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We have 14 pre-k schools in Bakersfield, CA! Compare and find the best pre-k school to fit your needs.

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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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Little Thinkers In-home Daycare

11503 Trinity Park Way Bakersfield, CA

Licensed child care/preschool enrolling children, ages 0 - 5 years old. We also offer before/after school care for children up to age 12. Teacher friendly schedules as well as summer schedules available. We offer both full and part-time hours. I implement a developmentally appropriate Curriculum to ensure kindergarten readiness....
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Child care
Kindergarten
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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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 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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Lil' Explorers Preschool

8800 Harris Road Bakersfield, CA

State license verified

Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Bright Futures Preschool is a state-licensed early learning center that offers educational day care programs geared towards preschool and pre-kindergarten kids. Located in Bakersfield, California, the company admits students between the ages of two to six years old. The company uses a theme-based curriculum designed to promote...
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Soaring Heart Child Care

2815 Flint Hills Dr Bakersfield, CA

At Soaring Heart Child Care, we provide quality childcare in a fun, safe home environment. We believe in helping children gain self-control. This is best achieved in a loving, supportive environment where children are treated with respect and fairness. Our philosophy on discipline is based on respect for the child using Positive...
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We change behavior using the science of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). ABA is the single most effective treatment for the symptoms of Autism and related developmental disabilities. Our behavior analysts provide individual assessments & design interventions to address the specific needs of your family. We help increase...
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Miss. Ruby's Daycare

4421 Milo Ave Bakersfield, CA

Taught. Preschool at munchin land agapeland and little red schoolhouse. Before opening miss Rubys. In1983. Providing guality child-care. And my children are kindergarten. Ready
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Rexland Acres Preschool

425 E Fairview Rd Bakersfield, CA

Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Rexland Acres Preschool located at 425 East Fairview Road, Bakersfield, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten prep. It also offers before- and after- school programs, including summer camps and winter breaks.
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Eoc of Kern County Migrant Head Start

5808 S Union Ave Bakersfield, CA

Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
EOC of Kern County Migrant Head Start located at 5808 South Union Avenue, Bakersfield, California, offers childcare and learning services. It provides programs for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten prep. It offers before- and after- school programs, including summer camps and winter breaks.
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HAND 'N' HAND LLC

3400 Calloway Dr Ste 501 Bakersfield, CA

Child care
Preschool
The Hand 'N' Hand LLC located at 3400 Calloway Drive Suite 501, Bakersfield, California, offers childcare and learning services. The school operates from seven AM to nine PM, Mondays through Fridays. It provides programs for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten prep. It also offers before- and after- school programs,...
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Bakersfield First Church of The Nazarene

2801 Hughes Ln Bakersfield, CA

Kindergarten
Preschool
The Bakersfield First Church of the Nazarene located at 2801 Hughes Lane, Bakersfield, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. It also provides learnings for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten prep. It also provides before- and after- school activities, including summer camps and winter breaks. The...
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Cynthia's family childcare

1812 Westbrook Bakersfield, CA

A very family friendly kid oriented daycare. It's a daycare where you feel like part of are family. It's very structural I have a program such as I serve breakfast from 7pm-9pm then learning activities daily then snack and some free playtime, after comes lunchtime which includes full nutritious meals. Main course and fruits,...
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FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in Bakersfield, CA

Pre-k programs in Bakersfield, CA offer an opportunity to introduce your child to school activities, develop social skills, and foster an enthusiasm for learning. Early exposure to education, including math, science, and language arts provides pre-k students with important foundations for the rest of their academic career. Pre-k also teaches kids important life skills such as sharing and caring for others and independence from home. Many parents find pre-k essential to developing the necessary skills to succeed in a classroom setting!

We recommend checking whether pre-k is mandatory or voluntary in Bakersfield, CA, as well as reviewing pre-k curriculum at your top choices to make sure it meets your child's needs. You should be prepared to ask questions around the staff's qualifications, safety standards, extracurricular activities and hours of operation, and of course, tuition costs.

Many parents believe pre-k is an important step for young learners, teaching them essential education and social skills. The pre-k curriculum near you in Bakersfield, CA typically includes activities such as creative expression, physical development, emergent reading and pre-math/counting lessons. Socially, students are encouraged to practice problem solving and to develop positive relationships with their peers. All pre-k classes provide developmentally appropriate learning experiences tailored to each age level of young children, and each center will have their own approach. Be sure to ask for any specific subjects or fundamentals you have in mind!

Pre-k is designed to give children get a jump start on their education journey, and most pre-k programs near you in Bakersfield, CA programs begin teaching basic math, writing and language arts skills. On top of this, pre-k teachers also use social and emotional experiences to ensure the students are well-prepared to enter school and develop their interpersonal skills. How a pre-k approaches these areas will vary, but you can count on a well-rounded approach to learning and development with these tenents in mind.

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