Play and Thrive Academy
7737 Meany Ave Ste A1, Bakersfield, CA
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Maria Gutierrez-Alcaraz Family Child Care is a licensed home daycare in Bakersfield, California. The state has licensed it since December 20, 2023, for up to 14 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Play-based and Reggio Emilia approach, with infant care, preschool and toddler care. It says it provides meals. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 2 visits since Dec 2023, with no Type A or Type B citations in its published counts.
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based, Reggio Emilia |
| Staff | Associates Degree in Child Development, specializing in infants/toddlers and preschool education |
| Daily life | Meals provided |
| Languages | Spanish |
| Licensed capacity | 14 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Maria Gutierrez-Alcaraz Family Child Care has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Kern County has a median price of $238 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 2 visits to Maria Gutierrez-Alcaraz Family Child Care since Dec 2023. Its published counts show no Type A or Type B citations for those visits.
2 visits since Dec 2023 · Last visit Dec 2, 2025
Type A citations 0 · Type B citations 0, as the state counts them
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Bakersfield, CA 93312 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Bakersfield, CA 93312 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Bakersfield, CA 93312 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Bakersfield, CA 93312 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Bakersfield, CA 93312 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Bakersfield, CA 93312 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed December 20, 2023.
California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 2 visits to Maria Gutierrez-Alcaraz Family Child Care since Dec 2023. Its published counts show no Type A or Type B citations for those visits.
14, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (818) 561-1928 to ask.
(818) 561-1928.
Bakersfield, CA 93312. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.