California Ivy League Prep Academy is a CCLD-licensed center-based provider at 2301 Ashe Rd in central Bakersfield, serving children from 6 weeks through 12 years. Operating since 2013, it offers a play-based curriculum emphasizing hands-on STEAM activities, art, music, and sensory learning, with structured instruction in pre-K via Handwriting Without Tears. The center's before-and-after school program serves nearby schools with homework help and enrichment, while its summer care includes swimming and field trips around Bakersfield. All teachers are background-checked and CPR/First Aid certified. Notably, the center has generated no public Google or Facebook reviews—a significant absence that limits independent verification of parent experience and operational quality compared to more established competitors with public feedback.
Safety7.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music6.0
Infant care6.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management5.0
Culture7.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Play-based learning environment paired with a structured, developmentally appropriate curriculum, emphasizing hands-on interactive activities across cognitive, physical, social/emotional, and creative development. Uses Handwriting Without Tears for pre-K.
Programs & activities: STEAM laboratory (science, technology, engineering, art, math), art, music, field trips around Bakersfield, and sensory activities and baby sign language for infants. Before & After School program (TK-12th) with homework help, cooking, and enrichment; summer/break care with swimming, math/science enrichment, and field trips.
What sets it apart: Two Bakersfield locations (Ashe Road and Stockdale Highway) serving ages 6 weeks through 12 years. Offers pick-up/drop-off to nearby schools, holiday break care, and emphasizes cultural diversity, family partnerships, and a non-discriminatory admissions policy.
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Bakersfield. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.</span>
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Updated · July 2026
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