Best Daycares in Bakersfield, CA — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 40 daycares and childcare centers in Bakersfield based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Bakersfield

  1. #1 — Lil' Explorers Preschool Score: 86%

    Lil' Explorers Preschool is a childcare center in Bakersfield, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.Lil-Explorers-Preschool.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  2. #2 — Bakersfield Parent Nursery Score: 86%

    Bakersfield Parent Nursery is a childcare center in Bakersfield, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, school. Website: http://www.bakersfieldparentnursery.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, School. View full profile →

  3. #3 — Bakersfield Play Center Score: 86%

    Bakersfield Play Center is a childcare center in Bakersfield, CA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.bakersfieldplaycenter.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  4. #4 — Toddler Tech Preschool Score: 86%

    Toddler Tech Preschool is a childcare center in Bakersfield, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service. Website: http://www.toddlertechinc.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  5. #5 — Community Action Partnership Score: 86%

    Community Action Partnership is a childcare center in Bakersfield, CA. Programs include Preschool. Website: https://www.capk.org.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  6. #6 — Building Blocks of Grace Score: 86%

    Building Blocks of Grace is a childcare center in Bakersfield, CA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.buildingblocksofgrace.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  7. #7 — First Experiences Preschool Score: 86%

    First Experiences Preschool is a childcare center in Bakersfield, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://fumcbakersfield.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  8. #8 — Little Country Christian Preschool Score: 86%

    Little Country Christian Preschool is a childcare center in Bakersfield, CA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, private school. Website: http://www.littlecountrychristianpreschool.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Private school. View full profile →

  9. #9 — Greenfield State Preschool Score: 86%

    Greenfield State Preschool is a childcare center in Bakersfield, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, elementary school. Website: http://greenfieldcountrypreschool.com.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Elementary school. View full profile →

  10. #10 — California Ivy League Preparatory Academy Preschool and Infant Center Score: 86%

    California Ivy League Preparatory Academy Preschool and Infant Center is a childcare center in Bakersfield, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.calivyprep.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  11. #11 — Faith Academy Child Care Score: 86%

    Faith Academy Child Care is a childcare center in Bakersfield, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service. Website: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeUwfto7HYJ0_yX5NtKud81KXfZNaxTc2jy17d8GVuxr8572g/viewform?usp=header.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  12. #12 — Maof Bakersfield Preschool Score: 86%

    Maof Bakersfield Preschool is a childcare center in Bakersfield, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.maof.org/locations/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  13. #13 — Garden Pathways Downtown Education Center - Preschool & Infant Care Score: 86%

    Garden Pathways Downtown Education Center - Preschool & Infant Care is a childcare center in Bakersfield, CA. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: http://www.gardenpathways.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →

  14. #14 — Readyland Preschool Score: 86%

    Readyland Preschool is a childcare center in Bakersfield, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, school. Website: http://www.heritageschools.us/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, School. View full profile →

  15. #15 — Little Red School House Score: 86%

    Little Red School House is a childcare center in Bakersfield, CA. Programs include Preschool, private school, elementary school. Website: http://littleredschoolhousebakersfield.net/.

    Programs: Preschool, Private school, Elementary school. View full profile →

  16. #16 — Canyon Hills Preschool Score: 86%

    Canyon Hills Preschool is a childcare center in Bakersfield, CA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://canyonhills.com.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  17. #17 — Wonder Window Children's Center Score: 86%

    Wonder Window Children's Center is a childcare center in Bakersfield, CA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://lcop.org/wonder-window.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  18. #18 — Canyon Hills Preschool & After School Score: 84%

    Canyon Hills Preschool & After School is a childcare center in Bakersfield, CA. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: https://canyonhills.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →

  19. #19 — Martha J Morgan Center Score: 84%

    Martha J Morgan Center is a childcare center in Bakersfield, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.communityactionpartnership.com.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  20. #20 — North Beardsley Child Development Score: 84%

    North Beardsley Child Development is a childcare center in Bakersfield, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.beardsleyschool.org.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  21. #21 — Heir Force Academy Preschool Score: 80%

    Heir Force Academy Preschool is a childcare center in Bakersfield, CA. Programs include Preschool, private school, elementary school. Website: http://www.heirforceacademy.org.

    Programs: Preschool, Private school, Elementary school. View full profile →

  22. #22 — Trinity Preschool Score: 74%

    Trinity Preschool is a childcare center in Bakersfield, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://TrinityBakersfield.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  23. #23 — Grace Baptist Church Score: 74%

    Grace Baptist Church is a childcare center in Bakersfield, CA. Programs include Preschool, baptist church, school, education. Website: https://www.gbcbak.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, Baptist church, School, Education. View full profile →

  24. #24 — Southwest Community Nursery School Score: 71%

    Southwest Community Nursery School is a childcare center in Bakersfield, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://southwestcommunitynurseryschool.com.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  25. #25 — Noah's Ark Preschool Score: 71%

    Noah's Ark Preschool is a childcare center in Bakersfield, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://noahs-ark-preschool.net.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  26. #26 — Bright Futures Preschool Score: 71%

    Bright Futures Preschool is a childcare center in Bakersfield, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://bright-futures-preschool.com.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  27. #27 — A Good Time Out Score: 69%

    A Good Time Out is a childcare center in Bakersfield, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://agto.kids/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  28. #28 — Oaks Children Center Score: 69%

    Oaks Children Center is a childcare center in Bakersfield, CA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://www.oakschildrenscenter.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  29. #29 — Small Wonders Preschool The Rock Score: 69%

    Small Wonders Preschool The Rock is a childcare center in Bakersfield, CA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.valleybaptist.org/smallwonders.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  30. #30 — Stepping Stones Christian Preschool Score: 69%

    Stepping Stones Christian Preschool is a childcare center in Bakersfield, CA. Programs include Preschool, school, education. Website: http://www.sscp.us/.

    Programs: Preschool, School, Education. View full profile →

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

Our Guide Score percentage combines Google rating (35%), review volume (20%), web and contact presence (20%), profile completeness (15%), accreditation such as NAEYC (5%), press recognition (3%), and years of operation (2%), then normalizes across captured positive categories. Read our full methodology →

Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in Bakersfield?
Lil' Explorers Preschool is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Bakersfield based on our Guide Score, which evaluates parent reviews, licensing status, accreditation, and quality signals. See the full ranked list above.
How are daycares ranked in Bakersfield?
Our Guide Score percentage combines weighted evidence from Google rating, review volume, web and contact presence, profile completeness, accreditation, press recognition, and years of operation, then normalizes across categories with captured positive evidence. There is no paid placement.
How much does daycare cost in Bakersfield?
Childcare costs in Bakersfield vary by program type and age group. Full-time infant care commonly ranges from $800–$2,500/month; preschool programs run $600–$1,800/month. Each center's profile page lists contact information for current rates.