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Garden Pathways Downtown Education Center

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

1130 17th Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301

Visit website ↗(661) 633-2302Directions ↗Licensed for 72
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
10
1 serious (Type A)
Complaint visits
11
Last visit
7/11/2025
Total visits
23

Citations are part of routine licensing oversight and range from minor (Type B) to serious (Type A). A citation alone doesn't mean a program is unsafe — read the full reports for context.

Source: California Dept. of Social Services, Community Care Licensing (updated 2025-09-29). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

Garden Pathways Downtown Education Center is a licensed child and infant care facility serving ages 6 weeks to 6 years with a research-based curriculum, faith-based foundation, and arts education. The center provides early literacy instruction, character education, and meals prepared on site in a secure environment.

Philosophy
A caring community of life-long learners that partners with families using research-based practices rooted in Christian values to develop positive character traits and social-emotional competence.
Ages served
6 weeks to 6 years; afterschool care available until child's 6th birthday
Hours
Mon-Fri 6:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Meals
Nutritious meals and snacks prepared on site based on USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program guidelines
Religious
Christian foundation

Programs

  • •Early literacy curriculum
  • •Arts education
  • •Character education
  • •Infant care
  • •Preschool
  • •Afterschool care

Highlights

  • ✓Research-based curriculum (Houghton Mifflin Pre-K)
  • ✓On-site meal preparation with high-quality ingredients
  • ✓State-of-the-art security system with cameras
  • ✓Partnership with families and ongoing developmental assessment

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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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