Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Turlock. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
Best Infant Care
Earned the highest infant care score in Turlock. This dimension focuses on caregiver ratios, responsiveness, feeding and sleep routines, and parent feedback specific to infant rooms.
Full Ranking Detail
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CCCDS Turlock Child Development Center is a large, long-established non-profit provider at 400 N Kilroy Rd in Turlock, operating since 1995 under the Central California Child Development Services organization. With capacity for 116 children from infants through kindergarten age, it offers one of the rare full-age-range options in the region, serving families through Migrant-Seasonal Head Start, Regional Head Start, State-Based Migrant Program, and California State Preschool contracts. The center's roots in decades of Central Valley service make it a trusted regional choice. Prospective families should note that enrollment follows income-qualifying criteria, and a Type B citation from a February 2025 CCLD inspection suggests worth clarifying any corrective actions with the center directly.
Safety5.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care7.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management5.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars5.0
Programs & curriculum
Programs & activities: Lists five program types: Migrant-Seasonal Head Start, Regional Head Start, State-Based Migrant Program, General Child Care, and California State Preschool. No specific activities or enrichment described.
What sets it apart: Non-profit organization (Central California Child Development Services, Inc.) operating more than fifteen centers since 1984, serving income-qualifying families in Stanislaus and Merced Counties; children six weeks to kindergarten age.
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Top 10 in Turlock
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Best Infant Care
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