Manton, CA

Manton Learning Center is a highly-regarded local facility serving the rural Manton community with a comprehensive early childhood education program. The center focuses on developmental learning through hands-on activities, outdoor exploration, and structured academic preparation. Their curriculum emphasizes literacy development, social skills, and kindergarten readiness while incorporating the natural environment of the surrounding area. Teachers maintain low student-teacher ratios and many have early childhood education credentials. The facility features age-appropriate classrooms, secure outdoor play areas, and a nurturing environment that emphasizes individual attention and community values.

This KinderCare location serves families throughout the greater Redding area, including Manton residents seeking comprehensive childcare services. The center follows KinderCare's nationally-recognized curriculum that balances academic preparation with social-emotional development. Features include dedicated infant rooms with individualized care plans, STEM learning labs, literacy-rich environments, and secure outdoor playgrounds. All teachers receive ongoing professional development and maintain CPR/first aid certification. The center emphasizes communication with parents through daily reports and regular conferences, plus offers flexible scheduling to accommodate working families commuting from surrounding communities.

The Goddard School of Redding provides high-quality early childhood education serving families in the greater Redding region, including Manton. Their F.L.EX.® Learning Program (Fun Learning Experience) balances academic learning with creative play and social development. The school features purpose-built classrooms, secure entry systems, and age-appropriate learning materials. Curriculum includes language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, and arts, delivered by degreed teachers in low-ratio classrooms. The facility includes multiple playgrounds, indoor motor skills areas, and technology-enhanced learning spaces. Parents appreciate the strong communication, detailed progress reports, and focus on preparing children for elementary school success.