Bakersfield Play Center

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Summary

Contact Info

Bakersfield Play Center
1620 Kentucky St
Bakersfield , CA  93305-4840
www.bakersfieldplaycenter.com

Tel: (661) 325-4064

Director: Angie Esparza
info@bakersfieldplaycenter.com

Admissions Director:
Sylvia Elias, leave message at school 661.325.4064

Key Statistics

Total enrollment 25
Student/teacher ratio 5:1

Parent Ratings

Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents. Five Stars
Discipline Five Stars
Facilities Four Stars
Health Four Stars
Safety Four And Half Stars

Survey Information

Number of parents surveyed:  1

Director survey: Yes

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Basic Stats

Total enrollment 25
Student/teacher ratio 5:1
Established 1952

% of teachers with:

- Bachelors 1%
- Teaching credentials 1%
- CPR 2%
- First aid 2%

Transportation and Drop-off Policies

Transportation

- Parents bring their children to and from school

- many carpool


Dropoff Procedure

- Parents walk their child into the classroom

- 9:00 AM is the earliest time a parent can drop off a child

Late Pickup Policy: Children are expected to be picked up at noon are shortly after; school closes at 12:30 p.m. No ding fees.

Features of the Preschool

Provide a third year Yes
• Years 2 and 3 focus on social interactions, hygiene, play-based learning of basic concepts. Years 4 and 5 focus on self concepts, consideration of others, help in dealing with emotions, building scissor skills, dexterity, fine motor skills, etc. to prepare for writing. Major focus on literacy and learn through play.
Provide a kindergarten and elementary school program No
Affiliated with a religious institution No
Some experience serving children with special needs No

Accreditation, Membership & Awards

Accreditation by the National Association of Young Children No

Facilities

CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (4.0) Four Stars
Building, bathrooms, hallway Four Stars
Classroom equipment and furniture Four Stars

Facilities Include:

Classrooms (with bathroom attached) Check
Classrooms (with kitchenette attached)
Music room Check
Art room
Library Check
Art and library areas are within classrooms. Full kitchen to serve snack daily Check
Playground Check

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

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Curriculum & Teaching Approach



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Quality of Teaching



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Home School Connection



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Discipline, Health and Safety

Discipline

OVERALL RATING (5.0) Five Stars
Parents' Opinions
Parents at this school, on average, believe that conflicts between children: are handled extraordinarily well in a way that not only gives me confidence in the safety of my child but also reassures me that my child (and his/her peers) are learning the early skills needed to socialize effectively with one another

Parents' Notes on Discipline, Health and Safety

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
This is an old facility (established in 1952, but building is older than that) but her bumps and bruises only make it more of a homey atmosphere. The kids never lack for stimulation even though their equipment is not the latest model off the assembly line. Everything that is there is used to its best advantage and well loved.

Health

OVERALL RATING (4.0) Four Stars
Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable Four Stars
Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided Four Stars

Safety

OVERALL RATING (4.5) Four And Half Stars
Screen and identify all visitors Five Stars
Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others Four Stars

Ages, Schedule & Tuition



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Application & Admissions



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Kindergarten Placement & Tips



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