GARDEN PATHWAYS DOWNTOWN EDUCATION CENTER
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
29
Total Violations
Feb 17, 2026
Last Inspection
24
Capacity
Complaint History
10 complaint investigations on record.
11
Substantiated
0
Inconclusive
2
Unsubstantiated
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (29)
Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected
Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk
Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk
Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
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.
(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.
(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.
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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected
Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk
Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected
Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk
Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk
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.