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Small Wonders Preschool/The Rock

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

4800-C Fruitvale Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93308

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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: 5/20/2025 (3 total).

Source: California Dept. of Social Services, Community Care Licensing (updated 2025-09-29). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

Small Wonders Preschool serves children ages 2 through pre-kindergarten in a Christian atmosphere focused on nurturing total child development. The program operates Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM with flexible enrollment options of 2 to 5 days per week.

Philosophy
Small Wonders is a place where your child will experience love, laughter, and learning! In an atmosphere of Christian beliefs, our goal is to work with parents in the nurturing and development of their child for a lifelong journey of learning. The goal of our program is to enhance the total growth of each child through music, language, Bible time, visits by community members/agencies, community service projects, Abeka curriculum, arts, crafts, and sports activities, with spiritual development to give children an understanding of God's presence in our world and help children develop a positive self-image through the knowledge of God's love.
Ages served
Age 2 - Pre-Kindergarten
Hours
7:00 AM - 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday
Meals
Morning and afternoon snacks provided by Small Wonders. Voluntary meal plan available at $3.50 per day for lunch; parents may pack lunch (no heating/preparation, no nut products). Weekly menu posted first of week.
Religious
Christian beliefs; Valley Baptist Church affiliation; includes Bible time and spiritual development

Programs

  • •Music
  • •Language
  • •Bible time
  • •Community service projects
  • •Arts, crafts, and sports activities
  • •Abeka curriculum

Highlights

  • ✓Flexible enrollment: 2, 3, 4, or 5 days per week
  • ✓Visits by community members and agencies
  • ✓Focus on spiritual, social, intellectual, physical, and emotional development
  • ✓Voluntary meal plan available

Not stated on their website: Teacher ratio, Outdoor play/facilities, Specific curriculum details beyond Abeka, Classroom size. Ask the preschool directly.

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