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.
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Ages 2–12yrNE BakersfieldBefore & After School
Child Life Learning Center is a Christ-centered preschool and after-school care provider located at 2515 Church Ave in northeast Bakersfield, serving children ages 2 through 12. Licensed by CCLD since 1975, it is one of Bakersfield's longest-operating centers and maintains small class sizes with a capacity of 48 children. The center offers full and half-day preschool options year-round, along with before- and after-school care, and emphasizes integrated learning grounded in Christian values through Bible stories and faith-based programming. Parents report significant child growth and describe the staff as caring and invested; the center participates in USDA child meal benefits and supports community service initiatives. Prospective families should note that the faith-based curriculum is central to the center's identity and may not align with secular preferences, and infant programming is limited relative to preschool capacity.
Safety7.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care2.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion7.0
Management7.0
Culture7.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Faith-based, Christian preschool emphasizing integrated learning that addresses the spiritual, physical, emotional, social, intellectual and creative needs of the child. Sharing God's love and stories from the Bible with children since 1975.
Programs & activities: Full or part-day preschool and after-school care. Family involvement opportunities (classroom visits, sharing talents/hobbies), Parent-Teacher conferences, Child Life Family Nights, Family Prayer Box, and community service activities (Baby Bottles for Bakersfield Pregnancy Center, Operation Christmas Child).
What sets it apart: Faith-based school operating since 1975; licensed to serve ages 2-12; open 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM; participates in the USDA child meal benefit program; enrollment open year-round as spots are available.
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