A Sanctuary for Their Growth. Peace of Mind for Your Workday.
Serving Bakersfield families | Ages 0-5yrs | Open 6:30AM-6:00PM
CA DSS License 155601075 | 19+ Years Serving 93312 | Live App Messaging | Advanced Air Filtration | Research-Driven Curriculum
You Don’t Have to Choose Between Your Career and Your Child's Foundation.
Maybe you've toured the big-name centers. Maybe you've wondered about smaller programs. Either way, the same worries keep surfacing:
Will they actually be ready? (Kindergarten looms ahead.)
Will they be okay without me? (Drop-off guilt is real!)
Is this the right choice? (Every center claims to be best.)
A Good Time Out is designed differently. We’ve intentionally built our center to deliver:
A research-driven curriculum built for kinder readiness.
Veteran educators who know your child by name.
Full transparency: our curriculum, credentials, and pricing, before you tour.
Flexible schedules designed for working families.
Result? A developmental experience that delights your child and pays dividends on your investment.
You can focus on developing your career, knowing your child is developing with us.
Returning to Work? Your Infant Deserves the Same Level of Care You'd Give at Home
The return-to-work is emotional enough. Finding trustworthy infant care shouldn't add to the anxiety. Our Infant Care (Birth - 18 months) provides:
Safe Sleep certified (+ 1:4 staff-to-child ratios)
App with real-time photos & feeding/diaper logs
Nursing-friendly schedule support
Veteran infant teachers (average of 9 years)
Our team helps you navigate your day without feeling left in the dark about your infant’s well-being.
14 yrs @ AGTO
The Long-Term People Your Child Will Love
Meet Reem - Lead Infant Teacher, with over 14yrs experience developing infants with AGTO.
“I truly feel like this is my second home. I’m so happy to have helped so many children learn and grow, and I’m looking forward to many more.
It’s such a joy to watch the babies grow up before my eyes. I hope I can teach for another 14 years!”
Stability That Matters
Our teachers average 4 years tenure while the industry average struggles at 18 months. That stability means your child doesn't have to re-learn trust every semester.
Smart Parents Are Asking:
Will investing in preschool really make a difference for my child?
Research shows: Most children who attend traditional preschools lose their academic advantage by 2nd grade due to what researchers call “the fade-out effect." Letters and numbers are easy to memorize, but quoting ABCs doesn’t equal long-term success.
So what does?
There are three brain skills that work in concert to produce what is called Executive Function:
💡 Ability to FOCUS (despite distractions)
💡 Ability to PLAN (hold steps in mind)
💡 Ability to ADAPT (when things change)
“When developed in the early years, Executive Function skills predicted educational success, along with adult health, wealth, and stability better than IQ or family income.”
Our Purposeful Play philosophy intentionally develops your child’s Executive Function core every single day.
We ensure your investment in your child’s future creates a lasting advantage, not just temporary gains.
Not Ready To Tour?
Our Prepared Parents Guide gives you all you need to know about the first week of preschool - what’s normal and what’s not. It’s distilled wisdom from 19 years of experience.
Find Your Family’s Fit
Our tuition includes everything — all snacks & lunch, materials, daily app updates, CDSS approved safety ratios, and staff who’ve been with us an average of 6 years.
Your exact tuition depends on your child's age, schedule, and program.
We'll walk you through every option on your tour — no surprises, no pressure.
Current Care Space Available
2 Infant | 4 Toddler | 6 Preschool
Here’s How It Works.
Whether next week or next year, we'll walk you through finding care — no pressure, no surprises.
See it for yourself.
Book a 30-minute tour. See classes in action, meet the team, and get honest answers to every question.
1
Secure your spot.
Ready to enroll? A small deposit holds your kiddo's place. We'll send what you need to get started.
2
Prep for day one.
Online orientation, daily schedules, what to pack, and proven separation strategies make a smooth start.
3
Tours are 30 minutes, one-on-one, and completely pressure-free.
Real Families. Real Results. Real Peace of Mind.
“Before AGTO, we tried two other centers. The difference is big! My son actually asks if it’s a ‘school day’ on weekends.”
89% of families stay with us for 3+ years.
Doing Your Research? Good!
The Prepared Parent's Guide to the First Week of Preschool
19 years of first-day wisdom from Bakersfield educators, in one helpful PDF.
The 4-phase adjustment timeline most centers won't tell you about
A drop-off script that actually works (under 15 seconds)
The tour questions that separate great programs from good-enough ones
How AGTO specifically answers every one of those questions
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