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First Experiences Preschool

5.00 (1 review)

4600 Stockdale Highway Bakersfield, CA 93309

Tel: (661) 395-0225

firstpreschool.org

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Enrollment: 86 students
Average class size: 10 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Enrollment: 86 students
Average class size: 10 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	First Experiences Preschool
Pre-K	80
Kind	6

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Year Founded

1996

Summer School Offered

Yes

Student Body

Total Students

86 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

6 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

10 students

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Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

tuition costs are available on the website

Admissions Director

Julie Elsberry, Director

School Notes

First Experience Preschool's purpose is to provide enriching experiences for young children through a planned, experiential program that is appropriate for each child's stage of development. It is to offer a loving, accepting, Christian environment that inspires a sense of self-worth and creativity.

School Motto: First Experiences Preschool is a ministry of First United Methodist Church. Its purpose is to develop the potential of each student in the image of God, reflecting His glory, and enjoying His creation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for First Experiences Preschool?

The application deadline for First Experiences Preschool is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is First Experiences Preschool located?

First Experiences Preschool is located in the West Park Community neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA. There are 1 other private schools located in West Park Community.

School Reviews

5 1/17/2015

I love having my son at First Experiences Preschool. He is in his 3rd year there and stays for the afternoon daycare program. His teachers have been wonderful. The director has been there a long time and does an excellent job managing the staff. I highly recommend First Experiences.

- Posted by Parent - julie

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The average private school tuition in Bakersfield, CA is $17,153 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Bakersfield, CA is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).