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Garden Pathways Downtown Education Center

Bakersfield, CA · Kern County
1130 17TH STREET, Bakersfield, CA 93301
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Quick Facts

Capacity
24 children
Type of Care
DAY CARE CENTER; INFANT CENTER;
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate

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Contact Information

📞 (661) 633-2302
1130 17TH STREET
Bakersfield, CA 93301
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Licensed INFANT CENTER
Active License
License Number
153808748
Issued By
California Department of Social Services
District Office
FRESNO REGIONAL OFFICE

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About the Provider

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Garden Pathways Downtown Education Center nurtures comprehensive readiness for success in school and life. In the critical first years, children at Garden Pathways develops increasing competence in all areas—intellectual, physical, social, emotional, and artistic—as they are cared for by staff informed by the best of research in early childhood education. The preschool guides children to grow as responsible members of a caring community of lifelong learners, emerging in their ability to make positive choices of character, values, behavior, and health. In the kind, enriching environment of The Garden, children discover and develop their uniqueness and creativity. Opportunities for rich experiences in many art forms encourage creative expression through music, movement, language, an d visual arts. The preschool celebrates individual differences and lovingly motivates each child to achieve full potential, building confidence and self-esteem. The Garden Pathways safe and loving family atmosphere repeatedly receives acclaim as an outstanding hallmark.

Hours of Operation

  • Days of Operation Monday–Friday

Inspection/Report History

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Type Inspection Dates Reports/Citations
Other 2026-02-17 FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT
Complaint 2026-01-26 COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT
Other 2026-01-15 FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT
Inspection 2025-12-17 FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT
Complaint 2024-12-12 COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT
Other 2024-10-04 FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT
Inspection 2023-08-24 FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT
Inspection 2022-08-04 FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT
Inspection 2021-07-19 FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT
Summary 12/17/2025, 08/24/2023, 08/04/2022, 07/19/2021 Type A Citation: 1; Type B Citation: 1; 101223(a)(3), 101223(a)(1), 101229(a)(1), 1596.871(c)(1)(A), 101229.1(b)
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
01/29/2026

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