Bakersfield
Browse and compare licensed childcare providers in Bakersfield, Kern County
384 facilities
384 facilities
86% clean
31 avg cap.
11,999
Total capacity
0
With openings
High
Demand level
Recent Activity
+19
New this year
-3
Closed this year
14 yrs
Avg facility age
Tips for Parents
📊 Well-served area
This area has more facilities than the county average — you have plenty of options to compare.
✅ Strong safety record
86% of facilities here have no violations — well above the state average.
🏠 Home-based care options
229 of 384 facilities are home-based — great for parents who prefer smaller, more personal settings.
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About This City
Daycares in Bakersfield
Bakersfield has 384 licensed childcare facilities, the largest number of any city in Kern County. The majority are Family Child Care Homes (229), followed by 89 Child Care Centers, 23 School Age Child Care Centers, 22 Single Licensed Child Care Centers, and 21 Child Care - Infant Centers.
The average facility capacity is 31 children, and 86% of providers maintain a clean violation record. Browse facilities below to compare scores, inspection history, and capacity for licensed daycares near you.