Family Daycare School Age (5+) 104 children

Bakersfield Smart Start Academy #399

2861 Washington Blvd, Del Rey Oaks, CA 93940

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104
Capacity
0 months - 5 years
Age range
1:4
State infant ratio
$1,800/mo
California avg infant
License in good standing

License is active in state records at indexing time. Confirm current status directly with the state regulator before enrolling.

About Bakersfield Smart Start Academy #399

Bakersfield Smart Start Academy #399 is a family daycare located in Del Rey Oaks, California (93940). Licensing and inspection records are maintained by the California Department of Social Services — Community Care Licensing Division. Licensed capacity is 104 children.

Cost & subsidies in California

Statewide averages: $1,800/month infant, $1,240/month preschool. Most California families qualify for assistance through CalWORKs Child Care + APP (Alternative Payment Program) (intake: (916) 651-6195).

Federal options stack on top: Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit (20-35% of up to $6,000), and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 cap). Verify which assistance programs this provider accepts directly with the center.

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Before you enroll

A few quick checks every parent should do before signing a child-care contract — applies to Bakersfield Smart Start Academy #399 and any other licensed provider:

  • Verify the license is current in the state database (link above) — not expired or under restriction.
  • Tour during operating hours. Observe child-staff interactions in your child's age room.
  • Ask the actual ratio in that room (not center-wide average).
  • Ask about staff turnover in the last 12 months. Under 30% is healthy.
  • Read the parent handbook and contract before signing. Pay attention to illness policy, late-pickup fees, holiday closures, withdrawal terms.
  • Confirm which subsidies and FSA/CDCTC documentation the provider supports.
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Frequently asked questions about Bakersfield Smart Start Academy #399

Is Bakersfield Smart Start Academy #399 licensed?
Yes — Bakersfield Smart Start Academy #399 holds a current California child-care license in our records (status: Active), sourced from California Department of Social Services — Community Care Licensing Division. Always confirm current status before enrolling.
What ages does Bakersfield Smart Start Academy #399 accept?
Bakersfield Smart Start Academy #399 serves 0 months - 5 years. Confirm current openings for your child's age group by contacting the center directly — infant spots in particular fill fastest.
How much does Bakersfield Smart Start Academy #399 cost?
Centers don't always publish rates publicly. As a benchmark, California averages about $1800/month for infants and $1240/month for preschool. Contact Bakersfield Smart Start Academy #399 for current tuition, and check whether you qualify for subsidies that reduce the cost.
How many children can Bakersfield Smart Start Academy #399 enroll?
Bakersfield Smart Start Academy #399 has a licensed capacity of 104 children. Licensed capacity is the maximum allowed by the state — actual openings vary by age room and current enrollment.

Verify & learn more

Data and guidance on this page draw on official government and nonprofit sources.

.gov secure.dss.ca.gov
California Department of Social Services — Community Care Licensing Division — license search
Verify a provider directly
.gov childcare.gov
Office of Child Care — childcare.gov
Federal subsidy & CCDF program info
.gov www.acf.hhs.gov
HHS Administration for Children & Families
Child Care & Development Fund oversight
.gov eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov
Head Start Center Locator (HHS)
Free programs for income-eligible families
www.childcareaware.org
ChildCare Aware of America
Annual cost reports & state data
childcaredeserts.org
Child Care Deserts (Center for American Progress)
Local supply-vs-demand research by county

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