Licensed for
144
children at one time. This is the state’s limit. It is not the number enrolled now.
Child care center and infant center
Early Foundations Children's Academy
Redding · 2 state licences
Not scored
Preschools aren’t tested, scored or ranked. Licensed since 2012. No serious violations in 6 state visits to its child care center licence.
Licensed since
2012
The state issued this child care center licence on October 17, 2012.
Type A findings
0
across 6 state visits to its child care center licence. Type A means an immediate risk to health or safety.
Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing · licensing record synced August 13, 2026.
State licensing
What does the state record about Early Foundations Children's Academy?
It holds two licences, a child care center for 120 children and an infant center for 24.
Child Care Center, licence 455406267
Licensed for 120 children since 2012. The state has 6 visits on file and no Type A finding.
Child Care Center
Active
First licensed October 17, 2012
Latest recorded visit: May 21, 2026
Licence number455406267
Type A findings
0
Across 6 state visits. Type A means an immediate risk to health or safety.
Type B findings
3
Across 6 state visits. The state reports a total. It does not say which visit a finding came from.
0
Complaint visits
A complaint visit is an investigation. The record does not say what the state decided.
- Licensed capacityThe most allowed at once, not current openings or group size120 children
- State visits on file2 inspection visits, 4 other visits6
- Citation codes listedA code doesn’t say when a finding happened or whether it was corrected1596.8662(b)(1), 101700.3(b)(2), 1596.76
Visit dates and visit types, licence 455406267
Dates are listed as supplied by CCLD. Finding totals above are not attached to individual visits.
Full state record for licence 455406267 ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Infant Center, licence 455406268
Licensed for 24 children since 2012. The state has 5 visits on file and 1 Type A finding.
Infant Center
Active
First licensed October 17, 2012
Latest recorded visit: December 11, 2025
Licence number455406268
Type A findings
1
Across 5 state visits. Type A means an immediate risk to health or safety.
Type B findings
3
Across 5 state visits. The state reports a total. It does not say which visit a finding came from.
0
Complaint visits
A complaint visit is an investigation. The record does not say what the state decided.
- Licensed capacity24 children
- State visits on file1 inspection visit, 4 other visits5
- Citation codes listedA code doesn’t say when a finding happened or whether it was corrected101439.1(b), 1596.8662(b)(1), 101700.3(b)2, 1596.76
Visit dates and visit types, licence 455406268
Dates are listed as supplied by CCLD. Finding totals above are not attached to individual visits.
Full state record for licence 455406268 ↗ (opens in a new tab)
AskWhen was your last state licensing visit, and what did it find?
A licensing record shows what state inspectors checked. It does not describe teaching or a child’s day. Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing · licensing record synced August 13, 2026. Check the state’s current inspection records ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Cost
We have no prices.
Ask for the weekly or monthly rate and what it includes.
AskWhat does a year cost in total, and when could our child start?
TK and kindergarten
When could free TK start instead?
The September after they turn 4. California’s public transitional kindergarten (TK) is free for children who turn 4 by September 1.
The 4 nearest public elementary schools with a TK class
0.4mi
Manzanita Elementary
Redding Elementary
Scope Score 79Solid · 70th percentile
1.3mi
Cypress Elementary
Redding Elementary
Scope Score 69Needs Support · 13th percentile
1.6mi
Juniper
Redding Elementary
Scope Score 78Solid · 65th percentile
1.7mi
Turtle Bay
Redding Elementary
Scope Score 76Solid · 54th percentile
See all 23 TK campuses in Redding →
Each percentile compares a school with California schools at its own level. 75 is the typical California school. 100 is the best result in the state. Distance is a straight line. It is not an attendance boundary. Check TK and kindergarten entry with the district. Source: California Department of Education, state tests (CAASPP), spring 2026, and the state’s TK enrollment counts.
Next steps
How do I visit Early Foundations Children's Academy, and what should I ask?
Call (530) 243-7880 and ask to visit during the day, while children are there.
- When was your last state licensing visit, and what did it find?
- The licences allow 144 children across two licences (120 child care, 24 infant). How many children share your child’s room, and with how many adults?
- Which ages do you take, and how does a new child settle in?
- What are the daily hours and closure dates, and is there care before or after?
- What does a year cost in total, and when could our child start?
On a visit, watch how adults talk with children, how play and rest are set up, and how staff handle a hard morning.
Other licensed programs
Which other preschools are nearby?
These are the 5 nearest licensed programs. Open one to read its state record.
0.4mi
Not scoredScoe Magnolia Cottage State Preschool
Redding · Child care center · Licensed for 20 children
0.7mi
Not scoredWest Redding Preschool
Redding · Child care center and infant center · Licensed for 144 children
0.9mi
Not scoredMunchkin University Infant Center and Preschool
Redding · Child care center and infant center · Licensed for 69 children
0.9mi
Not scoredRedding Cooperative Preschool
Redding · Child care center · Licensed for 24 children
0.9mi
Not scoredShasta Head Start - Mary Street Center
Redding · Infant center · Licensed for 16 children
See all preschools in Redding →
Distance is a straight line from Early Foundations Children's Academy. Capacity is the most children the state allows at one time. Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing.
Short answers to 6 common questions
Is it licensed?
Yes. It holds an active child care center licence, number 455406267, first issued October 17, 2012. It holds 2 licences in all. See the details ↓
Has the state found problems?
6 state visits on file for licence 455406267, with no Type A finding and 3 Type B findings across them. Type A means an immediate risk to health or safety. See the details ↓
How many children are there?
Up to 144 children at once under the licences. That’s the state’s maximum, not current enrollment; ask how many are enrolled and their ages. See the details ↓
What does it cost?
We have no source for its prices. Ask for the weekly or monthly rate and what it includes. See the details ↓
When could my child start free TK instead?
The September after they turn 4. TK is free at public elementary schools for children who turn 4 by September 1. 23 public and charter campuses in Redding have a TK class. See the details ↓
How do I visit?
Call (530) 243-7880 and ask to visit during the day, while children are there. See the details ↓
Where these records come from
The inspection source covers child care centers, not family child care homes. Check each license’s sync date and the current state reports, then confirm routines and enrollment with the program.
Data source: California Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) · licensing record synced August 13, 2026
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