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Mt. Vernon Elementary School Pre-K

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

2161 Potomac, Bakersfield, CA 93307

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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
1
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
2/25/2025
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

Mt. Vernon Elementary School Pre-K is part of the Bakersfield City School District, located at 2161 Potomac Ave in Bakersfield, CA. The school's mission is to educate all students at the highest levels of excellence by preparing them to be innovative, collaborative, compassionate, and 21st Century Ready.

Philosophy
Mt. Vernon's mission is to educate all students at the highest levels of excellence by preparing them to be innovative, collaborative, compassionate, and 21st Century Ready. The school's vision is to be a model school in Kern County which nurtures personalized success for all students.

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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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