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Garden Pathways Downtown Education Center

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Ages
Infants (0–2 yrs)
Teacher ratio
1:4 (CA min)

1130 17th Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301

Visit website ↗(661) 633-2302Directions ↗Licensed for 24
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
1
Complaint visits
1
Last visit
12/12/2024
Total visits
5

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 preschool and infant care center serving ages 6 weeks to 6 years in downtown Bakersfield with a research-based curriculum and Christian foundation. The facility offers early literacy, arts education, character development, and meals prepared on-site.

Philosophy
A caring community of lifelong learners built on a Christian foundation, partnering with families to develop comprehensive readiness for success using research-based practices and character education.
Ages served
Age 6 weeks to 6 years
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; Christian values-based training

Programs

  • •Early literacy curriculum
  • •Arts education (music, movement, language, visual art)
  • •Character education
  • •Social and emotional development
  • •Math instruction
  • •Science and social studies
  • •Afterschool care (until 6th birthday)

Highlights

  • ✓Research-based Houghton Mifflin Pre-K curriculum
  • ✓On-site meal preparation with fresh, high-quality ingredients
  • ✓State-of-the-art security system with cameras
  • ✓Ongoing professional development for fully-qualified staff

Not stated on their website: Tuition, Teacher-to-student ratio, Outdoor play/playground details, Full scope of operating hours (nights/weekends/holidays), Calendar/closure dates. 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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