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Stockdale Child Development Center

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

5 Real Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93309

Visit website ↗(661) 336-5236Directions ↗Licensed for 54
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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: 9/16/2025 (3 total).

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

About this preschool

Stockdale Christian Preschool is a 12-month program offering flexible scheduling from 7:00 am to 5:30 pm with half-day and full-day options for children ages 2-6 years. The program integrates biblical curriculum with spiritual, academic, social, emotional, and physical development.

Philosophy
We exist first and foremost to glorify God by providing a biblically integrated curriculum that meets the spiritual, academic, social, emotional and physical needs of each individual child. We strive to instill the proper priorities of life, the first being an individual commitment to Jesus Christ. Helping children develop a positive self-image through the knowledge of God's love and teach them how to express their love to God.
Ages served
2-6 years
Hours
7:00 am - 5:30 pm, flexible schedule available
Outdoor
Playground with 3 play yards including climbing toys, swings, slides, bikes, tunnels, sandbox, and other outside toys
Religious
Christian; biblically integrated curriculum; ministry of Bakersfield First Assembly; weekly chapel; teachers attend Bible-believing church and have accepted Jesus as personal Savior

Programs

  • •2-Day Program (Tuesday, Thursday) - half day or full day
  • •3-Day Program (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) - half day or full day
  • •5-Day Program (Monday-Friday) - half day or full day
  • •Kindergarten Readiness Program for Pre-K classes
  • •Kindergarten Readiness Summer Program

Highlights

  • ✓Maximum 24 children per classroom with at least two teachers
  • ✓Potty training assistance available
  • ✓Age-specific classroom placement based on birth dates
  • ✓Daily schedule includes Bible, Phonics, Number Skills, Music, Art, Science, and Motor Play Centers

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