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.
Full Ranking Detail
Ages 6wk–12yrCentral/South Bakersfield
La Petite Academy of Bakersfield is a California-licensed, full-age-range childcare provider at 2616 Gosford Rd in central Bakersfield, serving children from 6 weeks through school-age with before and after-school care. The center's teaching staff bring over 200 combined years of experience and offers a structured curriculum across Infant, Toddler, Twos, and Preschool programs, with Transitional Kindergarten Plus and diverse electives including Spanish, music, and fitness. ResellerRatings shows 38 reviews averaging 4.38 stars, and the SproutAbout app provides live classroom video access to families. As a state-licensed facility with a director holding a B.A. in Child Adolescent and Family Studies, all staff are CPR and First Aid certified, operating weekdays 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. The lack of independent Google reviews and limited public transit access near the location are practical considerations for some families.
Safety7.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care6.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management5.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars5.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Infant, Toddler, Twos, Early Preschool, and Preschool programs with Transitional Kindergarten Plus (full-day program for 4-5 year-olds). Electives available: Fitness, Handwriting, Advanced Math, Music, Phonics, Soccer, Spanish, Yoga.
Programs & activities: Before and After School Care, Summer Camp. SproutAbout family app with live streaming video access to classrooms.
What sets it apart: State-licensed facility with California license numbers 153801103, 153801104, 153801105. Director: Ashley Herrera (BA in Child Adolescent and Family Studies). All teachers CPR and First Aid certified. Hours: Monday-Friday 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM. Ages 6 weeks to 12 years.
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