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Small Steps Child Development Center

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

4201 University Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93306

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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
7
Complaint visits
3
Last visit
6/30/2025
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

Small Steps Child Development Center is a child care and preschool facility in Louisville, KY serving infants through 5-year-olds with structured learning and hands-on experiences. The center offers full-time and part-time enrollment options with flexible scheduling.

Philosophy
Young children learn best through play, exploration, and hands-on experiences. The child-centered curriculum emphasizes creativity, problem-solving, and active engagement, combining structured activities with open-ended play and integrating social-emotional learning, literacy, early math, science exploration, and arts.
Ages served
6 weeks to 5 years (Infant, Toddler, and Preschool)
Hours
Monday through Friday, 6:30 am to 5:30 pm

Programs

  • •Infant Care (6 weeks to 12 months)
  • •Toddler Care (12 months to 36 months)
  • •Preschool Care (3-5 years)
  • •Part-time preschool enrollment (3-day and 2-day options for ages 2-5)
  • •Drop-in care (coming August 2026)

Highlights

  • ✓Licensed professionals with extensive early childhood education experience
  • ✓Low student-to-teacher ratio with individualized attention
  • ✓New lower rates and flexible scheduling options
  • ✓Staff trained in child safety, first aid, and CPR

Not stated on their website: Tuition amounts, Teacher-student ratio specifics, Meals and snacks, Outdoor play facilities, Religious affiliation. 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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