You shouldn’t have to book a tour to see if we fit your budget.
Three programs, one goal: The right balance of consistency, flexibility, and budget for your family.
Find your family fit.
Full Preschool Experience
Your child attends on a set weekly schedule: 5 days (M–F) or 3 days (MWF). Same teachers, same classmates, same routines. This is where deep developmental work happens.
Flourish
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Best for: Families who want maximum consistency and kinder-readiness.
Flex With A Plan
Submit your schedule two weeks in advance and attend 8 or 12 days per month. Find structure with room to breathe. Schedule change? With a bit of notice, we flow with your family’s needs.
Flow
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Best for: Families with variable work schedules or part-time needs.
When You Need It
A $20/mo membership for access to drop-in care, billed by the hour at checkout. No contract, and no set schedule - book care when you need us, and we’ll handle the rest!
Fun
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Best for: Stay-at-home parents who need occasional flexibility.
Keep scrolling to see how Kern County makes childcare more affordable.
What families actually pay each month
All tuition is shown in monthly amounts, because that's how you budget.
Preschool (2 - 5yrs)
All Day
6:30a - 6p
Half Day
AM or PM
Flourish
5 days/wk
$1,467
$909
Flourish
3 MWF
$968
$598
Fun
Member
$20/mo
Fun
$/Hour
$15/hr
Infant/Toddler (0 - 24mos)
All Day
6:30a - 6p
Half Day
AM or PM
Flourish
5 days/wk
$1,754
$1,083
Flourish
3 MWF
$1,156
$714
All Day
6:30a - 6p
Half Day
AM or PM
Flow
12 dys/mo
$1,176
$732
Flow
8 days/mo
$784
$488
Fun
Member
$20/mo
Fun
$/Hour
$18/hr
All Day
6:30a - 6p
Half Day
AM or PM
Flow
12 dys/mo
$984
$612
Flow
8 days/mo
$656
$408
Why is infant care more?
California requires one teacher for every four infants, compared to one for every twelve preschoolers — that's 3x the teaching staff per child.
Higher ratios mean more one-on-one attention, more responsive care, and a calmer environment. The tuition reflects the real cost of doing this right.
Need help making it work?
We've got you.
Kern County offers child care subsidies through the Community Connection for Child Care (CCCC). These programs can significantly reduce - or even cover - monthly tuition. We are a registered subsidy provider, and qualifying families get the same program, classrooms, and teachers as every other family.
Eligibility thresholds are higher than most people expect, and here’s what most families don’t know:
You may already qualify.
We accept subsidies, and we will actually help you see if you qualify and walk you through the paperwork.
We call it our Subsidy Concierge service, and no other school in Bakersfield does this.
Eligibility is determined by Kern CCCC, not by Aldea. We guide you through the process and connect you with the right resources, but cannot guarantee approval. Learn more online or call (877) 861-5200.
No matter your program - everything included
Every family gets the same high quality program, whether their child is full-time, part-time, or drop-in care. No hidden fees, no surprises.
Here's what every investment includes.
All Meals & Snacks
Morning Snack, Lunch, Afternoon Snack. Every day on a rotating menu.
Classroom Materials
Art supplies, learning tools, sensory materials. We buy it, not you.
Daily App Updates
Real-time photos, activity logs, and feeding/diaper reports via our app.
CDSS-App Ratios
1:4 in infants/1:6 toddlers. 1:12 in pre-school.
Always staffed & safe.
Research-Backed
Executive Function development - not flashcards.
Teachers Who Stay
Our team averages 4+ years. The industry average is 18 months.
FAQs
Is there a registration fee?
1
Yes — a one-time $25 registration fee per child, per year. That's it.
What’s included in tuition?
2
Everything. All meals, snacks, classroom materials, daily app updates, and full CDSS-ratio staffing. No supply fees, activity fees, or hidden charges.
Can I switch programs?
3
Absolutely. If your needs change, talk to Amy (our Director) and we'll find the right fit. We'd rather adjust your plan than lose your family.
Which program is best for us?
4
That's exactly what the tour is for. Amy will walk you through every option based on your schedule, your budget, and your child's age. No pressure, no surprises.
When is tuition due?
5
Flourish and Flow tuition is billed on the 1st of each month for that month's care. Fun (drop-in) is billed at each visit checkout.
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Real families. Real results.
Real peace of mind.
We've been part of this daycare since my oldest was a year old, and it has been such a positive experience for our family.
The staff is incredibly warm and caring — you can tell how much they all love the kids. Amy's positive, calm, and caring demeanor first thing in the morning always makes drop off so easy.
Both of my kids absolutely love their teachers and I don't have to worry because I trust they are in good hands!
— Chelsey M., Valued Parent since 2024
Still Have Questions?
Let's Talk in Person.
Tours are 30 minutes, one-on-one, and completely pressure-free.