106 Child Daycare & Preschools in Bakersfield, California
Browse all 106 child daycare & preschools in Bakersfield, California. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Bakersfield
Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.
- 1Valley Preschool4.64 score4.8(20)
2300 E. Brundage Lane, Bakersfield, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 96 children
The reviews provided are for Valley Bible Fellowship, a church, not Valley Preschool daycare. No actual daycare reviews are available to summarize.
None - reviews are for a different organization - 2Bakersfield Play Center INC4.55 score5(6)
1620 Kentucky Street, Bakersfield, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 50 children
Bakersfield Play Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the warm, family-oriented staff and hands-on learning environment. Parents highlight the center's affordability, engaging activities including monthly field trips and classroom pets, and positive developmental outcomes for their children.
Caring and attentive stafffamily-oriented atmospherehands-on parent involvementmonthly field trips - 3Child Haven4.55 score5(6)
5 Real Road, Bakersfield, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 74 children
Child Haven Preschool in Bakersfield receives consistently positive feedback from parents. Parents praise the caring, professional staff and director Ms. Myetta for creating a nurturing environment where children thrive academically and emotionally through play-based and structured learning activities.
Caring and loving staffprofessional teachersengaging activities and creative playstructured school-like program - 4Claude W. Richardson C.D.C.4.41 score4.6(11)
1515 Feliz Drive, Bakersfield, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 72 children
Claude W. Richardson C.D.C. receives consistently high praise from parents and staff. Reviews highlight the caring, welcoming environment where children thrive at their own pace. Parents emphasize strong teacher quality, open communication, and an inclusive culture that celebrates individual differences.
Amazing and caring staffindividual learning pacestrong teacher quality (Ms. Anna and Ms. Kalyn specifically mentioned)open communication - 5American Kids University4.4 score4.5(20)
3622 Allen Road, Bakersfield, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 120 children
American Kids University receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with particular praise for their dance, swim, cheer, and gymnastics programs. Parents highlight caring instructors, skill development, strong community atmosphere, and a family-like environment. Children show enthusiasm for attending and form lasting friendships with peers and staff.
Passionate and patient instructorsskill development across multiple programsfamily-oriented communitywelcoming environment - 6Little Country Christian School4.37 score4.6(8)
2408 Dean Ave, Bakersfield, CA · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 93 children
Little Country Christian School receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring and loving staff, welcoming environment, and Christian-based curriculum. Parents report significant positive behavioral changes in their children and feel comfortable leaving them in the facility's care. One negative review mentions poorly trained staff and poor facility management.
caring and loving staffwelcoming and safe environmentpatient teachersChristian teachings and Bible memorization - 7Greenfield Country Pre-School4.32 score4.4(20)
7690 S. Union Avenue, Bakersfield, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 75 children
Parents consistently praise Greenfield Country Preschool for its caring, attentive staff and nurturing environment. Children reportedly thrive academically and socially, with strong preparation for kindergarten. The facility is noted as clean, safe, and well-organized with excellent parent communication.
Kind and caring teachersindividualized attentionsafe and clean facilitiesstrong kindergarten preparation - 8Sierra Montessori Children'S Center4.28 score4.4(12)
3800 Wible Road, Bakersfield, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 80 children
Sierra Montessori Children's Center receives overwhelmingly positive reviews from parents who praise the Montessori curriculum, academic progress, and caring staff. Children show significant developmental gains in academics, behavior, and social skills within months of enrollment. One reviewer questioned whether the school still follows the Montessori method.
Academic advancement (readingwritingcounting ahead of kindergarten level)effective potty training and behavior management - 9Oaks Children'S Center INC.4.25 score4.5(5)
10200 Campus Park Drive, Bakersfield, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 160 children
Parents consistently praise OAKS Children's Center for providing a loving, nurturing environment where children thrive emotionally and academically. The center is known for caring and patient staff, strong leadership, enriching activities including music and chapel, and excellent preparation for kindergarten. Multiple families report their children eagerly attend and show significant growth and confidence.
Caring and patient staffloving environmentstrong director leadershipenriching activities (music class - 10Pete H. Parra Child Development Center4.2 score4.4(5)
1825 Feliz Drive, Bakersfield, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 96 children
Pete H. Parra Child Development Center receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff and educational support for children ages 6 months to 5 years. However, one parent reported a serious incident involving an unexplained scratch on their 5-month-old, inadequate incident documentation, lack of classroom cameras, and inconsistent staff explanations.
Responsive to parent concernsdedicated and supportive teachersgood educational approachaddresses parent issues quickly
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Highest rated daycares in Bakersfield based on parent reviews
Valley Preschool
2300 E. Brundage Lane, Bakersfield, CA
The reviews provided are for Valley Bible Fellowship, a church, not Valley Preschool daycare. No actual daycare reviews are available to summarize.
Bakersfield Play Center INC
1620 Kentucky Street, Bakersfield, CA
Bakersfield Play Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the warm, family-oriented staff and hands-on learning environment. Parents highlight the center's affordability, engaging activities including monthly field trips and classroom pets, and positive developmental outcomes for their children.
Child Haven
5 Real Road, Bakersfield, CA
Child Haven Preschool in Bakersfield receives consistently positive feedback from parents. Parents praise the caring, professional staff and director Ms. Myetta for creating a nurturing environment where children thrive academically and emotionally through play-based and structured learning activities.
Ming Avenue Child Development Center
1100 Ming Avenue, Bakersfield, CA
Claude W. Richardson C.D.C.
1515 Feliz Drive, Bakersfield, CA
Claude W. Richardson C.D.C. receives consistently high praise from parents and staff. Reviews highlight the caring, welcoming environment where children thrive at their own pace. Parents emphasize strong teacher quality, open communication, and an inclusive culture that celebrates individual differences.
American Kids University
3622 Allen Road, Bakersfield, CA
American Kids University receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with particular praise for their dance, swim, cheer, and gymnastics programs. Parents highlight caring instructors, skill development, strong community atmosphere, and a family-like environment. Children show enthusiasm for attending and form lasting friendships with peers and staff.
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Bakersfield, California
There are 106 child daycare & preschools in Bakersfield, California, making up 90% of the 118 total childcare facilities in the city. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Bakersfield, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
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Claude W. Richardson C.D.C. receives consistently high praise from parents and staff. Reviews highlight the caring, welcoming environment where children thrive at their own pace. Parents emphasize strong teacher quality, open communication, and an inclusive culture that celebrates individual differences.
- Address
- 1515 Feliz Drive, Bakersfield, CA
- Phone
- (661) 336-5405
American Kids University receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with particular praise for their dance, swim, cheer, and gymnastics programs. Parents highlight caring instructors, skill development, strong community atmosphere, and a family-like environment. Children show enthusiasm for attending and form lasting friendships with peers and staff.
- Address
- 3622 Allen Road, Bakersfield, CA
- Phone
- (661) 589-2100
Parents consistently praise OAKS Children's Center for providing a loving, nurturing environment where children thrive emotionally and academically. The center is known for caring and patient staff, strong leadership, enriching activities including music and chapel, and excellent preparation for kindergarten. Multiple families report their children eagerly attend and show significant growth and confidence.
- Address
- 10200 Campus Park Drive, Bakersfield, CA
- Phone
- (661) 665-2525
Pete H. Parra Child Development Center receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff and educational support for children ages 6 months to 5 years. However, one parent reported a serious incident involving an unexplained scratch on their 5-month-old, inadequate incident documentation, lack of classroom cameras, and inconsistent staff explanations.
- Address
- 1825 Feliz Drive, Bakersfield, CA
- Phone
- (661) 831-5915
Parents consistently praise Greenfield Country Preschool for its caring, attentive staff and nurturing environment. Children reportedly thrive academically and socially, with strong preparation for kindergarten. The facility is noted as clean, safe, and well-organized with excellent parent communication.
- Address
- 7690 S. Union Avenue, Bakersfield, CA
- Phone
- (661) 834-8184
Sierra Montessori Children's Center receives overwhelmingly positive reviews from parents who praise the Montessori curriculum, academic progress, and caring staff. Children show significant developmental gains in academics, behavior, and social skills within months of enrollment. One reviewer questioned whether the school still follows the Montessori method.
- Address
- 3800 Wible Road, Bakersfield, CA
- Phone
- (661) 836-9769
Little Red School House #3 receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the staff, teaching quality, and learning environment. The center has a strong reputation with both current and former students. One parent noted concerns about noise levels.
- Address
- 4601 Fruitvale Ave., Bakersfield, CA
- Phone
- (661) 588-2227
- Address
- 175 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield, CA
- Phone
- (661) 322-0702
Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, though most appear to be from adult education students rather than parents of children in childcare. Reviewers consistently praise the professional staff, supportive learning environment, and affordable educational programs including GED, high school diploma, and career training classes.
- Address
- 501 S. Mt. Vernon Avenue, Bakersfield, CA
- Phone
- (661) 832-6642
Toddler Tech receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, developmental learning approach, and affordability. However, two negative reviews cite concerns about enrollment decisions and the director's handling of parental involvement and family values.
- Address
- 2211 G Street, Bakersfield, CA
- Phone
- (661) 861-8324
Willow Child Development Center is a community facility in Bakersfield offering free educational classes for children 18 months to 5 years old, with no income requirements. Parents praise the clean facilities, caring staff, educational programs, and convenient location near the Kern River. The facility also features recreational amenities including disc golf, baseball fields, and a water park.
- Address
- 401 Willow Drive, Bakersfield, CA
- Phone
- (661) 336-5236
- Address
- 2216 17th Street, Bakersfield, CA
- Phone
- (661) 326-0120
- Address
- 528 South Real Road, Bakersfield, CA
- Phone
- (661) 397-1948
California Ivy League Prep Academy receives mixed reviews with a 3.8/5 rating. Multiple parents praise the staff's attentiveness, daily communication, child development, and their children's happiness and growth. However, several parents report serious concerns including inadequate supervision leading to biting incidents, poor staff engagement with young children, unprofessional front desk behavior, and neglectful care practices in the infant room.
- Address
- 2301 Ashe Road, Bakersfield, CA
- Phone
- (661) 283-3377
Lil' Explorers receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising dedicated and caring staff, particularly Ms. Lupe, Ms. Melody, and the current director Mrs. Garrett. One negative review cites administrative changes, staff turnover, and concerns about children being treated as numbers rather than individuals.
- Address
- 8800 Harris Road, Bakersfield, CA
- Phone
- (661) 665-1200
- Address
- 3811 River Blvd, Bakersfield, CA
- Phone
- (661) 873-2262
- Address
- 9001 Stockdale Hwy, Bakersfield, CA
- Phone
- (661) 654-3485
- Address
- 4755 Gosford Road, Bakersfield, CA
- Phone
- (661) 664-1066
- Address
- 401 19th Street, Bakersfield, CA
- Phone
- (661) 703-9176
- Address
- 12438 Rosedale Highway, Bakersfield, CA
- Phone
- (661) 679-4060
- Address
- 4032 Jewett Avenue, Bakersfield, CA
- Phone
- (661) 322-9735
Panama-Buena Vista USD in Bakersfield has a mixed reputation. While some parents praise the district and individual school staff as helpful and competent, several parents report serious concerns about bullying, inadequate administrative response to safety incidents, discrimination against children with autism, and unequal disciplinary practices.
- Address
- 2800 Agate Street, Bakersfield, CA
- Phone
- (661) 832-4141
Garden Pathways Downtown Education Center receives mixed reviews with strong polarization. Three parents praise the friendly, caring staff and faith-based environment, while three others express serious concerns about staff engagement, behavioral support practices, safety protocols, and inclusivity for children with special needs.
- Address
- 1130 17th Street, Bakersfield, CA
- Phone
- (661) 633-2302
- Address
- 608 Kentucky, Bakersfield, CA
- Phone
- (661) 631-5555
Wonder Window has mixed reviews with strong praise from satisfied parents but serious concerns from others. Positive reviewers highlight kind staff, religious education, and kindergarten preparation, while negative reviewers report poor communication, lack of academic progress, high illness rates, and inconsistent program offerings.
- Address
- 8001 Panorama Drive, Bakersfield, CA
- Phone
- (661) 871-7051
- Address
- 2240 Ming Avenue, Bakersfield, CA
- Phone
- (661) 364-5342
- Address
- 2324 Verde Street, Bakersfield, CA
- Phone
- (661) 336-5236
- Address
- 425 E. Fairview Road, Bakersfield, CA
- Phone
- (661) 397-4538
- Address
- 1000 Ming St., Bakersfield, CA
- Phone
- (661) 631-4594
- Address
- 14327 S Vineland Road, Bakersfield, CA
- Phone
- (661) 845-0605
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