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Discovery Learning Center

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

1307 Columbus St, Bakersfield, CA 93305

Visit website ↗(323) 423-2139Directions ↗Licensed for 15
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Licensing & safety record

✓ Clean licensing record

No citations or complaint visits on file with state licensing as of 2026-03-02. Last licensing visit: 5/8/2024 (1 total).

Source: California Dept. of Social Services, Community Care Licensing (updated 2026-03-02). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

Discovery Learning Center operates multiple preschool locations offering morning or afternoon sessions Monday through Friday, with many sites providing full-day child care options. The program emphasizes partnerships among parents, teachers, and children to develop socially competent, effective learners who demonstrate physical competencies and maintain safety and health.

Philosophy
An active partnership among parents, teachers and children helps develop children who are personally & socially competent, effective learners, show physical & motor competencies, and are safe and healthy.
Ages served
Preschool

Programs

  • •Morning or afternoon preschool sessions
  • •Full-day child care (at select locations)

Highlights

  • ✓Multiple center locations across Bakersfield, McFarland, Lamont, Shafter, and Wasco
  • ✓Staff trained in early childhood development
  • ✓Educational, creative and fun activities daily

Not stated on their website: Tuition, Specific hours, Teacher-student ratio, Meals provided, Outdoor activities, Age range specifics. Ask the preschool directly.

Summarized by AI from the preschool's own website (Jun 23, 2026). Not written or verified by PreschoolWise — confirm details directly with the program.

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