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Child Care Centers in Bakersfield, CA are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 9 reviews of the 44 listed child care centers

First Experiences Preschool at FUMC

The teachers and staff at First Experiences are amazing! I have recommended this school time and time again to family, friends, and anyone...

- Jill L.

7189 - La Petite Academy of Bakersfield

My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the...

- Carla C.

VILLAGE CHILD CARE CENTER, THE

The facility is new and beautiful. The staff is so inviting and uplifting!

- Lucy S.

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First Experiences Preschool at FUMC

4600 Stockdale Hwy Bakersfield, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
Academic
Child care
Preschool
First Experiences Preschool offers Christian based education and flexible schedules at affordable rate. Established in 1994, First Experiences has been a stable in childcare and grade school preparation for children ages 2 1/2 - 6 in the Bakersfield community. With experienced staff and smaller classroom sizes, children are able...

Jill L. says "The teachers and staff at First Experiences are amazing! I have recommended this school time and time again to family, friends, and anyone looking for a...

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7189 - La Petite Academy of Bakersfield

2616 GOSFORD RD BAKERSFIELD, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Child care
We provide nurturing day care and creative learning in a safe, home-like environment. Our School Readiness Pathway was designed to empower you with educational options to create the most fitting path for your child and to address each child's specific developmental needs. We offer specialized curriculum in our infant care,...

Carla C. says "My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the classroom. She greets us...

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VILLAGE CHILD CARE CENTER, THE

5915 NATHANIEL WAY BAKERSFIELD, CA

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$1150/mo
Cooperative
Waldorf
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
+ 1 more
Welcome to The Village Child Care Center, a 2-6 child care facility dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children to thrive. Our passionate team is committed to delivering exceptional care and early childhood education. We strive to instill a love for learning in every child, laying the...

Lucy S. says "The facility is new and beautiful. The staff is so inviting and uplifting! "

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Southwest Community Nursery

327 A St Bakersfield, CA

5.0(1)
Kindergarten
Child care
Preschool
The Southwest Community Nursery located at 327 A Street, Bakersfield, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. It offers basic learnings for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten prep. They offer before- and after- school activities including summer camps and winter breaks.

Tina says "SCNS is the BEST little preschool in town! My kids have loved their time here and it's been so wonderful to be able to be a part of their first school...

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Tosti Day Care

3900 Vance Ave Bakersfield, CA

5.0(1)
Child care
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Laura's Family Day Care

5805 Greenhorn Mountain Ct Bakersfield, CA

5.0(1)
Child care
In-Home daycare

Susanna says "We have been clients of this in home facility for 2 children. A decade apart and still the love and care coming from this home is top notch! I will forever...

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Sierra Montessori Childrens Center

3800 Wible Rd Bakersfield, CA

Developmental (play-based)
Montessori
Cooperative
Child care
Preschool
Sierra Montessori Children's Center is an early childhood program integrating a comprehensive, developmental Montessori curriculum with a focus on the whole child.
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Childtime of Bakersfield, CA

9903 Camino Media Bakersfield, CA

State license verified

Child care
At Childtime, your child gets what he or she needs to develop their best mind, their love of learning, their personality, their bright future. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, central to our educational philosophy is the belief that secure relationships with responsive and respectful adults provide the basis for all...
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La Petite Academy of Bakersfield

2616 Gosford Bakersfield, CA

State license verified

Child care
What matters to us at La Petite Academy is simple: Your child. Here, exceptionally strong, sound social and educational foundations are formed. Here, children learn to respect one another. Learn together. Learn to work together. Learn to have fun constructively. And discover how enjoyable learning can be. It all starts by...
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CHILD LIFE LEARNING CENTER

2515 CHURCH AVE BAKERSFIELD, CA

State license verified

starting at
$658/mo
Faith based
We are a faith-based preschool serving child ages 2 through school age. Our vision is to provide a secure place where children are given excellent guidance to mature and grow in faith and love. We would love the opportunity to welcome your family into our Child Life family!
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Ask Academy Family & Education Center

5617 DANBURY CT Bakersfield, CA

State license verified

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Tina's House

Sea Meadow Lane Bakersfield, CA

Developmental (play-based)
Child care
I am a 50 year old mother of two boys. I live in Northwest Bakersfield, the Riverlakes community. I have my Liberal Arts Degree with a minor in Sociology. I have been running my home child care for over 20 years. I started my business when my first son was a year old. I wanted to stay home and still provide for my family. My...
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Brilliant Minds Academy

4620 Taft Highway Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA

Montessori
Child care
Preschool
Licensed child care/preschool enrolling children, ages 0 - 5 years old. We also offer before/after school care for children up to age 12. Our teachers implement a developmentally appropriate Montessori Curriculum to ensure kindergarten readiness. We offer full-time and part-time programs to fit your family needs. All of our...
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Bakersfield Playtime Childcare

6003 Sarona Street Bakersfield, CA

Developmental (play-based)
Child care
This daycare offers excellent childcare.
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Bakersfield Parent Nursery

2080 Stine Rd Bakersfield, CA

1.0(1)
Child care
Preschool
Bakersfield Parent Nursery is an early childhood school located at 2080 Stine Rd, Bakersfield, CA that offers various academic programs designed for toddlers and pre-K. Their center strives to nurture their students intellectual development and stimulate their curiosity and desire for learning.
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New Start Youth Facility Inc

2409 Belvedere Ave Bakersfield, CA

1.0(1)
Child care
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St. John's Children's Center

4500 Buena Vista Rd Bakersfield, CA

Child care
St. John's Children's Center in Bakersfield, CA is a high-quality center offering a curriculum of developmentally appropriate practices and spiritual growth with a child-centered approach. The school offers Infants, Toddlers, and Preschool programs and operates on weekdays from 7 AM to 6 PM.
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Oaks Children Center

10200 Campus Park Dr Bakersfield, CA

Kindergarten
Child care
Preschool
Oaks Children Center is a state-licensed child care facility that offers full-time and part-time early care and learning programs for young children. Located in Bakersfield, California, the company admits kids between the ages of two to six years old. The company also offers after-school programs for school-age kids of up to...
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Mimi's Babies Child Care

9530 Hageman Rd Bakersfield, CA

Child care
Mimi's Babies Child Care is located at 9530 Hageman Road, Bakersfield, California. It is a full-time child care center that also offers before and after school programs. Mimi's Babies Child Care is open five days a week, from Monday through Friday, 6:30 in the morning until 6:30 in the evening.
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Harris Family Child Care

10801 Eagle Vista Dr Bakersfield, CA

Child care
Preschool
Harris Family Child Care is licensed as a large family child care home in Bakersfield, California. It provides quality preschool education in a safe, caring, and fun environment where children can play, learn, and develop physical, social, and cognitive skills. The center's normal schedule starts at 7:00 AM and ends at 5:00 PM.
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FAQs for finding child care centers near you in Bakersfield, CA

Child care centers near you in Bakersfield, CA provide a number of crucial benefits for both parents and children. Most importantly, these establishments can offer a safe and nurturing environment for young ones, providing educational resources and enriching activities in the process. Additionally, children can build important skills in communication and collaboration with others by interacting with peers at child care centers. Parents will feel at ease knowing that their little loved ones are being looked after in an organized structure with trained professionals who are properly certified.

A child care center can be an ideal environment for children to develop and explore. Typically, the staff at child care centers near you in Bakersfield, CA have experience dealing with young kids and are experts at developing creative activities that encourage learning. Your child will be able to participate in structured games and free play with their peers, receive help with academics, and practice healthy habits such as proper nutrition and exercise. They'll also have access to art materials to allow them to express themselves. By interacting with other kids and the staff, your child will build the emotional skills necessary for their social development.

You can use Care.com to kick off your search for a child care center near you in Bakersfield, CA. You can start by simply sorting child care center profiles by the location that is most convenient for you. Some parents may want to choose a location close to home and others may want one close to their workplace. Then you can read reviews from other parents to learn about their experiences with each child care center you’re considering.

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