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Horace Mann Elementary School

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

2710 Niles Street, Bakersfield, CA 93306

Visit website ↗(661) 631-4936Directions ↗Licensed for 24
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
1
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
5/1/2023
Total visits
4

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

Horace Mann Elementary School is an established public elementary school in Bakersfield, California that has been operating since 1930. The school's mission is to provide a safe, positive, and highly structured learning environment to support student success and help each child reach their full potential.

Philosophy
Safe, positive, highly structured learning environment focused on supporting student self-confidence, encouraging individual potential, and fostering successful life-long learners.

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