Ages 2–5

Best Preschools in Red Bluff

Top 14 licensed programs serving children ages 2–5, ranked by compliance record, parent reviews, and capacity.

14 preschool-capable facilities

0 top rated

79% clean record

Typical tuition

Average monthly cost in Tehama County

2022 median

$1,021

/ month

infant

$786

/ month

toddler

$651

/ month

preschool

Median cost at licensed child care centers. Licensed family child care homes typically cost 20-30% less (infant care around $557/month).

Red Bluff has 14 licensed childcare providers serving preschool-age children (2–5), combining Child Care Centers and qualifying Family Child Care Homes. California caps preschool ratios at 1:12 (one caregiver per twelve kids). This guide ranks the top 14 by inspection record, parent reviews, and licensed capacity.

79% of the ranked programs have a clean inspection record with zero citations on file. Each facility's page shows the full inspection and complaint history so you can dig deeper before scheduling a tour.

Programs vary widely in philosophy — Montessori, Reggio Emilia, play-based, and academic models are all represented. Click any listing to see the teaching style (when the owner has published it), tuition ranges, and the latest CCLD inspection summary.

Top 14 Preschools in Red Bluff

Bidwell State Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Red Bluff

Capacity: 24 Est. preschool tuition: $550 – $750/mo

First Church of God Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Red Bluff

Capacity: 40 Est. preschool tuition: $550 – $750/mo

Fish Tales

Excellent

Child Care Center · Red Bluff

Capacity: 19 Est. preschool tuition: $550 – $750/mo

Happy Trails Head Start

Excellent

Child Care Center · Red Bluff

Capacity: 48 Est. preschool tuition: $550 – $750/mo

Jackson Heights State Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Red Bluff

Capacity: 24 Est. preschool tuition: $550 – $750/mo

Lincoln Street State Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Red Bluff

Capacity: 24 Est. preschool tuition: $550 – $750/mo

Lotus Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Red Bluff

Capacity: 20 Est. preschool tuition: $550 – $750/mo

Metteer State Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Red Bluff

Capacity: 24 Est. preschool tuition: $550 – $750/mo

Michelle Blanchard Family Child Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Red Bluff

Capacity: 14 Est. preschool tuition: $650 – $900/mo

Olga Rodriguez Family Child Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Red Bluff

Capacity: 14 Est. preschool tuition: $650 – $900/mo

Violet Espinosa Family Child Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Red Bluff

Capacity: 14 Est. preschool tuition: $650 – $900/mo

Lacey's Lil Learners Child Care Center

Poor

Child Care Center · Red Bluff

Capacity: 39 Est. preschool tuition: $550 – $750/mo

Little Scholars Preschool

Good

Child Care Center · Red Bluff

Capacity: 30 Est. preschool tuition: $550 – $750/mo

Kotasik Daycare

Good

Child Care Center · Red Bluff

Capacity: 34 Est. preschool tuition: $550 – $750/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed preschools are in Red Bluff?

Red Bluff has 14 licensed childcare programs that serve preschool-age children (ages 2–5). This includes dedicated preschool centers and family child care homes whose licenses cover this age group.

What's the difference between a preschool and a daycare center?

In California licensing terminology the two overlap significantly — most "preschools" are licensed as Child Care Centers that happen to serve children ages 2–5 with a structured curriculum. Dedicated preschool programs tend to emphasize school readiness, early literacy, and social-emotional development.

How much does preschool cost in Red Bluff?

Typical monthly tuition for a preschool program in Tehama County is about $672 at a center and $764 at a family child care home (based on 2022 benchmark data). Part-day and half-day programs cost less.

What should I look for when choosing a preschool?

Look for a published curriculum or teaching philosophy, low teacher turnover, outdoor play space, a clean inspection history on the facility's page, and caregivers who engage warmly with children during your tour. Ask about ratio (state maximum is 1:12 for preschoolers), transition plans to kindergarten, and how behavior and conflict are handled.