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8800 Harris Road, Bakersfield, CA
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Ridgeview Christian Preschool is a licensed child care center in Bakersfield, California. The state has licensed it since March 29, 2004, for up to 96 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care.
California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 11 visits since Nov 2021, with 0 Type A and 6 Type B citations.
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Ages 2-6 |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care |
| Approach | Faith-based (Ridgeview Community Church) |
| Enrichment | Amazing Athletes sports program |
| Daily life | Snacks provided |
| Discounts | 10% discount for families with two or more children enrolled |
| Transportation | Transportation (bus drop-off for Panama, Berkshire, Miller, and Whitley schools) |
| More | Founded 2003 |
| Licensed capacity | 96 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Ridgeview Christian Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time school-age care at a child care center in Kern County has a median price of $91 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 11 visits to Ridgeview Christian Preschool since Nov 2021. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 6 Type B citations across those visits.
11 visits since Nov 2021 · Last visit Jul 9, 2026
Type A citations 0 · Type B citations 6, as the state counts them
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FAQ
Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed March 29, 2004.
California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 11 visits to Ridgeview Christian Preschool since Nov 2021. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 6 Type B citations across those visits.
96, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (661) 834-9796 to ask.
(661) 834-9796.
8420 Stine Road, Bakersfield, CA 93313. The nearest other daycare we list is Panama-Buena Vista USD-Miller Pre-K, 0.9 miles away.