OLIVE KNOLLS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

6201 FRUITVALE AVENUE, Bakersfield, CA 93308LICENSED
C

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

13 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

January 12, 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
OLIVE KNOLLS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
License number
Not listed
Location
6201 FRUITVALE AVENUE, Bakersfield, CA 93308
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
C (Average), score 75.6/100
Inspection record
13 inspections, last inspected January 12, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

C
Average75.6 / 100
Health100/100
Safety100/100
Staffing55/100
Compliance13/100

11

Total Violations

Jan 12, 2026

Last Inspection

217

Capacity

Complaint History

1 complaint investigation on record.

2

Substantiated

0

Inconclusive

1

Unsubstantiated

Nov 14, 2022
2 substantiated1 unsubstantiated2 citations

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (11)

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)Jan 12, 2026

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)Type AJan 12, 2026

the LPAs interviews, file review and physical evidence that child received a bruise while in care. This causes an immediate risk to the health, safety and personal rights of children in care

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)Type BJan 12, 2026

Upon the occurrence, during the operation of the child care center of any of the events specified in (d)(1) below, a report shall be made to the Department by telephone or fax within the Department's next working day...(1) Events reported shall include the following:(B) Any injury to any child that requires medical treatment. This requirement was not met evidenced by LPAs thorough investigation consisting of interviews and file review that an incident where child was hurt, reveived medical attention and was not reported; this causes a potential risk to health, safety and personal rights of children in care.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(3)Type BComplaintAug 25, 2025

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25On 08/25/2025, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), Nancy Her and Anita Tristan conducted an unannounced Case Management inspection for a decrease in capacity. Upon arrival, LPAs met with Applicant Alicia Howard. Applicant is requesting to be licensed for 12 toddlers ages 18 months to 36 months in the toddler classroom; 183 preschool children ages 2 years to 5 years in classrooms 115, 116, 120, 121, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 307, 308, 309, 310, 312, and 314. Hours of operation will be Monday through Friday from 7am to 6pm. Present during today’s inspection were 98 children with 14 staff. Appropriate ratios and supervision were observed. All indoor and outdoor activity space utilized for the children was inspected today. LPA informed Alicia Howard that staff are required to maintain direct visual supervision of the children at all times during indoor and outdoor activities. LPA continued to tour the facility and measured all indoor and outdoor activity space. Total indoor activity space for the preschool area measured 5,507 square feet, which is sufficient to only accommodate 157 preschool children at a time. An updated LIC 200A will be submitted to reflect new capacity. Total indoor activity space for the toddler area measured 1,367 square feet, which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of 12 toddler children. LPA observed all indoor activity space to be complete with safe, age-appropriate furniture and equipment, including tables, chairs, cubbies, napping cots/mats, bookshelves, and other activity supplies for the children. Drinking water is available in the classrooms via personal water bottles. LPA observed all hazardous items to be inaccessible to children. There are no bodies of water or weapons on the property. Fire clearance was granted on 02/11/2025. LPA observed a total of 11 sinks and 13 toilets available for children’s use. These are sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of 183 children. NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Deborah Lowe NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Nancy Her LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/25/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/25/2025 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 4 FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form. DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies: Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care. Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care. PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by the licensing agency. CORRECTION NOTIFICATION The applicant/licensee is responsible for completing all corrections and promptl

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(3)Type BComplaintAug 25, 2025

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25On 08/25/2025, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), Nancy Her and Anita Tristan conducted an unannounced Case Management inspection for a decrease in capacity. Upon arrival, LPAs met with Applicant Alicia Howard. Applicant is requesting to be licensed for 12 toddlers ages 18 months to 36 months in the toddler classroom; 183 preschool children ages 2 years to 5 years in classrooms 115, 116, 120, 121, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 307, 308, 309, 310, 312, and 314. Hours of operation will be Monday through Friday from 7am to 6pm. Present during today’s inspection were 98 children with 14 staff. Appropriate ratios and supervision were observed. All indoor and outdoor activity space utilized for the children was inspected today. LPA informed Alicia Howard that staff are required to maintain direct visual supervision of the children at all times during indoor and outdoor activities. LPA continued to tour the facility and measured all indoor and outdoor activity space. Total indoor activity space for the preschool area measured 5,507 square feet, which is sufficient to only accommodate 157 preschool children at a time. An updated LIC 200A will be submitted to reflect new capacity. Total indoor activity space for the toddler area measured 1,367 square feet, which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of 12 toddler children. LPA observed all indoor activity space to be complete with safe, age-appropriate furniture and equipment, including tables, chairs, cubbies, napping cots/mats, bookshelves, and other activity supplies for the children. Drinking water is available in the classrooms via personal water bottles. LPA observed all hazardous items to be inaccessible to children. There are no bodies of water or weapons on the property. Fire clearance was granted on 02/11/2025. LPA observed a total of 11 sinks and 13 toilets available for children’s use. These are sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of 183 children. NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Deborah Lowe NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Nancy Her LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/25/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/25/2025 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 4 FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form. DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies: Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care. Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care. PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by the licensing agency. CORRECTION NOTIFICATION The applicant/licensee is responsible for completing all corrections and promptl

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(3)ComplaintAug 25, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101217(a)Type BComplaintAug 2, 2024

(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:

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101217(a)ComplaintAug 2, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101217(a)Type BComplaintAug 2, 2024

(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:

CRITICALCOMPLIANCEComplaintNov 14, 2022

Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintNov 14, 2022

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is OLIVE KNOLLS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL's safety grade?

OLIVE KNOLLS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL has a safety grade of C (Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 75.6 out of 100.

How many violations does OLIVE KNOLLS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL have?

OLIVE KNOLLS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL has 11 total violations on record, including 1 critical, 10 serious, and 0 minor.

When was OLIVE KNOLLS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL last inspected?

OLIVE KNOLLS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL was last inspected on January 12, 2026.

Has OLIVE KNOLLS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL had any complaints?

OLIVE KNOLLS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL has 1 complaint investigation on record, with 2 substantiated allegations, 0 inconclusive, and 1 unsubstantiated.

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