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Sterling Child Development Center

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

3000 Sterling Road, Bakersfield, CA 93306

Visit website ↗(661) 336-5236Directions ↗Licensed for 144
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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: 4/24/2024 (1 total).

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

About this preschool

Sterling Center - CAPK is a Head Start and Early Head Start program operated by Community Action Partnership of Kern (CAPK), a federally contracted service provider. The center serves families throughout Kern and San Joaquin Counties.

Ages served
Head Start and Early Head Start

Not stated on their website: Hours, Philosophy, Outdoor play, Meals, Tuition, Teacher ratio, Specific programs or curriculum, Age ranges served. 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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