Best Daycares in BAKERSFIELD, CA — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 31 daycares and childcare centers in BAKERSFIELD based on listed credentials, recorded public reviews, and profile information.

Top Daycares in BAKERSFIELD

  1. #1 — Bakersfield Parent Nursery Score: 27/100

    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 →

  2. #2 — California Ivy League Preparatory Academy Preschool and Infant Center Score: 27/100

    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 →

  3. #3 — Canyon Hills Preschool Score: 27/100

    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 →

  4. #4 — Community Action Partnership Score: 27/100

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

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  5. #5 — Faith Academy Child Care Score: 27/100

    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 →

  6. #6 — Lil' Explorers Preschool Score: 27/100

    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 →

  7. #7 — Little Country Christian Preschool Score: 27/100

    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 →

  8. #8 — Readyland Preschool Score: 27/100

    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 →

  9. #9 — Building Blocks of Grace Score: 26/100

    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 →

  10. #10 — First Experiences Preschool Score: 26/100

    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 →

  11. #11 — Little Red School House Score: 26/100

    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 →

  12. #12 — Garden Pathways Downtown Education Center - Preschool & Infant Care Score: 25/100

    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 →

  13. #13 — Greenfield State Preschool Score: 25/100

    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 →

  14. #14 — Maof Bakersfield Preschool Score: 25/100

    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 →

  15. #15 — Bakersfield Play Center Score: 24/100

    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 →

  16. #16 — Canyon Hills Preschool & After School Score: 24/100

    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 →

  17. #17 — Martha J Morgan Center Score: 24/100

    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 →

  18. #18 — North Beardsley Child Development Score: 24/100

    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 →

  19. #19 — Grace Baptist Church Score: 22/100

    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 →

  20. #20 — Heir Force Academy Preschool Score: 22/100

    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 →

  21. #21 — Bright Futures Preschool Score: 21/100

    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 →

  22. #22 — Noah's Ark Preschool Score: 21/100

    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 →

  23. #23 — A Good Time Out Score: 20/100

    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 →

  24. #24 — Oaks Children Center Score: 20/100

    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 →

  25. #25 — Little Wonders Enlightening Preschool Score: 17/100

    Little Wonders Enlightening Preschool is a childcare center in Bakersfield, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.littlewondersenlighteningpreschool.com.

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

  26. #26 — Alberta Preschool Score: 16/100

    Alberta Preschool is a childcare center in Bakersfield, CA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov.

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

  27. #27 — Helping Hands Preschool and Daycare WeeCare Score: 16/100

    Helping Hands Preschool and Daycare WeeCare is a childcare center in Bakersfield, CA. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website:…

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

  28. #28 — La Petite Academy Score: 16/100

    La Petite Academy is a childcare center in Bakersfield, CA. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, student union, education. Website: http://www.lapetite.com/your-local-school/bakersfield-ca-7189/.

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

  29. #29 — My Little World Preschool / Mi Pequeño Mundo Score: 16/100

    My Little World Preschool / Mi Pequeño Mundo is a childcare center in Bakersfield, CA. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: http://www.mylittlemundo.com/.

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

  30. #30 — Bright Futures Preschool 2 Score: 13/100

    Bright Futures Preschool 2 is a childcare center in Bakersfield, CA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service.

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

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

The Directory information score is a 0–100 summary of captured profile and public review information. Fixed point limits apply to public ratings, review volume, web presence, profile completeness, listed credentials, press mentions, and reported experience. Missing information contributes no points. A low score may reflect missing data; the score does not measure service quality or guarantee suitability. Read our full methodology →

Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in BAKERSFIELD?
Bakersfield Parent Nursery is currently the #1 ranked daycare in BAKERSFIELD based on our Directory information score, which evaluates parent reviews, licensing status, accreditation, and available profile information. See the full ranked list above.
How are daycares ranked in BAKERSFIELD?
The Directory information score is a 0–100 summary of captured profile and public review information. Fixed point limits apply to public ratings, review volume, web presence, profile completeness, listed credentials, press mentions, and reported experience. Missing information contributes no points. A low score may reflect missing data; the score does not measure service quality or guarantee suitability. 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.