meals are included.

What should I look for when visiting an infant daycare?

Check the caregiver-to-infant ratio (state requires 1:4 or better for infants), look at the nap and feeding setup, ask about diaper changes and feeding schedules, review the facility's inspection history on its detail page, and trust your gut on how caregivers interact with the babies present during your tour.