A Sanctuary for Their Growth. Peace of Mind for Your Workday.
Serving Bakersfield families | Ages 6wks - 5yrs | Open 6:30AM-6:00PM
Current Care Space Available (Updated Weekly)
2 Infant | 4 Toddler | 6 Preschool
CA DSS License 155601075 | Open 6:30AM - 6:00PM | 19+ Years Serving 93312 | Real-Time App Messaging | Advanced Air Filtration
You've toured the big corporate centers. You've read the Google reviews.. But three dealbreakers keep coming up:
• Staff turnover (new faces every semester)
• Morning guilt (tears that never seem to end)
• Rigid schedules (hours don’t fit shift work or life)
A Good Time Out is designed to be different. We've filled it with:
• Veteran educators who've been here for YEARS–not months.
• Genuine connections over corporate policies.
• A research-driven curriculum that develops executive function.
These elements come together to promise that your child will love it here, and your investment will pay dividends for a lifetime.
Now you can focus on developing your career, knowing your child is developing with us.
You Don’t Have to Choose Between Your Career and Your Child's Foundation.
Returning to Work? Your Infant Deserves the Same Level of Care You'd Give at Home
The Return-to-Work is emotional enough. Your infant care shouldn't add to the anxiety. Our Infant Care (6 weeks - 18 months) provides:
Safe Sleep certified spaces (1:4 teacher-to-infant ratio)
Real-time photos & feeding/diaper logs via app
Nursing-friendly schedule support
Veteran infant teachers (average 9 years with our littlest ones)
You'll know what's happening during your workday, not wonder about it.
11 yrs @ AGTO
The Long-Term People Your Child Will Love
Meet Sarah - Lead Infant Teacher, B.S. in Early Childhood Development
“I've watched babies take their first steps in this room, then watched them leave for kindergarten five years later. That doesn't happen in corporate daycare.
At AGTO, we don’t have a job—we’re living out a calling. Every family gets personal messaging with me every day, and I actually answer!”
Stability That Matters
Our teachers average 8 years tenure. Industry average? 18 months. That stability means your child doesn't have to re-learn trust every semester.
The Question Smart Parents Are Starting to Ask:
"Will preschool actually make a difference for my child?"
Research shows: Most children who attend traditional preschools lose their academic advantage by the 2nd grade - due to what researchers call the "fade-out effect." Letters and numbers are easy to memorize, but quoting ABCs doesn’t promote long-term success.
So what does drive later success? There are three brain skills that work in concert to produce what is called "Executive Function":
💡 The ability to FOCUS (even with distractions)
💡 The ability to PLAN (hold steps in mind)
💡 The ability to ADAPT (when things change)
These skills, when developed in the early years, are stronger predictors of lasting educational, and even adult, success than early IQ or test scores.
Our Purposeful Play philosophy intentionally develops these Executive Function core skills every single day, ensuring your investment in your child’s future creates a lasting advantage rather than temporary gains.
See more of the research, or just see how this works at AGTO by clicking below.
“These self-control skills by age 5 predicted adult health, wealth, and stability better than IQ or family income.”
Your Path To Enrollment
Whether you need care next week or next year, we make your process transparent and pressure-free.
Step 1: Book a 20min tour
See live classrooms in action
Meet your child's future teachers
Get answers that help you start well
Step 2: Share a $200 deposit
Receive your Easy-Enrollment kit
Confirm your start date
Access your Parent Portal
Step 3: Watch online orientation
Learn daily schedules & messaging
See what to pack (and what not to)
Hear proven separation strategies
Path 1 | I need care soon.
Step 1: Join our priority list
Be first notified when spots open
Get monthly child care tips by age
Access exclusive info sessions
Step 2: Stay connected
Hear of updated availability
Get a transition preparation guide
Timely invitation to tour
Step 3: Onboard smoothly
Priority enrollment (72hr hold)
Get a personalized start date
Plan your introduction schedule
Path 2 | I’m planning ahead.
Tuition & Availability
Current Care Space Available (Updated Weekly)
2 Infant | 4 Toddler | 6 Preschool
How We Structure Enrollment Tuition
We base weekly tuition on three factors:
Your child's age (younger children require lower ratios)
Your schedule needs (5-day, 3-day, or flexible enrollment)
Program type (infant care, toddler care, or preschool)
Current Enrollment Tuition Ranges
Enrollment Tuition includes snacks, materials, and daily app updates.
Full-time (5-day) programs: $1,245 - $1,565/month
Part-time (3-day) programs: $825 - $1,195/month
Part-time (2-day) programs: $650 - $895/month
Example: A 3-year-old in our 5-day preschool program is $1,245/month, all-inclusive.
How We Offer Ultimate Flexibility
For parents not wanting to lock-in to a contract. but still needing care for occasional errands, we offer a monthly PlayPass. With a simple advance reservation, you’re able to drop your child off for a couple of hours (2hr minimum stay) while you handle a little bit of life.
Current PlayPass Pricing Ranges
PlayPass care is by calendar month. Hours do not roll-over. Snacks, materials, and app communications are included.
10hr PlayPass: $145
20hr PlayPass: $270
40hr PlayPass: $562
80hr PlayPass: $920
Want your exact pricing?
We’re happy to provide your specific tuition quote with a little bit of information. You can either call us at (661) 410-8463, or share a little info using the form below, and we’ll get back to you within 24 hours.
Mini FAQ
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Yes, most parents tour solo first, then bring their child by for a “meet & greet” visit.
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We do our best to prioritize quick-start families. If we have availability and your child meets health requirements, we can onboard within a few days.
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Yes. 2-day, 3-day, and 5-day options are available. We also think our PlayPass program is pretty awesome for maximum flexibility.
Real Families. Real Results. Real Peace of Mind.
“Before AGTO, we tried two other centers. The difference isn’t subtle, it’s big! My son actually asks if it’s a ‘school day’ on weekends.”
89% of families stay with us for 3+ years.
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Not Ready to Tour Yet? Start With This.
Download our free First Day Success Guide, and see how our preparation roadmap has helped hundreds of Bakersfield families just like yours.
Inside the guide, you'll find:
What to pack (and what to leave home)
Proven separation strategies that work
First-week expectations timeline
Questions to ask at ANY tour (not just ours)
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Ready to See the Difference?
Current Care Space Available (Updated Weekly)
2 Infant | 4 Toddler | 6 Preschool
Schedule a private tour using the form below, or call us at (661) 410-8463.