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St. John's Children Center

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

4500 Buena Vista Rd., Bakersfield, CA 93311

Visit website ↗(661) 664-9127Directions ↗Licensed for 144
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
2
1 serious (Type A)
Complaint visits
1
Last visit
6/12/2025
Total visits
10

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

St. John's Children's Center offers Christ-centered, developmentally appropriate education for children from 12 months to pre-kindergarten. The center emphasizes spiritual growth, high educational standards, and meaningful relationships through dedicated staff and established curricula.

Philosophy
High quality, developmentally appropriate, Christ-centered, child-focused approach. We strive to develop young independent thinkers who have a sincere relationship with Jesus Christ using child-centered practices that focus on all developmental ranges.
Ages served
12 months to pre-kindergarten
Religious
Christian faith-based center with Christ-centered curriculum and spiritual development focus

Programs

  • •Toddler Program
  • •Summer Program

Highlights

  • ✓Faith-Based Curriculum (One in Christ)
  • ✓Core Knowledge academic curriculum
  • ✓Handwriting Without Tears writing program
  • ✓Focus on spiritual, social, language, cognitive, mathematical, and physical development

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