Ages 2–5

Best Preschools in Redding

Top 20 licensed programs serving children ages 2–5, ranked by compliance record, parent reviews, and capacity.

36 preschool-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 36 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 20 by inspection record, parent reviews, and licensed capacity.

100% 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 20 Preschools in Redding

Alta Mesa Children's Center (scoe)

Excellent

Child Care Center · Redding

Capacity: 24 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo

Alta Mesa Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Redding

Capacity: 39 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo

Bethel Christian Preschool

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Redding

Capacity: 24 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo

Boulder Creek Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Redding

Capacity: 24 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo

Country Christian Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Redding

Capacity: 58 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo

Creative Kids Preschool

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Redding

Capacity: 26 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo

Early Foundations Children's Academy

Excellent

Child Care Center · Redding

Capacity: 120 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo

Grant Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Redding

Capacity: 85 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo

Juniper State Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Redding

Capacity: 48 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo

Lassen View State Preschool (scoe)

Excellent

Child Care Center · Redding

Capacity: 44 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo

Munchkin University Infant Center and Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Redding

Capacity: 57 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo

Redding Cooperative Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Redding

Capacity: 24 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo

Rother Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Redding

Capacity: 20 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo

Scoe - Hilltop Early Learning Center

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Redding

Capacity: 41 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo

Scoe - Sycamore State Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Redding

Capacity: 24 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo

Scoe Bonnyview State Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Redding

Capacity: 24 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo

Scoe Magnolia Cottage State Preschool

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Redding

Capacity: 20 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo

Shasta College Early Childhood Education Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Redding

Capacity: 49 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo

Shasta Head Start - Birchwood

Excellent

Child Care Center · Redding

Capacity: 24 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo

Shasta Head Start - Juniper

Excellent

Child Care Center · Redding

Capacity: 16 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed preschools are in Redding?

Redding has 36 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 Redding?

Typical monthly tuition for a preschool program in Shasta County is about $815 at a center and $733 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.