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Child care centers in Merced, CA

Angels Nest Day Care

1125 Mazatlan Pl, Merced, CA

4.2

(5)

5.0
"My son has been attending this daycare Almost a year now and he loves it! The first time he went in he cryed, of course typical child will cry when a mother leaves them. The crying usually lasts for about a week or two, But for some reason my son only cried the...

Diana F.


Licensed Home Child Care Merced, CA 30 years experienced Licensed by the California Department of Social Services CPR/First Aid/Safety Certified Fingerprinted & background check cleared Very clean & organized home Safe location Close to UC Merced We strive to provide high-quality...

Douglas Family Daycare

Douglas Family Daycare

2335 Explorador Drive, Merced, CA

I have experience as a Lead Preschool Teacher and have a passion for helping little kids reach their full potential. I try to let children explore their world at their pace, and in the most beneficial way for their individual needs. I engage all children in a daily circle time, and children who are...

Merced Child Development Center

720 S St # 59, Merced, CA

Merced Child Development Center is a program run by The Merced County Community Action Agency. The program serves children ages 3 to 5 years old who are not yet eligible for kindergarten. It provides comprehensive, top quality services to participating children and families. The center is open from...

La Petite Academy Child Care-Merced

3190 Collins Drive, Merced, CA

La Petite Academy Child Care-Merced offers center-based and full-time educational daycare programs for preschool and school-age kids. The facility operates during weekdays from 6:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. La Petite Academy Child Care-Merced also provides extended hours, enrichment programs, and drop-in...

Margaret Sheehy Preschool

1240 W 6th St, Merced, CA

Sheehy Preschool is a state-licensed child care center that offers early childhood education programs designed for preschool kids. Located in Merced, California, the company follows a research-based curriculum that focuses on developing children’s core competencies in math, language and literacy,...

Gateway Educare Infant Center

343 E Donna Dr, Merced, CA

Gateway Educare Infant Center in Merced, California is a non-profit organization and dedicated to providing the highest quality services for children and families, and to demonstrating success in clear and measurable ways. The center provide care for families and kids of all ages.

Bear Country Learning Center

2115 Wardrobe Ave, Merced, CA

The Bear Country Learning Center in Merced, California provides childcare for children from two to twelve years old. Their curriculum encourages the children in their interests, provides guidance in academic subjects, and prioritizes hands-on learning. They are open from Monday to Friday, from six...

Fairside Head Start / Early Head Start Center

900 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Merced, CA

The Fairside Head Start and Early Head Start in Merced, California is a federally-funded program that offers parent support and childcare and education for children from six weeks old up to five years old from low-income families. The program provides activities that stimulate the children's...

MERCED MIGRANT HEADSTART

401 Lesher Dr Ste G, Merced, CA

Merced Migrant Headstart in Merced, CA is one of the head start programs of Central California Child Development Services, Inc. It is a private non-profit organization that has been providing child development services for children ages six weeks through five years old.

Alexander Street Montessori School

201 E Alexander Ave, Merced, CA

Alexander Street Montessori School is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to providing quality learning programs for children living in Merced, California. It can accommodate up to 24 children, and it operates from Mondays through Fridays 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. The school serves children...

Fremont Preschool

1120 W 22nd St, Merced, CA

The Fremont Preschool located at 1120 West 22nd Street, Merced, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. The school operates from eight AM to two-thirty PM, Mondays through Fridays. It also offers programs for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten prep. It provides before-...

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Average Rating4.0 / 5

Child Care Centers in Merced, CA are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 12 listed child care centers.