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Sunshine Center

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

528 South Real Road, Bakersfield, CA 93309

Visit website ↗(661) 397-1948Directions ↗Licensed for 32
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
4
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
12/2/2024
Total visits
3

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

Sunshine Center is a child care and preschool facility located on property owned by Christ Memorial Church in Portland. The center provides full-time and part-time care with a daily schedule including meals, outdoor time, and structured activities.

Philosophy
Our primary goals are to help children learn to function in a communal society and to prepare them for formal primary education. We teach children to love one another, be responsive to the needs of others, and not have biases against others. Our guidance and discipline approach is based on best practice approaches primarily using redirection and the establishment of boundaries.
Ages served
Child care and preschool (no specific ages listed)
Hours
8:00am - 5:00pm
Outdoor
Outside time or gross motor activity indoors daily from 11:30am-1:00pm
Meals
Breakfast (8:30-9am), AM Snack (10:30-11am), Lunch (12:30-1pm), and PM Snack (3-3:30pm) included in tuition
Religious
Christ Memorial Church owns the property; curriculum is not based on religious theology but may include mentions of God, Jesus, and discussions about religious use of Easter and Christmas; emphasis on demonstrating love, forgiveness, and patience

Programs

  • •Child Care
  • •Preschool

Highlights

  • ✓Meals, supplies, and field trips included in tuition
  • ✓No potty training requirement
  • ✓Flexible payment options: monthly, bi-monthly, or weekly
  • ✓Daily rest/quiet time after lunch

Not stated on their website: Tuition costs, Teacher-to-student ratio, Specific age groups served, Indoor/outdoor space details. Ask the preschool directly.

Summarized by AI from the preschool's own website (Jun 24, 2026). Not written or verified by PreschoolWise — confirm details directly with the program.

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