GARDEN PATHWAYS DOWNTOWN EDUCATION CENTER

1130 17TH STREET, Bakersfield, CA 93301LICENSED
D

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

25 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

February 17, 2026

Provenance

California licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.

Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
GARDEN PATHWAYS DOWNTOWN EDUCATION CENTER
License number
Not listed
Location
1130 17TH STREET, Bakersfield, CA 93301
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
D (Below Average), score 60.0/100
Inspection record
25 inspections, last inspected February 17, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

D
Below Average60.0 / 100
Health100/100
Safety100/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance0/100

29

Total Violations

Feb 17, 2026

Last Inspection

24

Capacity

Complaint History

10 complaint investigations on record.

11

Substantiated

0

Inconclusive

2

Unsubstantiated

Feb 2, 2026
1 substantiated1 citation
Jan 29, 2026
2 substantiated2 citations
Dec 26, 2025
2 substantiated1 citation
Jul 17, 2025
1 substantiated1 citation
May 20, 2025
1 substantiated1 citation
Dec 18, 2024
1 substantiated1 citation
Oct 8, 2024
1 substantiated2 citations
Sep 30, 2024
1 substantiated1 unsubstantiated1 citation
Mar 9, 2024
1 unsubstantiated
Nov 27, 2023
1 substantiated1 citation

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (29)

CRITICALSTAFFING101223(a)(3)ComplaintFeb 17, 2026

Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(1)ComplaintFeb 17, 2026

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(1)Type BComplaintFeb 17, 2026

(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (1) To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(1)Type BComplaintFeb 17, 2026

(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (1) To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons.

CRITICALSTAFFING101223(a)(3)Type AComplaintFeb 17, 2026

(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature including but not limited to: interference with functions of daily living including eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning.

CRITICALSTAFFING101223(a)(3)Type AComplaintFeb 17, 2026

(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature including but not limited to: interference with functions of daily living including eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintFeb 2, 2026

Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected

CRITICALCOMPLIANCEComplaintJan 29, 2026

Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk

CRITICALCOMPLIANCEComplaintJan 29, 2026

Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk

CRITICALCOMPLIANCEComplaintDec 26, 2025

Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1)ComplaintDec 5, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1)ComplaintDec 5, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(2)Type BComplaintDec 5, 2025

LPAs observation and staff interviews noted on LIC9099 and LIC9099-C, poses a potential risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type BComplaintDec 5, 2025

(g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children.

CRITICALSTAFFING101223(a)(3)Type AComplaintDec 5, 2025

(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature including but not limited to: interference with functions of daily living including eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(2)Type BComplaintDec 5, 2025

101223 Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs.

CRITICALSTAFFING101223(a)(3)Type AComplaintDec 5, 2025

(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature including but not limited to: interference with functions of daily living including eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type BComplaintDec 5, 2025

(g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type BComplaintDec 5, 2025

(g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type BComplaintDec 5, 2025

(g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children.

CRITICALSTAFFING101223(a)(3)ComplaintDec 5, 2025

Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(2)ComplaintDec 5, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintJul 17, 2025

Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintMay 20, 2025

Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected

CRITICALCOMPLIANCEComplaintDec 18, 2024

Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintOct 8, 2024

Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected

CRITICALCOMPLIANCEComplaintOct 8, 2024

Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk

CRITICALCOMPLIANCEComplaintSep 30, 2024

Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintNov 27, 2023

Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is GARDEN PATHWAYS DOWNTOWN EDUCATION CENTER's safety grade?

GARDEN PATHWAYS DOWNTOWN EDUCATION CENTER has a safety grade of D (Below Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 60.0 out of 100.

How many violations does GARDEN PATHWAYS DOWNTOWN EDUCATION CENTER have?

GARDEN PATHWAYS DOWNTOWN EDUCATION CENTER has 29 total violations on record, including 12 critical, 17 serious, and 0 minor.

When was GARDEN PATHWAYS DOWNTOWN EDUCATION CENTER last inspected?

GARDEN PATHWAYS DOWNTOWN EDUCATION CENTER was last inspected on February 17, 2026.

Has GARDEN PATHWAYS DOWNTOWN EDUCATION CENTER had any complaints?

GARDEN PATHWAYS DOWNTOWN EDUCATION CENTER has 10 complaint investigations on record, with 11 substantiated allegations, 0 inconclusive, and 2 unsubstantiated.

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