EFCA is the one of the best pre-schools I've ever had for my children. My son did two years there…read moreand was light years ahead of his kindergarten class when he went to school. My daughter is still enrolled and loves the school. The staff are all very professional and they love the children. The director is not absent from the school, but is actively involved in each of the children's lives. If you're looking for a place in the redding areas for your children, then this is it.

I don't believe the director, Wendy, had my sons best interest. Everything seemed great until we…read morementioned he doesn't nap unless waking up earlier, from then on it seemed as though she had made up her mind as to whether or not my son would be a "good fit". She called me twice with this concern before starting. We adjusted his schedule and he began napping at home around noon. 2.5 hours into his first day I received a phone call stating he's extremely overwhelmed, not wanting to participate in activities and trying to leave the classroom. He's 3 and has never been to a school before only home daycare. Of course he's overwhelmed. Instead of giving him a few days to adjust she was insistent he would not be a good fit and had us withdrawal. I also offered to become an aid and help him for the first few weeks, she refused. Children learn from consistency and repetition. They are also extremely receptive to rejection and my has never been more relieved to be see me. Be careful when looking into this place! They filter out any children that don't immediately conform to their standards.

My daughter did 1st grade to 6th and this has been the best school. Ms Amy, incredible teacher!read more

My son has attended Shady Oaks since October 2011, beginning in the toddler program at the age of 2…read moreand continuing into the primary class (age 3-5). I can't say enough positive things about our experience with Montessori. I had a difficult time initially understanding how the system would work. Without structured lessons, how can your child earn the necessities like reading and numbers? It turns out that by allowing my son to spend as long as HE wants on a given activity he has flourished and gone so much farther than I'd ever imagined a child his age could in the subjects that most interest him. He's working with numbers in the 10,000s and can complete geography puzzles that would have me stumped. He spent months sewing yarn on square canvases to create a box, a little bit each day. I'm astonished by the focus and dedication a child under 6 can have to a project when allowed to work on what they choose, instead of at the teacher's behest. It's been a truly eye-opening experience about education. We are definitely Montessori converts and our 2 year old will be joining in the Fall. All the teachers and staff members are kind and attentive with many years of Montessori experience. They've encouraged my son to learn while guiding him through the lessons at his pace. He's excited to show me his work and takes pride in his accomplishments. It's been an awesome experience.

The preschool feels like a home away from home with a strong sense of community. The parents truly…read morecare about their children's well being and it shows with how all the children treat each other and everyone's individual efforts. Teacher Jenn is amazing, I wish we could somehow extend the school to 8th grade, this is our third year and I highly recommend it for parents who want to be a part of their kids first years of education.

We moved from the Bay area to Redding and were warmly welcomed into The Redding Co-op family. They…read moresay it takes a village and you won't find a better one in Redding! All the parents are invested in the growth and development of the children here and Teacher Jen is the heart and soul of our family. My daughter loves her as we all do. My daughter always looks forward to going to school and will regularly talk about the other kids and what they did during the day long after we've come home. Even on weekends my daughter will sing some of the songs or count in Spanish on her own. The other parents here are such a joy! So blessed to have found such a wonderful community to introduce my daughter to her life long adventures in learning!

We love MU, and all the teachers our two children have had. From 8 weeks to 5 years old they have…read morealways been well cared for, and our older one was very prepared for kindergarten after leaving.

I also have had a current very good experience with Munchkin U. I just arrived in Thailand w my…read morefamily. Tino my 3 yr old has been attending MU for the past year and a half. His mom is Thai. Tino has had an awesome experience during this time. All the staff say hi every time we walk in and bye every time we leave. Very well organized, clean and follow CA state rules. Many activities for the kids to do. They give daily reports and follow their own curriculum to foster a scholastic foundation for school in the future. Behavior is supervised and feedback is given. Most of all Tino is happy when he goes and leaves. He always is active when I pick him up. Highly recommend.. Coach Eddie (Sub Teacher Shasta County)

After vising a few daycares/preschools in the area I decided to choose Kids and Me based off of the…read morecleanliness, the safety of having someone by the front door, the spacious indoor/ outdoor play area, and of course curriculum. Robin was a former teacher and is knowledgeable about what skills the children need to develop to prepare for Kindergarten. This of course was a major selling point for me. Robin and her staff genuinely care for the children; you can tell in the way they interact with them and the way the children beam in their presence. Additionally Robin is constantly working to provide the children with the best preschool experience possible. During the holidays and changing of seasons Robin would decorate the school to add a festive flare. Other times she would purchase new toys. She even installed misters outdoors for those super-hot days. She is always thinking of ways to improve her school. ((Thank you for that)) My daughter attended Kids and Me for a little over year and enjoyed the program so much that she begged to stay! Unfortunately for her, it was time to transition into Kindergarten. Teacher Marlena, Teacher Hannah, and Teacher Pam were in charge of my daughters care; they were all very loving and kind to my daughter. We will miss the staff tremendously.

We moved to the area in June of 2018, right before the Carr fire started. My husband and I are both…read moreteachers and planned to find a preschool for our 2 year old in the beginning of August. Then fire the happened and we ended up having to enroll her in a place fast, a week before school started. We went to Kids and Me first and immediately loved it. Robin (the owner) was so friendly and welcoming to us. I called her to schedule a tour and she was flexible and able to work around our schedule. We ended up showing up without giving her notice and she showed us around all the rooms. Everything was incredibly clean and well maintained. You can tell that they keep the place well looked after and that they are spending the time to make sure everything is safe for the kids. We looked at a few other places but did not get the same feeling as how we felt at Kids and Me. My daughter, like most kids, took time to adjust to the new environment and people but it was clear that she was well taken care of and looked after. I was told that she was having a hard time during lunches. Robin took it upon herself to help my daughter feel better by letting her eat lunch in her office. She allowed my daughter to sit and eat lunch with her until she was more comfortable. She went above and beyond to help make my daughter feel safe and loved. I have also been extremely impressed with how much learning they foster in the classrooms. My daughter seems to come home every day with either a new word or song. She is 2 and a half and can tell me her shapes, days of the week, and colors. She can count items up to 15 accurately. She is thriving in her classroom and doing so well. The teachers are working hard to come up with different ideas and ways to help the kids learn and grow. It feels so much like a school and not just some day care that your kid goes to while you are at work. Also, the teachers are always willing to take the time to talk to you at drop off and pick up. I can always ask them about her day and never feel like I get a scripted answer (like "It was good.") but rather a detailed explanation of her day. I usually pick her up with they are outside and I always see all the teachers playing with the kids and interacting with them. They don't just stand around waiting for the next kid to leave. Overall, I could not be happier with our choice to put our daughter here. They are so kind and caring to all the kids. I would recommend this school to anyone looking for an academically rich preschool where the kids are well cared for and loved.

We love it here! Our son has high functioning autism. The staff here has been amazing with him. I…read morehighly recommend this school if you are looking for a high quality preschool.

I was hesitant if I should write a review or no, because of the limited access to daycare in…read moreRedding, but since the safety of children is involved I decide to share our experience. We enrolled our son in this daycare sometime in Sept. 2024 (he was 1.5 years old), in the beginning it all seemed really nice, the staff were friendly and seemed to care about the kids. All that changed when one of the staff in the toddler class got fired because of alleged rough handling of one of the kids. After that, they seemed to always be short staffed, we didn't know which class to drop off our son, one time we would leave him in the infants area, next with the 3-year old, it was the same situation when picking him up, we had to walk all over the place to see where our son is. Additionally it's worth mentioning that every single day my son would come home with dirty face and hands, with snot all over his face, and almost every other week he was sick to the point that we had to keep him home. In few occasions when they were outside, we noticed kids playing with muddy water that had leaked from the drinking water fountain and had their faces in it and the staff would not interfere or stop the kids. we were fortunate to be on a waiting list for another daycare and my son's turn came up to get enrolled, but toward the last 2, 3 months in this daycare he didn't want to go, he was always upset during drop off and when picking him up, he would look upset until he would see us. All this, I do want to mention that I believe it is the management that is not good, the staff are most likely overworked and underpaid. If you care about your child's safety and health and if you have the means to not enroll him in this daycare, I would definitely suggest to stay away.

Worst place ever! My son cried for 8 hours straight the first day. The 2nd day I took him back to…read moreget give it another chance. I signed him in and left. I watched thru the window and he cried in the corner. Not once did any of the employees go and check on him. I watched as the employees sat on their phones I walked back in got my son and not one of the employees noticed that I took him out. I didn't even sign him out. It took them over a week and half to call me to see if my son was coming back. They are a fucking joke!

Caterpillar Campus is one of the nicest, cleanest and caring facilities in all of Redding. From the…read moremoment you walk in the door you can tell the owner and staff really appreciate what they do. The kids are always smiling and and having fun. At pickup time my son still continues to play because he likes being there so much. The teachers engage with the children regularly, their toys are always clean and seem to be new, and my son is learning quite a lot. I am so happy with this facility and am extremely comfortable with leaving my son in there care.

They have some really amazing staff here. I spend a lot of my time here and I watch everything that…read morethey do, and the kids truly love them. These are wives, mothers and grandmothers working here, which is great! I can talk to them and even exchange motherly wisdom. They are open to making adjustments wherever need be. As a nursing mom, I use my breaks to feed my daughter and have been doing so for several months. They have been so accommodating to this. They work as a team to raise the babies. I have never came there and my daughter was soaked and dirty, with the exception of her need to grab for the spoon during her morning feeds(can we say mess). She does this with me, so I don't expect them to be miracle workers. One of my favorite things about this place, outside of the staffing, is how the kids are separated. We all know that the older a kid gets the more they are into things, the more aggressive they can be and so forth. I passed up many Daycare Centers because the kids were grouped or easily had access to another group. Here, the kids are divided into rooms (with actual doors and hallways) and buildings, not only by AGE but also by DEVELOPMENT. The experienced walkers are separated from the crawlers, and non crawler and so forth. There are plenty of toys, learning activities, and reading. Ok lets talk price. They are by far the best when it comes to working with you. My husband and I schedules are rarely consistent. Sometimes we need full time, sometimes we do not. Unlike many other organizations, Kinderland has adjustable pricing and are willing to credit for the time that was not used. For me this was fabulous. When we decided to go out of town we did not get charged for those days that she was not in attendance. You will find that most places charge you for a set schedule regardless if the days are used and for their time off/holidays. Just a side note. I think it is important for parents to take the time to connect and share with the caregiver. Let them know your needs, they are pact full of information and can tell you what is going on (just in case you missed it). Not every place is meant for everyone, that is why we have options. Take the time to choose wisely.

Everybody from the office staff to the teachers are very friendly and kind. My grandson loves going…read moreto school everyday. He enjoys all his friends and loves Ms. Cindy very much and loves being in her classroom. He has learned quite a bit and has come along way from when he first started out there. I thank you Ms. Cindy and all the other helpers there very much. You are all great. I would recommend Kinderland to anyone looking for Child Care. We appreciate you all.

My son has been at this Daycare for over a year and a half. He is a doing phenomenal here !! Such a…read morechange since we started . He just turned 3 , knows how to spell his name , his alphabet and can count to twenty . We were told by our pediatrician to maybe look into outside help with a speech therapist , because he wasn't talking much at all ( which is common, EVERY little has their own pace ) . After our three year checkup , the Pediatrician was so Impressed with his linguistics and communication WENDY IS TRULY AMAZING !! Our son has learned so much with here! Everyday he comes home with a craft project, and a letter, he's learned for the day with a new word corresponding to the letter. He's excited to tell me his new word , and I'm amazed by how in tune everyone who works there is with his quirks . We are having some Potty training complications, and she is sooo nurturing (so is everyone working there ) they all make a huge point to keep me informed on his pee & poo accomplishments. . She makes sure they get prizes for going potty & celebrates every holiday and birthday. I am a first time momma and my son is everything to me , knowing he is loved , learning and growing his vocabulary, so he can express himself means everything to me in a safe nurturing environment. That piece of mind while I'm away from him is priceless. I was militant in Choosing a daycare after a previous experience and Wendy's has surpassed anything I could have hoped for . Wendy offers suggestions on behavior and learning always to communicate to me what we can work on together for helping him grow and it's always coming from a loving place . I want to raise a good human! Like I said I'm a first time momma and any help or ideas she can offer I greatly appreciate. I WISH I COULD GIVE A HUNDRED STARS . If you are nervous about finding the perfect place for your little and a crazed momma who is obsessed with finding the perfect place while you are away THIS IS IT !! I WE ARE SO LUCKY WE FOUND WENDY'S DAYCARE! ! She sends me pictures daily of his smile and videos of their activities. It literally makes my entire day and I can't wait to pick him up !

Wendy's Daycare is by far the most amazing daycare in the world and I can't say enough good things…read moreabout this place... Given the unfortunate reviews that have come about, it is long past time that I share my story. If you are here checking reviews, you already know qualified childcare in our town difficult to come by. Knowing that I began my search early in my pregnancy 4 years ago. Several friends and families recommended Wendy's Daycare, and so I made the call to find out more information. To my disappointment, there was a waiting list 6 months out. (Weird that someone who is reportedly so terrible can still have a wait list a mile long all these years later) So I put our name on the list, and we waited. Sadly, no space was available by the time I went back to work so we found alternate childcare. Long story short, it was a total nightmare. A year later I was at the end of my rope, ready to quit my job and stay home, when I got the call that would change my life! Wendy had a space and wanted to schedule an interview. Being new to this game, I first thought it odd that a daycare would want to interview me. Isn't she working for me? Aren't I interviewing her? However, in a world where parents have varying personalities and levels of experience and as a rational adult whose concern for their children is paramount it makes total sense! The fact that Wendy has the emotional capacity to recognize the importance of these relationships speaks to her incredible character. Spaces at Wendy's are not easy to come by and that is because so much care and thought goes into selecting children and families, and once you're there you don't give up your spot willingly. Wendy puts every ounce of herself into the time she and her staff spends with children and she works hard to make sure anyone coming into her home is a good fit. It is a shame when people you once trusted turn on you and spread vindictive lies. Contrary to my original thought, Wendy may work for me in the sense that I pay for her service, but in truth, she works for my children. Taking care every day to research the latest curriculum, staying up on nutrition and health and safety to ensure that my children are receiving a well-rounded experience. She knows my children and their personalities as much or more than I do and is always there to listen and offer valuable advice when needed. To cut to the chase, I have since had another child and would have a dozen more if I it meant I could go to Wendy's every day. I now work for the Early Education Department of the Shasta County Office of Education and I can tell you in all confidence, as someone who has seen the worst, Wendy's Daycare is the best there is. I have never once felt anxious or uncomfortable about the care my children receive here. Wendy's staff is loving and compassionate. My children are happy and excited to spend time here. My oldest daughter went into Kindergarten more than prepared and Wendy's has the best reputation of any early learning center that feeds into our school. Wendy helped with our potty training issues, and my daughter was reading and writing by 3 years old, which is impressive because the information is presented in a way that my kids do not even realize they are learning, all they know is they are having fun and feeling loved. Yes, there are rules, and expectations. Children and parents alike know what is expected and Wendy provides consistency and security to all of us. Yes, Wendy runs a tight ship, but given the fact that she has nearly 20 years of experience, she knows that both children and adults need boundaries, and she knows what works. Believe what you will, but I rest easy every day knowing that my kids are well cared for, and Wendy will be part of our family long after my children age out.

My Grandson has gone here from pre-K to fourth grade the teachers are absolutely fabulous they…read moreactually believe in teaching and not only teaching but doing it with value and moral and you can tell the teachers enjoy what they are doing like it was gods calling on them And they absolutely love and care for each child and wants them to exceed and now another Grandson is starting pre-K and I also like to Give a big thumbs up to Debbie senior the principal and what she has accomplished in the time that she has been there!

My child absolutely loved this preschool, moving on to Kindergarten was hard for him because of the…read moreincredible teachers at Liberty Christian, especially Mrs. Andi who my son adores. The teacher's aid have been there for a long time as well so it made things easier for us to decide on this school. It felt safe and right from the first day we walked in. I was surprised at how affordable it was too.