Safety6
Curriculum8
Art/Music6
Infant care6
K-ready7
Teachers8
Compassion6
Mgmt6
Culture7
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars7
Strengths
- College laboratory school (CCLD #240406699) operating since 1991 on Merced College campus
- No CCLD citations across 2021–2025 inspection history — strong regulatory compliance record
- Serves as practicum site for Child Development majors; curriculum informed by academic child development theory
- Serves children ages 3 months to 5 years; open 7:30 AM–5:00 PM Monday–Friday
Considerations
- One childcarecenter.us review notes front desk staff can be dismissive to non-parent visitors — reception experience variable
- Priority enrollment for Merced College students, staff, and faculty — community family access may be limited
Safety5
Curriculum6
Art/Music5
Infant care5
K-ready6
Teachers6
Compassion7
Mgmt6
Culture7
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars6
Strengths
- CCLD-licensed day care center (license #243808840) open since 2014 serving south-central Merced
- NurtureList shows 88% recommend rate across 28 reviews — strong parent satisfaction signal
- Bilingual staff and family-style meals provide culturally inclusive environment for Merced's diverse community
- Open 6:00 AM–6:00 PM; offers before/after school programs and transportation — practical for working families
- Emphasizes learning through play with hands-on classroom activities in multiple subject areas
Considerations
- August 2025 CCLD inspection resulted in a Type B citation — ask center about corrective action taken
- Small capacity (28 children) — limited availability may require early enrollment or waitlist
Safety5
Curriculum6
Art/Music5
Infant care7
K-ready5
Teachers6
Compassion6
Mgmt6
Culture6
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars5
Strengths
- Non-profit Christian infant center and preschool (CCLD #243808215) founded 2007 — nearly 20 years of service
- Provides infant care — a scarce offering in Merced's licensed center landscape
- Daily schedule includes circle time, learning centers, Bible stories, songs, outdoor play, and weekly themes
- Meals provided; open 7:00 AM–6:00 PM Monday–Friday
Considerations
- Small capacity of 26 children — limited availability; early enrollment strongly recommended
- No public-facing review volume on any major platform makes independent verification difficult
Safety5
Curriculum6
Art/Music5
Infant care7
K-ready5
Teachers6
Compassion6
Mgmt5
Culture6
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars5
Strengths
- Infant-specialist center (CCLD #243808719) operated by Central California Child Development Services non-profit
- Dedicated infant center focusing on very young children — rare age-specific specialization in Merced
- CCCDS is a well-established regional non-profit with decades of child development service across Stanislaus and Merced counties
- Provides comprehensive services including health and nutrition support for income-qualifying families
Considerations
- Income-qualifying enrollment — not open to all Merced families
- Small capacity of 15 children; space is extremely limited and demand likely exceeds availability
Safety5
Curriculum6
Art/Music5
Infant care4
K-ready6
Teachers6
Compassion6
Mgmt6
Culture6
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars5
Strengths
- Operated by Merced County Community Action Agency providing year-round early learning for children ages 3–5
- Curriculum is research-based with focus on school readiness, social development, and family partnership
- Subsidized program provides free or low-cost care for income-qualifying families in Merced County
Considerations
- Income-qualifying enrollment restricts access; not available to all Merced families
- Limited public information on facility-specific program details or enrollment timing
Safety5
Curriculum6
Art/Music5
Infant care4
K-ready6
Teachers6
Compassion6
Mgmt5
Culture6
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars5
Strengths
- Long-established Lutheran preschool (CCLD #240405513) licensed since 1988 — over 35 years serving Merced families
- Year-round center open 7:00 AM–5:45 PM with full-time, part-time, and drop-in care options
- Teachers hold minimum Associate's degrees in child development — above-average educational qualification
- Large capacity of 55 children with structured play-based and creativity-based curriculum for ages 2.5–5
Considerations
- CCLD inspection records show four Type B citations across 2021–2026 — verify current compliance
- Faith-based Lutheran curriculum may not align with all families' preferences
Safety5
Curriculum6
Art/Music5
Infant care4
K-ready6
Teachers6
Compassion5
Mgmt5
Culture5
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars5
Strengths
- Merced County Community Action Agency program (CCLD #243810297) providing subsidized preschool for income-qualifying families
- Full-day program open 7:00 AM–5:30 PM with breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snacks provided at no cost to enrolled families
- Serves children ages 3–5; offers both full-day and part-day enrollment tracks
Considerations
- Google rating is 1.5 stars from 2 reviews — very low score across the limited available data
- Income-qualifying Head Start program — not available to all Merced families
- No program website; limited transparency on curriculum details or enrollment process for prospective families
Safety4
Curriculum5
Art/Music5
Infant care5
K-ready5
Teachers5
Compassion5
Mgmt5
Culture5
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars5
Strengths
- CCLD-licensed school-age day care center (license #243808935) serving east Merced near Collins Drive
- Capacity of 45 children; provides after-school-style care for older children
Considerations
- DaycareCheck rates the facility Grade D (Below Average) based on state inspection data with 19 total violations — 6 critical, 13 serious
- Primary focus on school-age children; limited preschool-age programming compared to other Merced centers
- No website or public program information available for prospective families
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