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Early Foundations Children's Academy

Daycare center in Redding, CA. 1755 Airpark Drive, Redding, CA 96001

4.8 (16 on Google)Read parent reviews
Call (530) 243-7883Visit website
AgesInfant, toddler and preschool
HoursSee hours below
Tuition fromNot listed
Licensed capacity144 children
Citations on file7 (1 Type A)
On the register since2012

About the program

Early Foundations Children's Academy is a licensed daycare center in Redding, California, on the state register since 2012. It is licensed for 144 children and serves infant, toddler and preschool ages.

Early Foundations Children’s Academy provides toddler, preschool, and pre-k education programs in Redding, California.

Tuition and capacity

Tuition: not listed. Early Foundations Children's Academy does not publish a fee schedule on its website.

Infant places240 to 12 months

Licensing and safety

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Licence typeDay Care Center + Infant Center · 455406267, 455406268
Licence statusActive since 2012
Licensed capacity144 children
Inspections on file3
Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. Last synced September 18, 2026.
Citations on file7Area median for centers: 1
Type A (immediate risk)18 of 60 centers have at least one
Substantiated complaints13 inspection visits · last visit September 2026

California cites a Type A violation for an immediate risk to the health or safety of children, and a Type B violation for a record-keeping or maintenance item. The state file gives counts, dates and regulation numbers, not the inspector's notes.

Regulations cited

101223(a)(2) · 1596.8662(b)(1) · 101700.3(b)(2) · 1596.76 · 101439.1(b) · 1596.8662(b)(1) · 101700.3(b)2 · 1596.76

Open the state record for each visit report.

What parents say

Early Foundations has been amazing the teachers are all incredibly kind, nurturing, and truly care about the children. The environment they’ve created is amazing lots of outdoor space and perfectly designed for kids to learn and play. My children are always excited to go to school and I have complete peace of mind knowing they are in such wonderful hands. I cannot recommend them highly enough!

Lauren Moss · 5/5 on Google · 3 months ago

This is my truth; I would not recommend this daycare or school. The way the director handled my son's situation did not align with the school's mission, which claims to promote diversity, allow students to grow at their own pace, and help them achieve success. Instead of helping behavioral kids improve, this school chooses to remove them. My son started in September 2025, but it only lasted two months. He was 27…

Linda lo · 2/5 on Google · 7 months ago

We truly love Early Foundations. The teachers care for our child like their own, and the leadership is thoughtful, supportive, and proactive. They went above and beyond by helping place a referral for our son to receive physical therapy, which meant more to us than we can put into words. We are incredibly grateful for the care, attention, and heart they show our family.

Courtney Ochoa · 5/5 on Google · 7 months ago

I can’t say enough good things about Early Foundations and their director, Wendy. My son went Early Foundations from infancy through pre-K. He is now in kindergarten and testing in the top 95th percentile in reading and 90th in math. My niece is in the two‘s classroom and with the school’s diligence to give every child what they need, she was able to get a speech services as a toddler and is doing amazing. The…

Kylee Kranig · 5/5 on Google · 7 months ago
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Getting there

1755 Airpark Drive, Redding, CA 96001

Questions about Early Foundations Children's Academy

Is Early Foundations Children's Academy licensed?

Yes. Early Foundations Children's Academy holds an active Day Care Center + Infant Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 455406267, 455406268), with a licensed capacity of 144 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

Has Early Foundations Children's Academy had any inspection violations?

California's public file shows 7 citations for Early Foundations Children's Academy, 1 of them Type A, across 3 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.

What ages does Early Foundations Children's Academy take?

Early Foundations Children's Academy is licensed to serve infant, toddler and preschool ages.

How much does Early Foundations Children's Academy cost?

Early Foundations Children's Academy does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.

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