Licensed for
186
children at one time. This is the state’s limit. It is not the number enrolled now.
Child care center and infant center
Taft College Children's Center
Taft · 2 state licences
Not scored
Preschools aren’t tested, scored or ranked. Licensed since 1991. No serious violations in 13 state visits to its child care center licence.
Licensed since
1991
The state issued this child care center licence on March 25, 1991.
Type A findings
0
across 13 state visits to its child care center licence. Type A means an immediate risk to health or safety.
Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing · licensing record synced August 13, 2026.
State licensing
What does the state record about Taft College Children's Center?
It holds two licences, a child care center for 150 children and an infant center for 36.
Child Care Center, licence 150406625
Licensed for 150 children since 1991. The state has 13 visits on file and no Type A finding.
Child Care Center
Active
First licensed March 25, 1991
Latest recorded visit: May 11, 2026
Licence number150406625
Type A findings
0
Across 13 state visits. Type A means an immediate risk to health or safety.
Type B findings
3
Across 13 state visits. The state reports a total. It does not say which visit a finding came from.
1
Complaint visits
A complaint visit is an investigation. The record does not say what the state decided.
- Licensed capacityThe most allowed at once, not current openings or group size150 children
- State visits on file3 inspection visits, 9 other visits13
- Citation codes listedA code doesn’t say when a finding happened or whether it was corrected102423(a)(1)(2), 101223(a)(1), 101223(a)(1)
Visit dates and visit types, licence 150406625
Dates are listed as supplied by CCLD. Finding totals above are not attached to individual visits.
Complaint information date: June 3, 2024
Full state record for licence 150406625 ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Infant Center, licence 150407462
Licensed for 36 children since 1993. The state has 6 visits on file and no Type A finding.
Infant Center
Active
First licensed March 16, 1993
Latest recorded visit: May 11, 2026
Licence number150407462
Type A findings
0
Across 6 state visits. Type A means an immediate risk to health or safety.
Type B findings
0
Across 6 state visits. The state reports a total. It does not say which visit a finding came from.
0
Complaint visits
A complaint visit is an investigation. The record does not say what the state decided.
- Licensed capacity36 children
- State visits on file3 inspection visits, 3 other visits6
Visit dates and visit types, licence 150407462
Dates are listed as supplied by CCLD. Finding totals above are not attached to individual visits.
Full state record for licence 150407462 ↗ (opens in a new tab)
AskWhen was your last state licensing visit, and what did it find?
A licensing record shows what state inspectors checked. It does not describe teaching or a child’s day. Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing · licensing record synced August 13, 2026. Check the state’s current inspection records ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Cost
We have no prices.
Ask for the weekly or monthly rate and what it includes.
AskWhat does a year cost in total, and when could our child start?
TK and kindergarten
When could free TK start instead?
The September after they turn 4. California’s public transitional kindergarten (TK) is free for children who turn 4 by September 1.
Next steps
How do I visit Taft College Children's Center, and what should I ask?
Call (661) 763-7850 and ask to visit during the day, while children are there.
- When was your last state licensing visit, and what did it find?
- The licences allow 186 children across two licences (150 child care, 36 infant). How many children share your child’s room, and with how many adults?
- Which ages do you take, and how does a new child settle in?
- What are the daily hours and closure dates, and is there care before or after?
- What does a year cost in total, and when could our child start?
- The state has 1 complaint visit on file. What were they about, and what did the state decide?
On a visit, watch how adults talk with children, how play and rest are set up, and how staff handle a hard morning.
Other licensed programs
Which other preschools are nearby?
These are the 2 nearest licensed programs. Open one to read its state record.
0.4mi
Not scoredTaft Child Development Center
Taft · Child care center · Licensed for 66 children
0.9mi
Not scoredCre8tive Kids Campus
Taft · Child care center · Licensed for 60 children
Distance is a straight line from Taft College Children's Center. Capacity is the most children the state allows at one time. Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing.
Short answers to 6 common questions
Is it licensed?
Yes. It holds an active child care center licence, number 150406625, first issued March 25, 1991. It holds 2 licences in all. See the details ↓
Has the state found problems?
13 state visits on file for licence 150406625, with no Type A finding and 3 Type B findings across them. Type A means an immediate risk to health or safety. See the details ↓
How many children are there?
Up to 186 children at once under the licences. That’s the state’s maximum, not current enrollment; ask how many are enrolled and their ages. See the details ↓
What does it cost?
We have no source for its prices. Ask for the weekly or monthly rate and what it includes. See the details ↓
When could my child start free TK instead?
The September after they turn 4. TK is free at public elementary schools for children who turn 4 by September 1. 4 public and charter campuses in Taft have a TK class. See the details ↓
How do I visit?
Call (661) 763-7850 and ask to visit during the day, while children are there. See the details ↓
Where these records come from
The inspection source covers child care centers, not family child care homes. Check each license’s sync date and the current state reports, then confirm routines and enrollment with the program.
Data source: California Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) · licensing record synced August 13, 2026
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