Licensed Daycare in Bakersfield, California
40 licensed daycares in Bakersfield, verified weekly. Compare cost, age groups, and Head Start spots in your ZIP — directly from official California licensing records.
Childcare costs in Bakersfield
ChildCare Aware reports the California average full-time cost at $1,800/month for infant care and $1,240/month for preschool. City-level prices in Bakersfield vary by ZIP code and program model — Head Start sites are free for eligible families, family daycare homes typically run 10-30% below center rates, and accredited centers run above the average.
The Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 max) reduce effective cost regardless of program. California families may also qualify for CalWORKs Child Care + APP (Alternative Payment Program) (intake: (916) 651-6195).
Full California licensing & cost overviewQuick facts
- State regulator
- California Department of Social Services — Community Care Licensing Division
- Infant ratio
- 1:4
- Toddler ratio
- 1:6
- Preschool ratio
- 1:12
- Avg capacity
- 55 kids
All Bakersfield licensed centers
Page 2 of 3Little Genius Bakersfield #228
Bakersfield
Little Genius Fresno #513
Bakersfield
Little Hearts Los Angeles #1098
Bakersfield
Los Angeles ABC Childcare #1103
Bakersfield
Los Angeles Bright Beginnings #1104
Bakersfield
Los Angeles Bright Futures Daycare #1097
Bakersfield
Los Angeles Children's Place #1106
Bakersfield
Los Angeles Early Learning Center #1102
Bakersfield
Los Angeles Sunshine Daycare #1100
Bakersfield
Nurturing Hearts Bakersfield #230
Bakersfield
San Jose Bright Futures Daycare #129
Bakersfield
San Jose Childcare Academy #126
Bakersfield
San Jose Kids First Academy #131
Bakersfield
San Jose KinderSmile #122
Bakersfield
San Jose Learning Center #125
Bakersfield
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