Maricopa, CA

The Taft College Child Development Center operates as a laboratory school providing high-quality early childhood education while serving as a training ground for college students in child development programs. The center offers a comprehensive developmental curriculum focused on social-emotional growth, cognitive development, and school readiness. With highly qualified teachers holding early childhood education credentials and degrees, the program emphasizes play-based learning, literacy development, and STEM activities. The facility features age-appropriate learning environments, secure outdoor play areas, and maintains excellent teacher-to-child ratios. As part of Taft College, the center benefits from ongoing educational research and professional development opportunities, ensuring cutting-edge early childhood practices.

Taft City School District Preschool provides a structured early education program focused on kindergarten readiness and developmental milestones. The program employs credentialed early childhood educators who implement a research-based curriculum emphasizing literacy, numeracy, social skills, and fine motor development. The preschool features purpose-built classrooms with learning centers, age-appropriate materials, and secure outdoor play spaces. The program includes comprehensive assessment tracking, individualized learning plans, and strong parent-teacher communication. As part of the public school district, the preschool maintains high safety standards, regular health inspections, and follows state educational guidelines while offering sliding scale tuition options for qualifying families.

This KinderCare location serves families throughout Kern County with a comprehensive early childhood program built on decades of educational expertise. The center implements KinderCare's proprietary curriculum that balances academic preparation with social-emotional development through structured learning centers, hands-on activities, and play-based exploration. Features include secure keypad entry, certified teachers with early childhood credentials, nutritious meal programs, and age-appropriate outdoor playgrounds. The program emphasizes literacy development, STEM exploration, and character education while maintaining detailed developmental portfolios for each child. As part of a national network, the center benefits from ongoing curriculum development, safety protocols, and professional training standards while serving as a reliable option for families commuting between Maricopa and Bakersfield.