LIL' EXPLORERS

8800 HARRIS ROAD, Bakersfield, CA 93311LICENSED
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

29 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 1, 2026

Latest inspection

February 6, 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 1, 2026

Provider
LIL' EXPLORERS
License number
Not listed
Location
8800 HARRIS ROAD, Bakersfield, CA 93311
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 39.8/100
Inspection record
29 inspections, last inspected February 6, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 1, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor39.8 / 100
Health100/100
Safety33/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance0/100

40

Total Violations

Feb 6, 2026

Last Inspection

12

Capacity

Complaint History

9 complaint investigations on record.

8

Substantiated

0

Inconclusive

6

Unsubstantiated

Oct 7, 2025
1 unsubstantiated
Oct 3, 2025
2 unsubstantiated
Aug 20, 2025
1 substantiated
Jun 18, 2025
2 substantiated1 citation
Apr 8, 2025
1 substantiated2 citations
Oct 13, 2023
1 unsubstantiated
Jul 22, 2023
2 unsubstantiated
Jan 31, 2022
2 substantiated2 citations
Jun 22, 2021
2 substantiated2 citations

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (40)

CRITICALSAFETY101299(a)(1)Type AComplaintFeb 6, 2026

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING101226(3)(A)Type BComplaintFeb 6, 2026

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101169(a)Type BComplaintFeb 6, 2026

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE596.8595(c)(1)Type BComplaintFeb 6, 2026

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(d)(1)(C)Type BComplaintFeb 6, 2026

(1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year.

CRITICALSAFETY101299(a)(1)Type AComplaintFeb 6, 2026

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE596.8595(c)(1)Type BComplaintFeb 6, 2026

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.871(h)(1)Type BComplaintFeb 6, 2026

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(d)(1)(C)Type BComplaintFeb 6, 2026

(1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101169(a)Type BComplaintFeb 6, 2026

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(d)(1)(c)Type BComplaintFeb 6, 2026

(a) The licensee shall ensure that personnel records are maintained on the licensee, administrator and each employee. Each personnel record shall contain the following information: (12) Tuberculosis test documents as specified in Section 101216(g).

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.1(c)(1)Type BComplaintFeb 6, 2026

(1) Twelve postsecondary semester or equivalent quarter units in early childhood education or child development completed, with passing grades, at an accredited or approved college or university; and at least six months of work experience in a licensed child care center or comparable group child care program.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101226(3)(A)Type BComplaintFeb 6, 2026

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

CRITICALSAFETY101299(a)(1)ComplaintFeb 6, 2026

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING101226(3)(A)ComplaintFeb 6, 2026

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.1(c)(1)ComplaintFeb 6, 2026

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE596.8595(c)(1)ComplaintFeb 6, 2026

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(d)(1)(C)ComplaintFeb 6, 2026

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.871(h)(1)ComplaintFeb 6, 2026

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101169(a)ComplaintFeb 6, 2026

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(d)(1)(c)ComplaintFeb 6, 2026

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.871(h)(1)Type BComplaintFeb 6, 2026

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.1(c)(1)Type BComplaintFeb 6, 2026

(1) Twelve postsecondary semester or equivalent quarter units in early childhood education or child development completed, with passing grades, at an accredited or approved college or university; and at least six months of work experience in a licensed child care center or comparable group child care program.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(d)(1)(c)Type BComplaintFeb 6, 2026

(a) The licensee shall ensure that personnel records are maintained on the licensee, administrator and each employee. Each personnel record shall contain the following information: (12) Tuberculosis test documents as specified in Section 101216(g).

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(3)Type BComplaintJul 18, 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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101439.1(a)(b)Type BComplaintJul 18, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101439.1(a)(b)Type BComplaintJul 18, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(3)Type BComplaintJul 18, 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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101439.1(a)(b)ComplaintJul 18, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(3)ComplaintJul 18, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

CRITICALCOMPLIANCEComplaintJun 18, 2025

Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintApr 8, 2025

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintApr 8, 2025

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(3)Type BMar 15, 2023

(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)(3)Type BMar 15, 2023

(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)(3)Mar 15, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintJan 31, 2022

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintJan 31, 2022

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCEComplaintJun 22, 2021

Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk

CRITICALCOMPLIANCEComplaintJun 22, 2021

Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is LIL' EXPLORERS's safety grade?

LIL' EXPLORERS has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 39.8 out of 100.

How many violations does LIL' EXPLORERS have?

LIL' EXPLORERS has 40 total violations on record, including 6 critical, 34 serious, and 0 minor.

When was LIL' EXPLORERS last inspected?

LIL' EXPLORERS was last inspected on February 6, 2026.

Has LIL' EXPLORERS had any complaints?

LIL' EXPLORERS has 9 complaint investigations on record, with 8 substantiated allegations, 0 inconclusive, and 6 unsubstantiated.

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