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Claude W. Richardson C.D.C.

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Ages
Ages 2–5
Teacher ratio
1:12 (CA min)

1515 Feliz Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93307

Visit website ↗(661) 336-5405Directions ↗Licensed for 66
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Licensing & safety record

✓ Clean licensing record

No citations or complaint visits on file with state licensing as of 2025-11-24. Last licensing visit: 11/17/2025 (6 total).

Source: California Dept. of Social Services, Community Care Licensing (updated 2025-11-24). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

Richardson Child Development Center serves 72 children ages 3 to 5 years on the east side of Bakersfield. The center provides a full day, 10-hour preschool program for parents in training, working, or attending classes.

Philosophy
Staff are dedicated to the growth of young children and work hard to make a difference, one child at a time. Creating a nurturing and supportive environment provides children with a model of a supportive and successful community. A goal for the site is to provide a healthy, comfortable and culturally relevant environment for children.
Ages served
3 to 5 years
Hours
Full day, 10-hour program
Outdoor
Has playground

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