Preschools in Bakersfield
10 preschools near Bakersfield, CA, including Montessori and other private programs. Compare approach, tuition, hours, and location — then save your shortlist.
Valley Montessori Academy
A Montessori preschool in the southwest Bakersfield/Stockdale area serving children from toddler through early elementary age.
Sierra Montessori Children's Center
A Montessori children's center in south-central Bakersfield off Wible Road offering part-time and full-day programs.
California Ivy League Preparatory
An academically focused preschool and infant center in southwest Bakersfield on Ashe Road.
Lil' Explorers Preschool
A play-based preschool in southwest Bakersfield on Harris Road offering half-day and full-day programs.
The Learning Experience - Bakersfield
A franchise early-education center in northwest Bakersfield on Calloway Drive serving infants through pre-kindergarten.
Childtime of Bakersfield
A child-care and preschool center in southwest Bakersfield off Camino Media serving infants through kindergarten.
Little Red School House
A long-established preschool and day care in northwest Bakersfield on Fruitvale Avenue.
Stepping Stones Christian Preschool
A church-affiliated preschool in southwest Bakersfield on Gosford Road using a traditional curriculum for ages two through six.
First Experiences at F.U.M.C.
A church-based preschool in central Bakersfield on Stockdale Highway emphasizing creative, play-oriented learning.
Toddler Tech Preschool
A preschool and day care in downtown Bakersfield on G Street serving infants through preschool age.
Preschool approaches in Bakersfield
The programs listed here include Montessori and play-based. New to the differences? Compare Montessori vs. play-based, read what children learn in preschool, or browse all our guides.
Montessori preschools in Bakersfield
2 of the programs listed above are Montessori preschools — child-led, mixed-age classrooms with hands-on materials and long, focused work periods. New to the method? Read what Montessori is, compare Montessori vs. play-based, and see how much Montessori costs.
How much does preschool cost in Bakersfield?
Preschool tuition in Bakersfield depends on the program, the schedule (half-day vs. full-day), and the approach — Montessori and full-day private programs usually cost more than part-time or co-op options. Where a school publishes pricing it's shown on its listing above; otherwise ask the school for a current quote. Our guide on how much preschool costs shows how to compare the real price, and how to afford preschool covers subsidies, TK, and Head Start that can lower it.
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Frequently asked questions
What preschool approaches are available in Bakersfield?
First Cubby lists Montessori and play-based programs in Bakersfield, among others. Each school's approach is shown on its listing.
How much is preschool tuition in Bakersfield?
Preschool tuition in Bakersfield varies widely by program, schedule (half- vs. full-day), and approach — Montessori and full-day private programs typically cost more. Pricing is shown on a listing where the school publishes it; otherwise contact the school. Our guide on how much preschool costs explains how to compare the real price, and how to afford preschool covers subsidies and free options.
Are there Montessori preschools in Bakersfield?
Yes — 2 Montessori programs are listed in Bakersfield above. Montessori classrooms are child-led and mixed-age with hands-on materials; see our guide on what Montessori is.
Are the preschools in Bakersfield private?
Most standalone preschools in Bakersfield are private (tuition-based). Free and lower-cost options can exist too — Transitional Kindergarten, state pre-K, and Head Start — which our guides on preschool cost and how to afford preschool explain.
How do I choose a preschool in Bakersfield?
Shortlist nearby schools, then tour your top choices. Our guides on how to choose a preschool and the questions to ask on a tour walk you through it step by step.
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