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Childery

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8800 HARRIS ROAD, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93311Childery Rating: 4/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    4 / 5
  • Process Quality
    Not Available
  • Structural Quality
    4 / 5

Why this rating

This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects a 47% 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
298
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:4Not Regulated
Toddlers1:612
Preschool1:12Not Regulated

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

8 Inspection Visits Since 2021 · 11 Findings
Most recent: May 27, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
11 Important

Across 8 inspections since 2021, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (2), and Children's Records & Files (2). None of the 11 findings were critical.

See All 8 Inspection Visits
  1. May 19, 20261 Finding1 Important
    • 01229 Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision (A) The Licensee Shall Provide Care and Supervision as Necessary to Meet the Children's Needs. This Requirement Was Not Met…CCR 101229(a)

      (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.

  2. Feb 6, 20261 Finding1 Important
    • 01226 Health-Related Services (3) Prescription Medications May Be Administered if All of the Following Conditions Are met:(A) Prescription Medications Shall Be Administered In…CCR 101226(3)(A)

      (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.

  3. Oct 22, 20252 Findings2 Important
    • Deficient Practice Statement POC Due Date:

      Based on file review and interview, 5 of 13 enrolled children files were missing the LIC9224, which poses a potential risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. POC Due Date: 11/07/2025

    • A Licensed Child Day Care Facility Shall Provide to the Parents or Guardians of Each Child Receiving Services in The…HSC 596.8595(c)(1)

      A licensed child day care facility shall provide to the parents or guardians of each child receiving services in the facility copies of any licensing report that documents any

  4. Jun 13, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • Application for License- Any Adult, Partnership, Corporation, County, City, Public Agency or Other Governmental Entity Wishing to Obtain a License Shall Fill Out and File with The…CCR 101169(a)

      (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: 06/13/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/13/2025 LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04) Page: 3 of 3

  5. Apr 11, 20252 Findings2 Important
    • Reporting Requirements (A) Each Licensee or Applicant Shall Furnish to the Department Reports as Required by the Department Including, but Not Limited To, the following:Upon The…CCR 101212(d)(1)(c)

      (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: 04/11/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/11/2025 LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04) Page: 3 of 3

    • The Licensee Shall Ensure That Each Child Is Accorded the Following Personal Rights: (3) To Be Free From Corporal or Unusual Punishment, Infliction of Pain, Humiliation,…CCR 101223(a)(3)

      (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.

  6. Jan 24, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • To Be a Fully Qualified Teacher, a Teacher Shall Have One of the Following: (1) Twelve Postsecondary Semester or Equivalent Quarter Units in Early Childhood Education or Child…CCR 101216.1(c)(1)

      (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.

  7. Nov 14, 20241 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 101299(a)(1)

      (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.

  8. Jul 15, 20212 Findings2 Important
    • Upon the OccurrenceCCR 101212(d)

      Upon the occurrence, during the operation of the child care center of any of the events specified in (d)(1), a report shall be made to the Department by telephone or fax within…

    • In Centers Where the Licensee Chooses to Handle Medications: Nonprescription Medications May Be Administered Without Approval or Instructions From the Child's Physician if All Of…CCR 101226(e)(4)(B)

      (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.

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