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Cal Ivy Prep

Daycare center in Bakersfield, CA. 2301 Ashe RD, Bakersfield, CA 93309

3.9 (16 on Google)Read parent reviews
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Cal Ivy Prep in Bakersfield, CA
AgesInfant, toddler, preschool and school age
HoursSee hours below
Tuition fromNot listed
Licensed capacity262 children
Citations on file7 (1 Type A)
On the register since2013

About the program

Cal Ivy Prep is a licensed daycare center in Bakersfield, California, on the state register since 2013. It is licensed for 262 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.

Cal Ivy Prep provides play-based early childhood education and care for children from infancy through age twelve in Bakersfield, California.

The program follows a play-based approach.

Play-basedOnline tour booking

Tuition and capacity

Tuition: not listed. Cal Ivy Prep does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $943 a month.

Infant places440 to 12 months

Licensing and safety

Open the state record →
Licence typeDay Care Center + Infant Center + School Age Day Care Center · 153808780, 153808782, 153808781
Licence statusActive since 2013
Licensed capacity262 children
Inspections on file8
Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. Last synced September 18, 2026.
Citations on file7Area median for centers: 1
Type A (immediate risk)133 of 171 centers have at least one
Substantiated complaints88 inspection visits · last visit September 2026

California cites a Type A violation for an immediate risk to the health or safety of children, and a Type B violation for a record-keeping or maintenance item. The state file gives counts, dates and regulation numbers, not the inspector's notes.

Regulations cited

101223(a)(3) · 101223(a)(3 · 101223(a)(1)(3) · 101223(a)(1) · 101212(d)(1)(B) · 101212(d)(1)(B) · 101700.3(b)(1) · 101416.2 · 101231(a)(b) · 1596.8662(b)(1) · 101700.3(b)(1) · 101216.1(c)(1) · 101700.3(b)(1)

Open the state record for each visit report.

What parents say

We recently moved both of my kids to this daycare, and even though it’s only their second day, I’m already very impressed. My kids seem happy and comfortable, and they come home clean, with fresh diapers, and well fed, which really gives me peace of mind. It’s clear that the staff are attentive and truly care about the children. I also want to thank Ms. Hanan, for her kindness and attention to detail. She has been…

Soso Cute · 5/5 on Google · 4 months ago

My baby girl started at Cal Ivy in November of 2021 at 3 months. She is now almost 4 years old and still attends and is thriving. My son started at Cal Ivy as well in July 2023 also at 3 months and he is now 2 years old and also thriving. The staff, teachers and management are outstanding. They always keep you in the know. They update you daily on the app used to communicate and check in- procare. My kids are so…

Everth&Emma Arceta · 5/5 on Google · a year ago

My grandson has been bit twice within a 3wk period..after the 1st bite you would think they would pay closer attention to the kids. I stayed in one day for about 2-3 hrs & I had to tell one of the teachers hey that kid is pulling that little girl hair. Why are they not focus on their job, which is to watch the children. We are looking for a new daycare provider, sucks for my grandchild that he will have to adapt to a…

trasheena ware · 2/5 on Google · 7 years ago

My son started here at 18 months in the Transition room. I was terrified because he had been at home with me since the day he was born with maybe only once or twice with grandma. i wanted to add this review because it was what I was looking for in deciding on a daycare. I had already put a deposit down on another daycare when I found this one. It was recommended to me by someone in my mom group and I am so glad I…

Carmen Baker · 5/5 on Google · 14 years ago
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Getting there

2301 Ashe RD, Bakersfield, CA 93309

Questions about Cal Ivy Prep

Is Cal Ivy Prep licensed?

Yes. Cal Ivy Prep holds an active Day Care Center + Infant Center + School Age Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 153808780, 153808782, 153808781), with a licensed capacity of 262 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

Has Cal Ivy Prep had any inspection violations?

California's public file shows 7 citations for Cal Ivy Prep, 1 of them Type A, across 8 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.

What ages does Cal Ivy Prep take?

Cal Ivy Prep is licensed to serve infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.

How much does Cal Ivy Prep cost?

Cal Ivy Prep does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.

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