Recognition of Excellence · Merced, CA · 2026

Merced Child Development

720 S State Hwy 59, Merced, CA 95341
🏆 Ranked #7 in Merced · 5.2 / 10 overall
Awards Earned
Top 10 in Merced
Top 10 in Merced
Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Merced. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
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Merced Child Development is a Merced County Community Action Agency program (CCLD #243810297) serving low-income families with subsidized preschool for children ages 3–5 in Merced, California. The center offers full-day care from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM with meals and snacks provided at no cost to enrolled families, making it an accessible option for working parents who qualify for Head Start subsidies. Public visibility remains limited, with minimal online presence and a very low Google rating based on scarce reviews that warrant verification through direct contact with the program.

Safety5.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care4.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion5.0
Management5.0
Culture5.0
Extracurriculars5.0
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