Garden Pathways Downtown Education Center
1130 17TH STREET, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301Childery Rating: 3/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.3 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.Not Available
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects a 44% violation rate and a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes California's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. California caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:12. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Annual training isn't required by the state. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 72
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 Not Regulated Toddlers 1:6 12 Preschool 1:12 Not Regulated
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 8 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (7), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Parent Communication & Policies (1). None of the 10 findings were critical.
See All 8 Inspection Visits
Jan 15, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Administration of Child Care Licensing…(c)(1) A Licensed Child Day Care Facility Shall Provide to the Parents Or…HSC 1596.8595(c)(1)
Administration of Child Care Licensing…(c)(1) A licensed child day care facility shall provide to the parents or guardians of each child receiving services in the facility copies…
Dec 23, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Personal Rights - To Be Free From Corporal or Unusual Punishment, Infliction of Pain, Humiliation, Intimidation, Ridicule, Coercion, Threat, Mental Abuse or Other Actions of A…CCR 101223(a)(3)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
May 12, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Reporting Requirements (D) Upon the Occurrence, During the Operation of the Childcare Center of Any of the Events Specified in (d)(1) Below, a Report Shall Be Made to The…CCR 101212(d)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment. Luisa Gavoutian NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Anita Tristan NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/12/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/12/2025 LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04) Page: 3 of 3
- Personal Rights: (A) The Licensee Shall Ensure That Each Child Is Accorded the Following Personal Rights: (1) To Be Accorded Dignity in His/her Personal Relationships with Staff…CCR 101223
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Apr 17, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Personal Rights(a) The Licensee Shall Ensure That Each Child Is Accorded the Following Personal Rights: (1) To Be Accorded Dignity in His/her Personal Relationships with Staff And…CCR 101223(a)(1)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Oct 4, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision: The Licensee Shall Provide Care and Supervision as Necessary to Meet the Children's Needs. This Requirement Was Not Met As…CCR 101229
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Sep 18, 20242 Findings2 Important
- The Licensee Shall Ensure That Each Child Is Accorded the Following Personal Rights: (2) To Be Accorded Safe, Healthful and Comfortable Accommodations, Furnishings and Equipment…CCR 101223(a)(2)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
- Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision: The Licensee Shall Provide Care and Supervision as Necessary to Meet the Children's needs.(1) No Child(ren) Shall Be Left…CCR 101229(a)(1)
. In addition, the licensee is to seek training and resources on how to enage and serve children in care that exbit behavioral challenges. Licensee to submit written plan 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 children in care were adequately supervised as child #1 exposed his genitalia on multiple occasions to staff and other children on or around June and July 2024. This poses an immediate health and safety risk in that the licensee shall ensure that children are afforded adequate supervision while in care 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 and consult with community resources by POC due date (Submit above in written form to CCL by 09/25/2024). 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Nov 17, 20231 Finding1 Important
- 01238 Buildings and Grounds (A) The Child Care Center Shall Be Clean, Safe, Sanitary and in Good Repair at All Times to Ensure the Safety and Well-being of Children, Employees And…CCR 101238(a)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Jun 8, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Care and Supervision. No Child(ren) Shall Be Left Without the Supervision, Including Visual Observation, of a Teacher at Any Time Except as Specified in Sections 101216.2(e)(1)…CCR 101229(a)(1)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
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