Licensed for
77
children at one time. This is the state’s limit. It is not the number enrolled now.
Child care center and infant center
Tierra Serena Child Development Center
Shafter · 2 state licences
Not scored
Preschools aren’t tested, scored or ranked. Licensed since 2010. 1 serious violation across 11 state visits to its child care center licence.
Licensed since
2010
The state issued this child care center licence on July 8, 2010.
Type A findings
1
across 11 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 Tierra Serena Child Development Center?
It holds two licences, a child care center for 60 children and an infant center for 17.
Child Care Center, licence 153808615
Licensed for 60 children since 2010. The state has 11 visits on file and 1 Type A finding.
Child Care Center
Active
First licensed July 8, 2010
Latest recorded visit: April 10, 2026
Licence number153808615
Type A findings
1
Across 11 state visits. Type A means an immediate risk to health or safety.
Type B findings
2
Across 11 state visits. The state reports a total. It does not say which visit a finding came from.
2
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 size60 children
- State visits on file3 inspection visits, 6 other visits11
- Citation codes listedA code doesn’t say when a finding happened or whether it was corrected101212(a)(1), 101229(a)(1), 101212(d)(1)(C), 101700.3(b)(1)
Visit dates and visit types, licence 153808615
Dates are listed as supplied by CCLD. Finding totals above are not attached to individual visits.
Complaint information date: September 28, 2023
Full state record for licence 153808615 ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Infant Center, licence 153808616
Licensed for 17 children since 2010. The state has 5 visits on file and 1 Type A finding.
Infant Center
Active
First licensed July 8, 2010
Latest recorded visit: April 10, 2026
Licence number153808616
Type A findings
1
Across 5 state visits. Type A means an immediate risk to health or safety.
Type B findings
0
Across 5 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 capacity17 children
- State visits on file3 inspection visits, 2 other visits5
- Citation codes listedA code doesn’t say when a finding happened or whether it was corrected101223(a)(2)
Visit dates and visit types, licence 153808616
Dates are listed as supplied by CCLD. Finding totals above are not attached to individual visits.
Full state record for licence 153808616 ↗ (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.
The 3 nearest public elementary schools with a TK class
1.4mi
Sequoia Elementary
Richland Union Elementary
Scope Score 69Needs Support · 13th percentile
2.3mi
Redwood Elementary
Richland Union Elementary
Scope Score 68Needs Support · 8th percentile
2.5mi
Golden Oak Elementary
Richland Union Elementary
Scope Score 73Developing · 39th percentile
See all 4 TK campuses in Shafter →
Each percentile compares a school with California schools at its own level. 75 is the typical California school. 100 is the best result in the state. Distance is a straight line. It is not an attendance boundary. Check TK and kindergarten entry with the district. Source: California Department of Education, state tests (CAASPP), spring 2026, and the state’s TK enrollment counts.
Next steps
How do I visit Tierra Serena Child Development Center, and what should I ask?
Call (661) 746-0671 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 77 children across two licences (60 child care, 17 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 record shows 1 Type A finding. What changed afterwards?
- The state has 2 complaint visits 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 3 nearest licensed programs. Open one to read its state record.
2.4mi
Not scoredRichland State Preschool
Shafter · Child care center · Licensed for 48 children
2.9mi
Not scoredShafter Ehs Child Development Center
Shafter · Child care center · Licensed for 40 children
3.1mi
Not scoredShafter HS Child Development Center
Shafter · Child care center · Licensed for 30 children
See all preschools in Shafter →
Distance is a straight line from Tierra Serena Child Development 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 153808615, first issued July 8, 2010. It holds 2 licences in all. See the details ↓
Has the state found problems?
11 state visits on file for licence 153808615, with 1 Type A finding and 2 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 77 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 Shafter have a TK class. See the details ↓
How do I visit?
Call (661) 746-0671 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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