ST. JOHN'S CHILDREN CENTER

4500 BUENA VISTA RD., Bakersfield, CA 93311LICENSED
C

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

15 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

November 6, 2025

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
ST. JOHN'S CHILDREN CENTER
License number
Not listed
Location
4500 BUENA VISTA RD., Bakersfield, CA 93311
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
C (Average), score 73.5/100
Inspection record
15 inspections, last inspected November 6, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

C
Average73.5 / 100
Health100/100
Safety100/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance90/100

7

Total Violations

Nov 6, 2025

Last Inspection

144

Capacity

Complaint History

1 complaint investigation on record.

2

Substantiated

0

Inconclusive

0

Unsubstantiated

Feb 19, 2025
2 substantiated1 citation

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (7)

CRITICALSTAFFING101233(a)(2)Type BComplaintNov 6, 2025

Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. In the Shooting Star classroom bathroom, LPA observed various boxes of school supplies on the floor next to the preschool toilet, 11 blue cots on the restroom floor, high wall shelves with various storage boxes, school supplies and miscellaneous plastic containers that are stack high, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CRITICALSTAFFING101233(a)(2)ComplaintNov 6, 2025

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

CRITICALSTAFFING101233(a)(2)Type BComplaintNov 6, 2025

The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (2) To be accorded safe, healthful, and comfortable accommodations... This requirement was not met by: Based on documents reviewed and Interviews with staff and witness, it was determined that staff allowed day care children with symptoms of illness to attend the facility and staff did not isolate ill day care children from well children. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type BNov 6, 2025

Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. In the Shooting Star classroom bathroom, LPA observed various boxes of school supplies on the floor next to the preschool toilet, 11 blue cots on the restroom floor, high wall shelves with various storage boxes, school supplies and miscellaneous plastic containers that are stack high, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type BNov 6, 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)Nov 6, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintFeb 19, 2025

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is ST. JOHN'S CHILDREN CENTER's safety grade?

ST. JOHN'S CHILDREN CENTER has a safety grade of C (Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 73.5 out of 100.

How many violations does ST. JOHN'S CHILDREN CENTER have?

ST. JOHN'S CHILDREN CENTER has 7 total violations on record, including 3 critical, 4 serious, and 0 minor.

When was ST. JOHN'S CHILDREN CENTER last inspected?

ST. JOHN'S CHILDREN CENTER was last inspected on November 6, 2025.

Has ST. JOHN'S CHILDREN CENTER had any complaints?

ST. JOHN'S CHILDREN CENTER has 1 complaint investigation on record, with 2 substantiated allegations, 0 inconclusive, and 0 unsubstantiated.

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