Ranked among the top 3 childcare centers in Madera across all 11 quality dimensions — placing this center in the very top tier of local options.
Best Management
Earned the highest management score in Madera. This dimension reflects director responsiveness, communication, operational consistency, and the overall tone families experience from leadership.
Full Ranking Detail
Ages 2–12yrFull-Day CareNo Citations
Kids Kare Madera is a CCLD-licensed center at 1844 Schnoor Ave in Madera, CA 93637, serving children ages 2 through 12 under license #200405989. Part of a 66-year family-owned network, the center earned Best Child Care in Madera 2024 from Quality Business Awards and maintains an exceptional regulatory record with zero citations across three CCLD inspections (2021, 2023, 2025). With a capacity of 72 and early opening at 6:00 AM, it accommodates agricultural-schedule workers and provides preschool, transitional kindergarten, and aftercare programs including grade-school transportation. Parent feedback highlights staff as welcoming and engaged, though public Google reviews are unavailable for independent verification, and the absence of infant care means enrollment begins at age 2.
Safety8.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music6.0
Infant care2.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion7.0
Management8.0
Culture7.0
Extracurriculars7.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Operates under a "Fun While Learning" philosophy emphasizing a safe, secure environment to grow, learn and have fun. Preschool and transitional kindergarten programs use an educational curriculum designed to prepare children for kindergarten and beyond.
Programs & activities: Toddler care, preschool, transitional kindergarten, and grade school aftercare (Club Kids Kare) with transportation to/from local elementary schools. Seasonal programs include Pre K Blast, Summer Blast, and Winter Blast, plus a distance learning option, game rooms, organized activities, and spacious play yards.
What sets it apart: Serves children ages 2-12 years and highlights ADA/USDA compliance. Offers a parent login and payment portal and tour scheduling; located in Madera, California.
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