Bakersfield Parent Nursery

This preschool is supposed to be a parent participation cooperative, however it does not operate as one. Parents have very little involvement other than the work days they’re scheduled, the committees they have to sign up for and the snack days they are scheduled. They have no rights to vote or make decisions. They’re not invited to board meetings nor shown the record of accounts to see where the money they fundraise goes towards.

The health of the children is at risk due to the fact the kids play in a sandbox cats use for a bathroom. Parents are made to scoop the poop and pee out every morning as part of their work schedule before the kids play in it. When a disease like Hand Foot and Mouth spreads, they don’t report to the parents to let them know. When there is a child that is harming others such as biting, face clawing, hitting and kicking, they don’t follow the policies they have stated in their handbook.

I tried serving on the board to try and make changes for the better. I sadly learned the Director dictates every part of the preschool. She doesn’t follow the bylaws of the board, she doesn’t inform the parents properly regarding new hires. The board members are supposed to be voted in by the parents, but they are secretly picked by the Director and current board members instead.

I do not recommend this Preschool to anyone.