Ming Avenue Child Development Services provides early education and services to students in preschool. It is a program offered by Kern County Superintendent of Schools and through this program, it operates more than 16 child development centers located in Bakersfield, Lamont, McFarland, Shafter, Tehachapi, Wasco and Weldon in California. The program serves more than 1,200 preschool children from low-income families. The Kern County Department of Child Development and Family also provides other programs, such as The Kern County Child Care Council, Community Connection for Child Care, Dental Health Network and Kern County Child Care Council. Its Community Connection for Child Care program provides various options, such as education and support to children, families, child development professionals and the community.
Established 1989. Open door policy, come by anytime
We are open 24/7 in a safe gated community. All meals, snacks and field trips included. Let their imaginations soar in our engaging setting! I’m a preschool teacher and we do lots of reading, singing, dancing, art, science and so many fun activities. Children of all ages have a wonderful time together.
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Caring Corner is a licensed Pediatric Day Health Care center in Bakersfield, providing skilled nursing care for medically fragile children and young adults from infancy through age 21+ — FREE for qualifying families. Open 7 days a week, including most school holidays. Our nurses provide tracheostomy care, ventilator support, oxygen, G-tube and NG feedings, seizure management, medication administration, and wound care in a bright, playful setting. Programs include preschool (ages 0–5), after-school care with medical support, weekend and overnight respite (Fri–Sun), and transitional care for young adults 21+. We welcome referrals from hospitals, case managers, pediatricians, and school districts. Tours available by appointment.
We offere Montessori Educatiuon for children 18 month old- 9 years old. In 2026 we will open education to Infants and toddlers
