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Best Daycares in Kern County

Top 20 licensed childcare facilities ranked by compliance record, parent reviews, and capacity.

670 licensed facilities
0 top rated
100% clean record

Maintained by the California Daycares editorial team Last updated

Typical tuition

Average monthly cost in Kern County

2022 median
$1,527
/ month
infant
$892
/ month
toddler
$739
/ month
preschool

Median cost at licensed child care centers. Licensed family child care homes typically cost 20-30% less (infant care around $601/month).

Kern County offers one of the largest daycare markets in California with 670 licensed facilities, including 11 Family Child Care Homes and 6 Child Care Centers. We ranked the top 20 based on their official compliance record and parent reviews to help you find the best fit for your family.

The daycare landscape in Kern County is strong — 100% of the top-ranked facilities have a clean inspection record with no citations. Our top pick, A Good Time Out, holds an Excellent facility score.

When it comes to cost, licensed child care centers in Kern County charge a median of $1,460 per month for infant care and $768 for preschool. These are county-level estimates — individual facilities may vary. Family child care homes are typically more affordable, with infant care averaging around $946 per month.

Each facility listed below links to a detailed profile page where you can review inspection history, complaint records, capacity, and contact information. We update our rankings regularly as new licensing data becomes available.

Top 20 Daycares in Kern County

1

A Good Time Out

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Bakersfield

Capacity: 73 Est. tuition: $650 – $900/mo
2

Abc Learning Preschool & Childcare, Inc.

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Bakersfield

Capacity: 28 Est. tuition: $650 – $900/mo
3

Abc Learning Preschool & Childcare, Inc.

Excellent

Child Care Center · Bakersfield

Capacity: 47 Est. tuition: $650 – $900/mo
4

Acheson,sonya/Vega,amelia/Satawake,cheyenne Fcc

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Bakersfield

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $650 – $900/mo
5

Adriana Chavez Orozco Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Bakersfield

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $650 – $900/mo
6

Adriana Sernas Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Delano

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $650 – $900/mo
7

Agapeland Christian Academy

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · Bakersfield

Capacity: 48
8

Agapeland Christian Academy

Excellent

Child Care Center · Bakersfield

Capacity: 70 Est. tuition: $650 – $900/mo
9

Agatha Benitez Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Bakersfield

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $650 – $900/mo
10

Alba Duran Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Bakersfield

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $650 – $900/mo
11

Alba Silva Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Shafter

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $650 – $900/mo
12

Albany Park Preschool Ii

Excellent

Child Care Center · Delano

Capacity: 99 Est. tuition: $650 – $900/mo
13

Alberta Dillard Child Development Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Bakersfield

Capacity: 40 Est. tuition: $650 – $900/mo
14

Alejandra Garcia Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Bakersfield

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $650 – $900/mo
15

Alexis Savedra Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Bakersfield

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $650 – $900/mo
16

Alicante Child Development Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Lamont

Capacity: 20 Est. tuition: $650 – $900/mo
17

Alicante Prekindergarten Program

Excellent

Child Care Center · Lamont

Capacity: 27 Est. tuition: $650 – $900/mo
18

Alicia Clark Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Delano

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $650 – $900/mo
19

Alicia Garcia-Leyva Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Lamont

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $650 – $900/mo
20

Alicia Montejano Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Bakersfield

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $650 – $900/mo
View all 670 facilities in Kern County

Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Kern County?
There are 670 licensed daycare facilities in Kern County, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.
What types of daycare are available in Kern County?
Kern County has 1 Single Licensed Child Care Center, 1 Child Care - Infant Center, 6 Child Care Center, 11 Family Child Care Home, 1 School Age Child Care Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.
How are daycares in Kern County rated?
Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 100% of facilities in Kern County have no citations on record.
How much does daycare cost in Kern County?
Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Kern County charge approximately $1,460/month for infants, $845/month for toddlers, and $768/month for preschool-age children. Licensed family child care homes are typically 20–30% less, with infant care around $946/month. Exact pricing varies by facility.

Top Cities in Kern County

Arvin
51 facilities
Bakersfield
384 facilities
California City
4 facilities
Delano
95 facilities
Lake Isabella
5 facilities
Lamont
14 facilities
McFarland
19 facilities
Ridgecrest
15 facilities
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