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Bright Futures Children Center (Preschool)

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Ages
Ages 2–5
Teacher ratio
1:12 (CA min)

1345 Liberty Street, Redding, CA 96001

Visit website ↗(530) 276-0506Directions ↗Licensed for 24
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
14
Complaint visits
14
Last visit
8/26/2025
Total visits
17

Citations are part of routine licensing oversight and range from minor (Type B) to serious (Type A). A citation alone doesn't mean a program is unsafe — read the full reports for context.

Source: California Dept. of Social Services, Community Care Licensing (updated 2025-09-29). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

Bright Futures Children Center provides educational and child care for infants through pre-K ages 0-5 years, focusing on whole child development through play-based learning and emergent curriculum. The center emphasizes building foundational skills in academics, social-emotional development, and character through theme-based activities, STEM, and phonics programs.

Philosophy
We believe the values and skills learned early on are first steps to success. At Bright Futures we focus on the whole child. Children learn through play and exploration in a safe environment that strengthens physical, social-emotional, cognitive and language skills.
Ages served
Infants/Toddlers 0-2 years, Preschool 2-3 years, Pre-K 3-5 years
Outdoor
Children have many opportunities to practice large and fine motor skills on our playground.

Programs

  • •STEM curriculum
  • •SPARKS
  • •Zoo Phonics
  • •Jumping Numbers
  • •Shaking Shapes
  • •Bright Readers program
  • •Theme-based curriculum

Highlights

  • ✓Staff cleared through Criminal History and Child Abuse Index; most have degrees and/or teaching credentials
  • ✓Uses Six Pillars of Character (Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring, Citizenship)
  • ✓Play-based learning with emphasis on emergent curriculum
  • ✓Bright Readers program to encourage love of reading

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Summarized by AI from the preschool's own website (Jun 23, 2026). Not written or verified by PreschoolWise — confirm details directly with the program.

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