Our top picks for child care are listed here in this special advertising section. List your center by calling 1-800-500-6747. When calling the centers, please let them know you found them through North State Parent!

Chico

Bidwell Academy For Young Children
120 Mission Ranch Blvd. • (530) 345-2292
SM Ages: 2-12 yrs • Times: 7:30am – 5:30pm
A quality program created by educated and experienced teachers, providing a curriculum of kindness, discovery, individualism and parent involvement. Lic# 045404541

Chico Montessori Children’s House
814 Glenn St. • (530) 342-5518
S Ages: 3-5 yrs • Times: 8:30am-4pm
Montessori trained teachers for the development of the whole child. Emphasis on inner motivation, using the child’s natural curiosity and delight in discovery. A.m and p.m. sessions offered. Lic# 045401420

KidsPark
2483 Notre Dame Blvd # 110 • (530) 894-6800
DSM Ages: 2-12 yrs • Times: M-Th, 8am-10pm, Fri 8am-Midn, Sat 10am-Midn, Sun 1pm-6pm
Drop in childcare center with everything kids love! Large, colorful indoor space with tons of room for play. Games, crafts & group activities in a nurturing environment. Affordable hourly rates. No reservation necessary. Lic# 045404701 / 045404702

Laura’s Preschool
475 East 5th Ave. • (530) 343-1516
DSM Ages: 2-6 yrs • Times: 6:45am-6pm
Laura’s Preschool is a Christian Preschool where the goal is to have every child reach their full potential! We offer the following Enrichment Programs: Gymnastics, Yoga, Spanish & Music. We also offer swim lessons in our on-site pool. Call today or a tour of our school! Lic# 045405262

Little Sprouts Preschool
15 Overland Ct • (530) 345-0123
DSM Ages: 2-5 yrs • Times:  7am-6pm
ECO Green certified, gardening, nature walks, outdoor exploration, kindergarten readiness program, Zoo-phonics®, introduction to Spanish, French, sign language and fun! Lic# 045405784

Parkside Preschool & Daycare
1885 E. 8th St. • (530) 893-5139
www.parksidedaycare.com
DSM Ages: Infant-12 yrs • Times: 6am-6pm
Are you looking for loving and enriching childcare?  Look no further!  At Parkside we offer a “Junior Kindergarten” with credentialed teacher, yoga, gymnastics, gardening, park walks, Spanish, cooking, Zoo Phonics, sign language for babies, and FUN!  Come Discover with Us!  Lic# 045405614

Corning

Look-at-Me Preschool & Child Care
Corning • (530) 824-4768
DSM Ages: 0-12 yrs. • Times: M-F, 24 hrs
We are a caring community for lifelong learners. As a center of quality and excellence, we focus on Early Reading First programs and offer Dept. of Ed. approved curriculum and a Literacy Enriched Pre-K Program. Our staff utilizes research-based practices for all ages. Each day is planned, playful and has a purpose.  Lic.#: 525405429

Cottonwood

Brush Street Schoolhouse
3270 Brush St. • (530) 347-9686
SM Ages: 2-5 yrs • Times: 7:15am – 5:45pm
We provide a warm & caring environment away from home. Each child is encouraged to express creativity through art, language, music & developmentally appropriate activities. Saxon curriculum credentialed teachers with years of experience.  Lic# 455404373

Mount Shasta

First Baptist Church Preschool
812 Lassen Ln. • (530) 926-5715
DS Ages: 2-5 yrs • Times: 8:30am – noon
We accept and love all children and offer opportunities to grow in all areas with an emphasis on social development and Kindergarten readiness.  Lic# 471308544

Orland

Little Friends of Capay Preschool and ChildCare
25490 Moller Ave.  • (530) 514-0720
www.littlefriendsofcapay.com
S Ages: 2-5 yrs • Times: M-F, 7am – 6pm
Where children are encouraged to laugh and learn! We are a small childcare facility that offers a curriculum-based program with biblical emphasis in a safe, family friendly environment.   Lic# 525405800

Redding

ABC Childcare & Preschool
834 Lake Blvd. • (530) 246-3880
SM Ages: 0-9 yrs • Times: Mon-Sat 24hrs.
ABC is more than a safe place for your child to play –  it’s an environment in which your child can grow. Located 1 mile west of Raley’s Shopping Center on Lake Blvd.  Lic# 455402468

Bethel Christian Preschool
933 College View Dr. • (530) 246-6010
SM Ages: 3-4 yrs • Times: 7:30am – 5:45pm
Providing our children with a uniquely spiritual philosophy allowing each child to develop his/her full potential. Strong academic curriculum focusing on the whole child. Our caring and experienced staff is dedicated to every child’s learning experience. Lic# 451376572

Breshears School Age Child Care
(530) 222-2341
SM Ages: 4-12 yrs • Times: early am – 5:45pm
Quality before and afterschool program that includes homework time, crafts, playtime, field trips and positive social interaction. Transportation provided to and from school, serving the Enterprise and Columbia districts. Alternative payments accepted.  Lic# 455404441

Heather Ridge Infant Center
820 Saint Marks St. • (530) 241-7226
DSM Ages: 0-12 yrs • Times: 6:30am – 6pm
Full and part time programs available. Our quality program incorporates Zoo-phonics® into thematic monthly curriculum.  Enriched Pre-K program.  Outstanding qualified staff. Large outdoor play area. After-school and Summer School Age program available. Lic # 451372495

Kids and Me Preschool
3695 Churn Creek Rd. • (530) 222-3525
DSM Ages: 2-6 yrs •Times: 7am – 5:30pm
Quality preschool program in a happy, caring environment. Stimulating and comprehensive  curriculum that will prepare your child for kindergarten. Clean facility and large outdoor play area in a park-like setting. Great rates and flexible scheduling options year round. Lic# 451373876

Liberty Christian Preschool
3782 Churn Creek Rd. • (530) 222-2232
www.libertychristianredding.com
S Ages: 2.9-5 yrs • Times: M-F 8:30am – 2:40pm
To provide a Christian environment where children can learn and be nourished in Godly character. Basic readiness skills needed for success in kindergarten will be emphasized along with the development of the child’s physical, social, mental and spiritual needs. Lic # 451374 213

Munchkin University Infant Center & Preschool
2620 Railroad Ave. • (530) 241-8666
www.munchkinuniversity.com
DSM Ages: Infant Center: 8 wks-2 yrs;
Preschool: 2-5 yrs • Times: 6:30am – 5:30pm
At Munchkin University we believe that children need as many positive experiences as possible. Our amazing staff provides a great environment where each child is appropriately challenged and encouraged daily. Lic # 451374 213 & 451374 214

Redding Cooperative Preschool
658 Mary St. • (530) 241-4355
www.reddingcooppreschool.org
S Ages: 2.9-5 yrs• Times: 9am – noon
Celebrating 50+ years of parent participation and fun. The Co-op features hands-on science, art, motor skills, music and early literacy in a nurturing environment. Call to arrange a visit! Lic# 455401222

Secret Garden
118 Churn Creek Rd. • (530) 244-1891
www.secretgardenredding.com
DSM Ages: 2-K. • Times: 7:30am – 6pm
We offer excellent Pre-K phonics & Healthy Beginnings programs. A full curriculum with cultural appreciation, farm animals & natural foods, in a home-like, loving atmosphere. Teachers with experience and degrees. Lic# 455405638

Sharee’s T.L.C. Daycare
5425 Midway Dr. • (530) 244-1891
DSM Ages: Infant-12 yrs • Times: M-F  6:30am – 5:30 pm
We offer a loving, safe, home-away-from-home learning environment for all ages. Large playrooms and yard. Reading time, crafts, & music. Over 20 yrs. experience in childcare.  Lic# 455403431

St. Joseph Preschool & Infant-Toddler Center
1755 Airpark Dr. • (530) 243-7883
www.saintjosephredding.org
DSM Ages: Infant-Pre-K • Times: M-F  6:30am – 6pm
Beautiful campus. Professional staff. A loving, trusting, great start to early learning. We meet each parent’s need for quality care.
Lic# 451370448 & #455401518

West Redding Preschool
3490 Placer St. • (530) 243-2225
DSM Ages: 6 wks-12 yrs
Times: 6:30am – 6pm
A private accredited academic learning environment. Our focus is on Math, Science, Language Arts, Music, circle-time and Art. Lic# 455401406