Age 2 - Pre-K

Play. Learn. Grow.

Our Philosophy

Small Wonders is a place where your child will experience love, laughter, and learning! In an atmosphere of Christian beliefs, our goal is to work with parents in the nurturing and development of their child for a lifelong journey of learning. The goal of our program is to enhance the total growth of each child with:

Music
Language
Bible time
Visits by community members/agencies
Community service projects

Established Abeka curriculum
Arts, crafts, and sports activities
Spiritual development to give children an understanding of God's presence in our world
Help children develop a positive self-image through the knowledge of God's love

Developmental Goals

Spiritual development
Social development
Intellectual development
Physical development
Emotional development

Location

Small Wonders is located at Valley Baptist - Fruitvale Campus, in the Kids Building

4800 Fruitvale Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93308

Hours

Monday 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Tuesday 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Wednesday 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Thursday 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Friday 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Contact

Phone: (661) 387-6363

Small Wonders will be closed:

Martin Luther King Jr. Day, President’s Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, October 2 (2026 only), Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving & the Friday after, Christmas Eve, & Christmas Day.

Small Wonders will also be closed for 2 weeks each calendar year: one week in June, as Valley Baptist Church hosts Vacation Bible School, and the week between Christmas Eve Day and New Year's Day for facility cleaning and maintenance.

Tuition & Fees at Small Wonders

Tuition varies based on the attendance schedule you choose for your child. We offer both full- and part-time enrollment options to meet your needs.

Minimum enrollment is 2 days
Enrollment options of 2, 3, 4, or 5 days a week

Potty Trained
Monthly Tuition

5 days - $900

4 days - $720

3 days - $540

2 days - $360

Non-Potty Trained
Monthly Tuition

5 days - $980

4 days - $784

3 days - $588

2 days - $392

In addition to monthly tuition, there is also a $100 annual registration fee.

Tours

FUTURE STUDENTS

Parent Resources

Application Packet

Parent Handbook

Payment Agreement

Parent Resources

Pay Tuition

Calendar

Lunch Schedule

Our Wellness Policy

If a child displays any of the following symptoms, he/she must be kept at home:

Fever
Diarrhea
Vomiting
Nasal secretions that are thick, yellow, or green (that are not caused by allergies, needing a doctor’s note stating not contagious)
Rashes that have not been seen by a doctor
Your child must be fever-free for 24 hours.

For more info on this policy, see page (?) of our Parent Handbook

Thanks for helping us keep our kids safe and healthy.