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8800 Harris Road, Bakersfield, CA
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The Village Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in Bakersfield, California. The state has licensed it since September 20, 2024, for up to 57 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: full-time care, part-time care, preschool and toddler care. It says it provides meals. It lists monthly tuition from $510 to $1,070.
California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 6 visits since Aug 2024, with 0 Type A and 4 Type B citations.
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | 2-6 |
|---|---|
| Programs | Full-time care, part-time care, preschool and toddler care |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Assistance it accepts | Community Connections |
| Licensed capacity | 57 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
The Village Child Care Center lists monthly tuition from $510 to $1,070. 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 |
|---|---|
| Children ages 2-3, 2 Full Days | $720 |
| Children ages 2-3, 2 Half Days | $620 |
| Children ages 2-3, 3 Full Days | $870 |
| Children ages 2-3, 3 Half Days | $755 |
| Children ages 2-3, 5 Full Days | $1,070 |
| Children ages 4-6, 2 Full Days | $610 |
| Children ages 4-6, 2 Half Days | $510 |
| Children ages 4-6, 3 Full Days | $760 |
| Children ages 4-6, 3 Half Days | $635 |
| Children ages 4-6, 5 Full Days | $960 |
| Registration Fee per child | $50 |
State record
California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 6 visits to The Village Child Care Center since Aug 2024. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 4 Type B citations across those visits.
6 visits since Aug 2024 · Last visit Dec 23, 2025
Type A citations 0 · Type B citations 4, 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 September 20, 2024.
California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 6 visits to The Village Child Care Center since Aug 2024. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 4 Type B citations across those visits.
57, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
Monthly tuition from $510 to $1,070, as it lists it.
(661) 302-9110.
5915 Nathaniel Wy, Bakersfield, CA 93313. The nearest other daycare we list is Panama-Buena Vista USD-Miller Pre-K, 1.4 miles away.