Welcome to Caterpillar Campus, a premier preschool experience in Redding, California. Our mission is to provide a nurturing and stimulating environment that fosters the growth and development of young children, setting them up for success in kindergarten and beyond.
Our History
Founded in 2012, Caterpillar Campus was established to meet the growing need for quality childcare in the Redding area. Our experienced staff, all of whom are certified in CPR/First Aid, have undergone extensive training in special needs, behavior management, and mandated reporting. Our curriculum is designed to emphasize learning as an interactive process, where children can explore and discover at their own pace.
Our Philosophy
At Caterpillar Campus, we believe that every child is unique and deserves a tailored approach to learning. Our experienced teachers create a stimulating environment that encourages children to develop physically, emotionally, socially, and cognitively. We focus on key subjects such as literacy, numeracy, and social skills to ensure that our students are well-prepared for kindergarten.
Our Services
Our programs are designed to cater to children from 2 to 5 years old, with a kindergarten-readiness program that is play-based and effective. We provide a variety of learning tools to optimize growth in small and large motor skills, while our curriculum is aligned with the California preschool framework and foundations developed by the California Department of Education.
What We Offer
- A large variety of learning tools to optimize growth in small and large motor skills
- Emphasis on literacy, numeracy, and social skills
- Experienced teachers who are CPR/First Aid certified and have undergone extensive training in special needs, behavior management, and mandated reporting
- A stimulating environment that promotes physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development
- Quality educational resources and academic excellence
- Focus on competencies, interests, and needs of children
- Stimulating environment with meal and snack provisions
- Flexible payment schedules and alternative payment programs
- Early bird discounts and alternative payment programs accepted
Our Commitment
At Caterpillar Campus, we are committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment that promotes the growth and development of every child. We recognize the importance of inclusivity and strive to create a culture that values diversity and promotes equity.
Our Support
We are a proud participant of North State QCNS (Quality Counts North State) and utilize resources provided by First 5 Shasta. We are committed to providing the highest level of care and education to our students and their families.
Overall Experience
The reviewers have shared their experiences with Caterpillar Campus, a preschool that provides a nurturing environment for children.
Positive Comments
The majority of the reviewers have expressed their satisfaction with the preschool, praising the loving and dedicated staff, clean and inviting environment, and the significant growth in their children's speech, social skills, and potty training. They appreciate the flexibility and support provided by the staff, and the overall feeling of being part of a big family.
Negative Comments
However, one reviewer had a very negative experience with the preschool, citing issues with the owner, Jennifer, who seemed more concerned with collecting payments than with the children's educational and emotional needs. The reviewer felt that the preschool was more focused on making money than on providing a quality education, and that Jennifer was unprofessional and only cared about getting paid.
Specific Strengths and Weaknesses
Strengths:
- Dedicated and loving staff
- Clean and inviting environment
- Significant growth in speech, social skills, and potty training
- Flexibility and support provided by the staff
- Feeling of being part of a big family
Weaknesses:
- Owner, Jennifer, seemed more concerned with collecting payments than with the children's educational and emotional needs
- Unprofessional behavior by Jennifer
- Focus on making money rather than providing a quality education
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