# Lil' Explorers Lil' Explorers is a licensed preschool center (child care center) in Bakersfield, CA serving ages Preschool, with 298 licensed seats. It is regulated by CA CDSS. ## Key facts - Status: Licensed - Address: 8800 Harris Road, Bakersfield, CA 93311 - Ages: Preschool - Capacity: 298 - License/permit: 153808662 - Operator: [LIL' EXPLORERS, INC](https://www.kinfield.site/operator/ca-lil-explorers-inc) — runs 3 programs - Phone: (661) 665-1200 - Official regulator profile: https://www.ccld.dss.ca.gov/carefacilitysearch/FacDetail/153808662 ## Inspection record 18 findings across 44 California licensing visits (2022-01-03 to 2026-10-15); 0 rated serious; 0 open at last record. - 2026-10-15 — Other, Type A/B not published per citation, Correction was due Oct 23, 2026: Health-Related Services (§101226(e)(5)) (§101226(e)(5); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/ca-t22-101226-e-5)) - 2026-10-15 — Other, Type A/B not published per citation, Correction was due Oct 23, 2026: Health-Related Services (§101226(e)(6)) (§101226(e)(6); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/ca-t22-101226-e-6)) - 2026-09-25 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Type A/B not published per citation, Correction was due Oct 2, 2026: Immunizations (§101220.1(b)) (§101220.1(b); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/ca-t22-101220-1-b)) - 2026-09-25 — Records, permits & program, Type A/B not published per citation, Correction was due Oct 2, 2026: Reporting Requirements (§101212(d)(1)(C)) (§101212(d)(1)(C); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/ca-t22-101212-d-1-c)) - 2026-07-27 — Other, Type A/B not published per citation, Correction was due Jul 27, 2026: Personal Rights (§101223(a)(3)) (§101223(a)(3); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/ca-t22-101223-a-3)) - 2026-07-27 — Other, Type A/B not published per citation, Correction was due Jul 31, 2026: Personal Rights (§101223(a)(1)) (§101223(a)(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/ca-t22-101223-a-1)) - 2026-05-27 — Supervision & ratios, Type A/B not published per citation, Correction was due Jun 2, 2026: Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision (§101229(a)) (§101229(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/ca-t22-101229-a)) - 2026-05-27 — Other, Type A/B not published per citation, Correction was due Jun 2, 2026: Personal Rights (§101223(a)(1)) (§101223(a)(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/ca-t22-101223-a-1)) - 2026-02-06 — Other, Type A/B not published per citation, Correction was due Feb 20, 2026: Health-Related Services (§101226(3)(A)) (§101226(3)(A); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/ca-t22-101226-3-a)) - 2026-02-06 — Records, permits & program, Type A/B not published per citation, Correction was due Feb 20, 2026: Reporting Requirements (§101212(d)(1)(C)) (§101212(d)(1)(C); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/ca-t22-101212-d-1-c)) - 2025-12-17 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Type A/B not published per citation, Correction was due Dec 19, 2025: Fingerprints and criminal record clearance (§1596.871(h)(1)) (§1596.871(h)(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/ca-hsc-1596-871-h-1)) - 2025-10-22 — Other, Type A/B not published per citation, Correction was due Nov 7, 2025: Health and Safety Code §596.8595(c)(1) (§596.8595(c)(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/ca-hsc-596-8595-c-1)) - 2025-06-27 — Other, Type A/B not published per citation, Correction was due Jul 14, 2025: Application for License (§101169(a)) (§101169(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/ca-t22-101169-a)) - 2025-04-11 — Other, Type A/B not published per citation, Correction was due Apr 14, 2025: Personal Rights (§101223(a)(3)) (§101223(a)(3); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/ca-t22-101223-a-3)) - 2025-04-11 — Records, permits & program, Type A/B not published per citation, Correction was due Apr 25, 2025: Reporting Requirements (§101212(d)(1)(c)) (§101212(d)(1)(c); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/ca-t22-101212-d-1-c)) - …and 3 more on the source page. ## Nearby programs - [Lil' Explorers](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/ca-ccld-153808664) — 0 km, capacity 12 - [Heir Force Academy](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/ca-ccld-153808357) — 0.95 km, capacity 75 - [Oaks Childrens Center, the](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/ca-ccld-155601083) — 2.01 km, capacity 152 - [St. John's Children Center](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/ca-ccld-150408807) — 2.44 km, capacity 144 - [St. John's Children Center](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/ca-ccld-153808206) — 2.44 km, capacity 24 - [Trinity Preschool at Belcourt](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/ca-ccld-153810005) — 2.94 km, capacity 60 ## Sources - ca_ccld_child_care_centers record 153808662 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://www.ccld.dss.ca.gov/carefacilitysearch/FacDetail/153808662 - ca_cdss_ccl_facility_locations record 153808662 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.chhs.ca.gov/dataset/community-care-licensing-facilities --- Source page: https://www.kinfield.site/facility/ca-ccld-153808662 · Kinfield — Childcare Intelligence. 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