Daycare in Bakersfield, California
Licensed child care programs in Bakersfield from the official data of California Department of Social Services (CDSS), Community Care Licensing Division, dated November 6, 2026.
149centers and programs
232family homes
19school-age programs
11ZIP codes
Child care centers and programs
State search| Program | Type | Capacity | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agapeland Christian Academy1030 - 4th Street, 93304 · (661) 325-4321 | Child care center | 70 | |
| Aldea Infant Care & Preschool3400 Calloway Dr Ste 501, 93312 · (661) 410-8463 | Child care center | 75 | |
| American Kids University3622 Allen Road, 93314 · (661) 589-2100 | Child care center | 120 | |
| Angela Martinez Child Development Center4032 Jewett Ave, 93301 · (661) 336-5272 | Child care center | 123 | |
| B.c. Campus C.d.c. - Preschool Program1801 Panorama Drive, 93305 · (661) 395-4049 | Child care center | 215 | |
| Bethel Kiddie Korral1418 W Columbus Ave, 93301 · (661) 323-2851 | Child care center | 60 | |
| Bright Futures Preschool 23800 Wible Rd, 93309 · (661) 836-9769 | Child care center | 80 | |
| Building Blocks Academy175 Chester Ave, 93301 · (661) 699-0691 | Child care center | 61 | |
| Cal Ivy Prep At Csub9001 Stockdale Hwy, 93311 · (661) 654-3165 | Child care center | 79 | |
| California Ivy League Prep Academy, Ps & Ic2301 Ashe Rd, 93309 · (661) 832-8300 | Child care center | 178 | |
| Canyon Hills Preschool7001 Auburn Street, 93306 · (661) 871-0880 | Child care center | 146 | |
| Canyon Hills Preschool And Daycare7001 Auburn Street, 93306 · (661) 871-0880 | School-age program | 120 | |
| Childtime Children's Center9903 Camino Media, 93311 · (661) 665-7790 | Child care center | 88 | |
| Claude W. Richardson C.d.c.1515 Feliz Drive, 93307 · (661) 336-5411 | Child care center | 70 | |
| Country Christian School, Inc2416 Dean Avenue, 93312 · (661) 589-4703 | School-age program | 60 | |
| Edison Preschool1036 Vineland Road, 93306 · (661) 363-5394 | Child care center | 152 | |
| Fairgrounds Child Development Center931 Belle Terrace, 93304 · (661) 837-1582 | Child care center | 92 | |
| First Experiences At F.u.m.c.4600 Stockdale Highway, 93309 · (661) 395-0225 | Child care center | 66 | |
| Garden Pathways Downtown Education Center1130 17th Street, 93301 · (661) 633-2302 | Child care center | 72 | |
| Greenfield Country Preschool7690 S Union Ave, 93307 · (661) 834-8184 | Child care center | 124 | |
| Harvey L. Hall Child Development Center315 Stine Road, 93309 · (661) 835-5405 | Child care center | 144 | |
| Heir Force Academy4755 Gosford Road, 93313 · (661) 664-1066 | Child care center | 75 | |
| La Petite Academy, Inc.2616 Gosford Road, 93309 · (661) 834-1074 | Child care center | 118 | |
| Learning Experience, The2800 Calloway Dr, 93312 · (661) 679-6024 | Child care center | 125 | |
| Lil' Explorers8800 Harris Road, 93311 · (661) 665-1200 | Child care center | 298 | |
| Little Country Christian School2408 Dean Ave, 93312 · (661) 589-0501 | Child care center | 93 | |
| Little Red School House #34601 Fruitvale Ave., 93308 · (661) 588-2227 | Child care center | 67 | |
| Martha J. Morgan Child Development Center3811 River Blvd, 93305 · (661) 873-2262 | Child care center | 76 | |
| Martin Castro Early Learning Center715 E California Ave, 93307 · (661) 328-6921 | Child care center | 63 | |
| Ming Avenue Child Development Center1100 Ming Avenue, 93304 · (661) 835-7284 | Child care center | 160 | |
| Oaks Childrens Center, The10200 Campus Park Dr, 93311 · (661) 979-0404 | Child care center | 152 | |
| Olive Knolls Christian School6201 Fruitvale Avenue, 93308 · (661) 393-3566 | Child care center | 169 | |
| Olive Knolls Christian School6201 Fruitvale Ave., 93308 · (661) 393-3566 | School-age program | 168 | |
| Pete H. Parra Child Development Center1825 Feliz Drive, 93307 · (661) 831-5915 | Child care center | 96 | |
| Readyland Pre-school2401 Bernard Street, 93306 · (661) 871-4545 | Child care center | 150 | |
| Ridgeview Christian Preschool8420 Stine Road, 93313 · (661) 834-9796 | Child care center | 96 |
Program pages in Bakersfield
Agapeland Christian AcademyAldea Infant Care & PreschoolAmerican Kids UniversityAngela Martinez Child Development CenterB.c. Campus C.d.c. - Preschool ProgramBethel Kiddie KorralBright Futures Preschool 2Building Blocks AcademyCal Ivy Prep At CsubCalifornia Ivy League Prep Academy, Ps & IcCanyon Hills PreschoolCanyon Hills Preschool And DaycareChildtime Children's CenterClaude W. Richardson C.d.c.Country Christian School, IncEdison PreschoolFairgrounds Child Development CenterFirst Experiences At F.u.m.c.Garden Pathways Downtown Education CenterGreenfield Country PreschoolHarvey L. Hall Child Development CenterHeir Force AcademyLa Petite Academy, Inc.Learning Experience, TheLil' ExplorersLittle Country Christian SchoolLittle Red School House #3Martha J. Morgan Child Development CenterMartin Castro Early Learning CenterMing Avenue Child Development CenterOaks Childrens Center, TheOlive Knolls Christian SchoolOlive Knolls Christian SchoolPete H. Parra Child Development CenterReadyland Pre-schoolRidgeview Christian PreschoolSmall Wonders Preschool/The RockSmall Wonders Preschool/The RockSt. Francis Preschool/Day CareSt. John's Children CenterSterling Child Development CenterStockdale Christian SchoolSunset Child Development CenterTrinity Preschool At BelcourtValley Achievement CenterValley Montessori AcademyVillage Child Care Center, TheWillverines Childcare CenterWonder Window Childrens Center
Family child care homes
Home-based programs are listed without a street address, for privacy: name, ZIP code, the phone the state publishes and capacity.
| Name | ZIP | Phone | Capacity | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 93301: 3 homes | 93301 | 42 | Family homes | |
| ZIP 93304: 19 homes | 93304 | 264 | Family homes | |
| ZIP 93305: 8 homes | 93305 | 112 | Family homes | |
| ZIP 93306: 25 homes | 93306 | 348 | Family homes | |
| ZIP 93307: 40 homes | 93307 | 558 | Family homes | |
| ZIP 93308: 15 homes | 93308 | 210 | Family homes | |
| ZIP 93309: 26 homes | 93309 | 364 | Family homes | |
| ZIP 93311: 22 homes | 93311 | 308 | Family homes | |
| ZIP 93312: 19 homes | 93312 | 266 | Family homes | |
| ZIP 93313: 44 homes | 93313 | 616 | Family homes | |
| ZIP 93314: 11 homes | 93314 | 154 | Family homes |
Before you choose
Questions
How many licensed daycares are in Bakersfield?
California's licensing data (November 6, 2026) lists 149 centers and school-age programs and 232 family child care homes in Bakersfield.
How do I verify a daycare license in Bakersfield?
Use CDSS Care Facility Search, the official search of California Department of Social Services (CDSS), Community Care Licensing Division.
Is there help paying for child care in Bakersfield?
California's main program is CalWORKs Child Care and the Alternative Payment Program, CDSS.
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All citiesSource: CDSS Care Facility Search data download, data of November 6, 2026. Independent guide, not a government website; verify licensing with the state.