Daycares in Kern County, CA: inspection records
Kern County has 221 licensed child care centers. Pick a city to compare every center in it, or start with the 20 with the fewest state citations.
221licensed centers12,203licensed spots407citations59Type A citations
Cities in Kern County
Fewest citations in Kern County
The 20 centers in Kern County with the lowest risk-weighted citation rate, among centers with enough inspections to compare.
Alberta Dillard Child Development Center5704 Pioneer Drive, Bakersfield 93306 · 40 spotsNo citations0 citations since 2021Alicante Prekindergarten Program7839 Burgundy Ave., Lamont 93241 · 27 spotsNo citations0 citations since 2021American Kids University3622 Allen Road, Bakersfield 93314 · 120 spotsNo citations0 citations since 2021B.c.s.d./pauly Elementary School313 Planz Road, Bakersfield 93304 · 24 spotsNo citations0 citations since 2021Bakersfield Adult School Children's Center501 S. Mt. Vernon Avenue, Bakersfield 93307 · 45 spotsNo citations0 citations since 2021Bakersfield Parent Nursery2080 Stine Road #2, Bakersfield 93309 · 30 spotsNo citations0 citations since 2021Balas Montessori555 S China Lake Blvd Ste 100, Ridgecrest 93555 · 75 spotsNo citations0 citations since 2021Bcsd/casa Loma Elementary Pre-kindergarten525 E Casa Loma Dr, Bakersfield 93307 · 24 spotsNo citations0 citations since 2021Bcsd/evergreen Elementary Pre-kindergarten2600 Rose Marie Drive, Bakersfield 93304 · 24 spotsNo citations0 citations since 2021Bcsd/franklin Elementary Pre-k2400 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield 93301 · 24 spotsNo citations0 citations since 2021Bcsd/hort Elementary Pre-kindergarten2301 Park Dr, Bakersfield 93306 · 24 spotsNo citations0 citations since 2021Bcsd/martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary Pre-k1100 Citadel St, Bakersfield 93307 · 24 spotsNo citations0 citations since 2021Bcsd/noble Elementary Pre-kindergarten1015 Noble Ave, Bakersfield 93305 · 24 spotsNo citations0 citations since 2021Bcsd/stella Hills Elementary Pre-k3800 Jewett Ave, Bakersfield 93301 · 24 spotsNo citations0 citations since 2021Bcsd/williams Elementary Pre-kindergarten1201 Williams St, Bakersfield 93305 · 24 spotsNo citations0 citations since 2021Bethel Kiddie Korral Child Care Center1418 W. Columbus, Bakersfield 93301 · 20 spotsNo citations0 citations since 2021Browning Road State Preschool410 E. Perkins Avenue, McFarland 93250 · 20 spotsNo citations0 citations since 2021Buena Vista Migrant Head Start8325 Buena Vista Blvd., Lamont 93241 · 53 spotsNo citations0 citations since 2021Buttonwillow Union School District42600 Hwy 58, Buttonwillow 93206 · 24 spotsNo citations0 citations since 2021Cleo Foran Child Development Center1410 11th St, Bakersfield 93304 · 23 spotsNo citations0 citations since 2021
Centers in smaller towns
Browning Road State Preschool410 E. Perkins Avenue, McFarland 93250 · 20 spotsNo citations0 citations since 2021Buttonwillow Union School District42600 Hwy 58, Buttonwillow 93206 · 24 spotsNo citations0 citations since 2021Inyokern State Preschool6601 Locust Avenue, Inyokern 93527 · 24 spotsNo citations0 citations since 2021Kern Avenue State Preschool492 W. Kern Avenue, McFarland 93250 · 48 spotsNo citations0 citations since 2021Wonderful Preschool: Lost Hills14848 Lamberson Ave, Lost Hills 93249 · 72 spotsNo citations0 citations since 2021Rosamond Child Development Center2584 Felsite Ave, Rosamond 93560 · 100 spotsAbout typical1 citations since 2021California City Child Development Center9124 Catalpa Ave, California City 93505 · 20 spotsAbout typical1 citations since 2021Lion's Day Care / Preschool3012 Mt. Pinos Way, Frazier Park 93225 · 28 spotsAbout typical1 citations since 2021Lion's Day Care / Preschool3012 Mt. Pinos Way, Frazier Park 93225 · 14 spotsAbout typical1 citations since 2021Cerro Coso Child Development Center-cal City10179 Heather Avenue, California City 93505 · 27 spotsAbout typical1 citations since 2021Wind In The Willows Preschool, The12200 Del Oro Street, Boron 93516 · 30 spotsMore citations than most3 citations since 2021Early Learning Center20961 Pavilion Way, Lost Hills 93249 · 48 spotsMore citations than most4 citations since 2021South Fork Preschool & Child Development Center6401 Fay Ranch Road, Weldon 93283 · 32 spotsAmong the most cited12 citations since 2021
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What daycare costs in Kern County
| Age | Median per month (2021) | About today |
|---|---|---|
| Infants (under 2) | $1,272 | $1,610 |
| Preschool (ages 2–4) | $837 | $1,060 |
| School age (5 and up) | $717 | $900 |
Median full-time price at licensed centers in Kern County, from California’s 2021 Regional Market Rate Survey; “today” adds the national rise in day care prices since then. Centers set their own tuition. See what daycare costs across California.
Closed and inactive centers in Kern County
Not currently licensed to operate. Their inspection history is kept for reference.