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Small Steps Child Development Center

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

4201 University Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93306

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Licensing & safety record

✓ Clean licensing record

No citations or complaint visits on file with state licensing as of 2025-09-29. Last licensing visit: 6/30/2025 (4 total).

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 daycare center in Louisville, KY serving infants through preschool-age children. The center provides structured learning, hands-on experiences, and a nurturing atmosphere focused on early childhood development.

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, integrating social-emotional learning, literacy, early math, science exploration, and arts.
Ages served
Infant (6 weeks to 12 months), Toddler (12 months to 36 months), Preschool (3-5 years)
Hours
Monday through Friday, 6:30 am to 5:30 pm

Programs

  • •Infant Care
  • •Toddler Care
  • •Preschool Care
  • •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 training
  • ✓Low student-to-teacher ratio
  • ✓Staff trained in child safety, first aid, and CPR
  • ✓Monthly enrollment specials and first-year discount plan (15% off months 1-3, 10% off months 4-6, 5% off months 7-12)

Not stated on their website: Tuition amounts, Teacher-to-student ratio, Outdoor play facilities, Meals provided, Weather-related closures. 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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