K - 6TH Grade

Our Purpose

Our program provides a safe, fun, and loving environment for your child. With excellent care, we help your child grow into a caring, productive member of their community. Our staff is dedicated to developing your child's knowledge of the Bible while instilling the importance of having a personal relationship with Jesus.

Our after-school program offers homework assistance and a variety of fun-filled activities to keep your child engaged with their peers.

Location

The Rock 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) 387-6387

The Rock 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.

The Rock 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 cleaning and maintenance of our facility.

Our Childcare Options

After-school care (kindergarten through 6th grade)
Both before- & after-school care
Full-time summer care
Full-time care during spring break and other school closure days

Summer Program

Children enjoy a great atmosphere with:

Sound Biblical teaching
Indoor/outdoor sports and activities
Snacks
Community service projects
Art, science, and cooking
Field trips & FUN!

Tuition & Fees at The Rock

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

Morning and Afternoon Care Monthly Tuition

5 days - $900

4 days - $720

3 days - $540

2 days - $360

Afternoon Care
Monthly Tuition

5 days - $900

4 days - $720

3 days - $540

2 days - $360

Summer
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.

FUTURE STUDENTS

Parent Resources

Parent Handbook

Application packet

Payment Agreement

CURRENT STUDENTS

Parent Resources

Newsletter

Pay tuition

annual registration

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.