Updated Nov 6, 2026 · Data from state licensing records · Methodology
Redding, CA has 51 licensed child care centers and school-age programs with 2,007 licensed seats in Kinfield's index. 20 accept infants. 24 (47%) have no citations on record, and the typical program has 1.
What inspectors cite most in Redding
Largest programs with no citations on record
| Program | ZIP | Seats | Ages | Last inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caterpillar Campus Preschool | 96002 | 64 | Preschool | 2026-07-01 |
| Shasta Head Start - Lake Center | 96003 | 60 | Infant, Toddler, Preschool | 2025-05-22 |
| Munchkin University Infant Center and Preschool | 96001 | 57 | Preschool | 2025-09-22 |
| Kinderland Child Development Center | 96003 | 53 | Preschool | 2026-06-30 |
| Juniper State Preschool | 96001 | 48 | Preschool | 2025-01-10 |
| Trinity Lutheran School Age Program | 96002 | 46 | School age | 2026-05-14 |
| Lassen View State Preschool (Scoe) | 96002 | 44 | Preschool | 2026-03-04 |
| Scoe - Hilltop Early Learning Center | 96003 | 41 | Infant, Toddler, Preschool | 2026-02-09 |
| Alta Mesa Preschool | 96002 | 39 | Preschool | 2025-12-12 |
| Shasta Head Start - Shasta College Children's Camp | 96003 | 37 | Preschool | 2025-02-06 |
| Redding Christian Preschool | 96002 | 28 | Infant, Toddler, Preschool | 2026-08-25 |
| Creative Kids Preschool | 96002 | 26 | Infant, Toddler, Preschool | 2026-09-22 |
No citations is a good sign, not a guarantee: newer programs have had fewer visits. Check the inspection dates.
Programs with the most citations
| Program | ZIP | Seats | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Futures Children Center (Infant) | 96001 | 16 | 26 |
| Bright Futures Childrens Center II | 96002 | 30 | 23 |
| Bright Futures Infant Center II | 96002 | 12 | 20 |
| Bright Futures Children Center (Preschool) | 96001 | 24 | 18 |
| Kinderland Child Development Center | 96003 | 36 | 8 |
| Heather Ridge Infant Center | 96003 | 12 | 7 |
| West Redding Preschool | 96001 | 107 | 5 |
| Early Foundations Children's Academy | 96001 | 120 | 4 |
| Trinity Lutheran Preschool | 96002 | 63 | 4 |
| Early Foundations Children's Academy | 96001 | 24 | 4 |
Large programs are inspected more and can carry more citations. Open each record for dates and corrections.
Neighborhoods by ZIP code
How to check a Redding daycare
Search any program on Kinfield or the official California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) site. Our California guide explains what each finding means. Citation counts reflect how often inspectors visit and what each regulator records, so compare programs within the same state, not across states. A citation is a finding at one visit, not a rating. Check each program's page for dates and whether it was corrected.
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Frequently asked questions
How many daycares are in Redding, CA?
Kinfield lists 51 licensed child care centers and school-age programs in Redding, CA, with 2,007 licensed seats. Home-based providers are counted separately.
How many Redding daycares take infants?
20 licensed programs in Redding, CA are licensed to care for infants.
What is the most common daycare citation in Redding?
"Mandated reporter (child abuse) training (Health and Safety Code §1596.8662(b)(1))", cited at 11 programs in Redding.