Child care center

The Oaks Childrens Center

10200 Campus Park Dr, Bakersfield, CA 933114.6· 9 reviews

licensed capacity: 152
open each week: 5 days
monthly, posted tuition: $300
year first licensed: 2026

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About

About The Oaks Childrens Center

The Oaks Childrens Center is a licensed child care center in Bakersfield, California. The state has licensed it since July 29, 2026, for up to 152 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care, full-time care, infant care and part-time care. It lists monthly tuition from $300 to $1,625.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 1 visit since Jul 2026, with no Type A or Type B citations in its published counts.

InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSummer campFaith-basedPosts tuition

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Type: Child care center
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Hours today: 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity: 152 children

Hours

MondayToday	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
Sunday	Not listed

Hours it lists: “Monday-Friday 7:00AM-5:30PM”

Programs

Programs and care

Programs	After-school care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
Approach	Faith-based
Discounts	50% off additional children registration fee and 10% off lowest tuition rate (sibling)
Parent updates	Parent app (Bright Wheel)
Licensed capacity	152 childrenFrom the state license

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Cost

Tuition and costs

The Oaks Childrens Center lists monthly tuition from $300 to $1,625. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Kern County has a median price of $353 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Monthly · program, in its own words	Price
AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM TK-6TH GRADE	$300
INFANT CARE Newborn - 2yrs 7:00AM-5:30PM M-F Full Time Only	$1,625
PRESCHOOL 3-5 YEARS OLD FULL DAY PROGRAMS M-F	$990
PRESCHOOL 3-5 YEARS OLD FULL DAY PROGRAMS MWF	$685
PRESCHOOL 3-5 YEARS OLD FULL DAY PROGRAMS T/TH	$520
PRESCHOOL 3-5 YEARS OLD HALF DAY PROGRAMS M-F	$735

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PRESCHOOL 3-5 YEARS OLD HALF DAY PROGRAMS MWF	$530
PRESCHOOL 3-5 YEARS OLD HALF DAY PROGRAMS T/TH	$425
PRESCHOOL CLASSES 3-5 YEARS 7:00AM-5:30PM M-F	$1,100
PRESCHOOL CLASSES 3-5 YEARS 7:00AM-5:30PM MWF	$795
PRESCHOOL CLASSES 3-5 YEARS 7:00AM-5:30PM TTH	$630
PRESCHOOL CLASSES 3-5 YEARS 8:15AM-12:15PM M-F	$845
PRESCHOOL CLASSES 3-5 YEARS 8:15AM-12:15PM MWF	$640
PRESCHOOL CLASSES 3-5 YEARS 8:15AM-12:15PM TTH	$525
TK-6TH GRADE AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM (AUG-MAY) M-F	$325
TODDLER 2-3 YEARS OLD FULL DAYS ONLY M-F	$1,100
TODDLER 2-3 YEARS OLD FULL DAYS ONLY MWF	$755
TODDLER 2-3 YEARS OLD FULL DAYS ONLY T/TH	$560
TODDLER CLASS 2-3 YEARS 7:00AM-5:30PM M-F	$1,210
TODDLER CLASS 2-3 YEARS 7:00AM-5:30PM MWF	$865
TODDLER CLASS 2-3 YEARS 7:00AM-5:30PM TTH	$670
Summer Returning Student registration, no fobs	$80
Summer Registration + 2 FOBS	$120
Returning Student registration fee, no fobs	$130
Annual Registration Fee + 2 FOBS	$150

21 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.

Kern County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$353

Home daycare$238

Toddler

Center$206

Home daycare$205

Preschool

Center$171

Home daycare$191

School age

Center$91

Home daycare$174

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for The Oaks Childrens Center

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 1 visit to The Oaks Childrens Center since Jul 2026. Its published counts show no Type A or Type B citations for those visits.

License

Status: Licensed and operating
License type: Child care center
Capacity: 152 children
First licensed: 2026
License number: #155601083

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Summary

1 visit since Jul 2026 · Last visit Jul 23, 2026

Type A citations 0 · Type B citations 0, as the state counts them

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Jul 23, 2026Visit

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division publishes how many Type A and Type B citations each visit produced, not the rule text. The state defines Type A as a violation that is an immediate risk to children's health, safety or personal rights, and Type B as one that could become an immediate risk if not corrected.

Copied from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Jan 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about The Oaks Childrens Center

Is The Oaks Childrens Center licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed July 29, 2026.

Does The Oaks Childrens Center have inspection violations?

How many children can The Oaks Childrens Center care for?

152, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are The Oaks Childrens Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Oaks Childrens Center cost?

Monthly tuition from $300 to $1,625, as it lists it.

What is The Oaks Childrens Center's phone number?

(661) 979-0404.

Where is The Oaks Childrens Center?

10200 Campus Park Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93311. The nearest other daycare we list is Trinity Preschool at Belcourt, 0.8 miles away.

Sources: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).