Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Madera. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
Full Ranking Detail
Ages Infant–KindergartenRural MaderaFull-Day Care
Small Fry Nursery School is a CCLD-licensed independent center located on Road 21 1/2 in rural western Madera County (93637), serving one of the few childcare options for agricultural-area families outside the urban Madera core. It operates full-day hours from 6:30 AM to 6:15 PM, accommodating agricultural-shift workers, and serves infants through kindergarten prep—a rare full-age-range program in rural Madera. Before- and after-school activities and summer camp programming extend its usefulness for school-age families. The center lacks public parent reviews and maintains limited online presence, which requires in-person due diligence before enrollment.
Safety6.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care6.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management5.0
Culture5.0
Extracurriculars5.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: No specific curriculum or teaching philosophy stated; described as offering basic childcare and learning services.
Programs & activities: Learning programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarten prep. Before- and after-school activities including summer camps and winter breaks.
What sets it apart: Open 6:30 AM to 6:15 PM, Monday through Friday. No accreditations or awards listed; contact center for tuition.
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