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Little Red School House #3

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

4601 Fruitvale Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93308

Visit website ↗(661) 588-2227Directions ↗Licensed for 67
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
4
Complaint visits
2
Last visit
5/13/2025
Total visits
8

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

Little Red School House offers preschool, transitional kindergarten, and kindergarten for ages 2-6 with year-round academics in a teacher-directed, structured learning environment. The family-owned facility has served the Bakersfield community since 1967 and has been voted Best of Kern County for 24 consecutive years.

Philosophy
Learning is accomplished by means of a teacher-directed, structured environment with positive reinforcement and love. A child who loves to learn will grow and develop into a productive individual in our society.
Ages served
2-6 years old (preschool, T-K, Kindergarten); also accepts returning school age children up to 10 years old during summer months

Programs

  • •Preschool
  • •Transitional Kindergarten
  • •Kindergarten
  • •Summer program for school age children

Highlights

  • ✓Year-round academics
  • ✓Family-owned since 1967
  • ✓Voted Best of Kern County for 24 years in a row
  • ✓Now accepting new enrollment

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Summarized by AI from the preschool's own website (Jun 24, 2026). Not written or verified by PreschoolWise — confirm details directly with the program.

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