About
Garden Pathways Downtown Education Center in Bakersfield, California, provides preschool and infant care that builds comprehensive readiness for success in school and life. As part of Garden Pathways, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) founded in 1997, the center delivers childcare, education, and enrichment for infants and preschool children during the critical early years. Located at 1130 17th Street in downtown Bakersfield, the center offers tours and enrollment information for families.
Through Garden Pathways’ broader programs, families can access mentoring, training, and transformative education that support educational advancement, employment, family stability, self-sufficiency, and healthy living. The organization is recognized by Kern County agencies for first-line services to families in crisis and collaborates with partners across the community to connect parents and children with practical resources.
Garden Pathways Downtown Education Center aligns with the organization’s mission to transform lives from the inside out by pairing early learning with access to supportive services, helping children and families build the skills needed for long-term success.