Merced County Child Care Centers

Merced County childcare centers come in sizes, costs, and programs to fit all budgets and preferences. We know that parents are busy but that selecting the right daycare center or preschool is crucial. So we’ve gathered basic information for 95 child care centers in Merced County into a single location so that you are only a click away from basic information such as address, size, and licensing information that can help you refine your search. You can narrow down your search even further by selecting a zip code or a city from the list below. Need more assistance? Simply contact the child care referral agency or the licensing agency listed on the right!

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Top Childcare Centers in Merced County

DOS PALOS STATE PRESCHOOL

DOS PALOS STATE PRESCHOOL

Dos Palos, CA 93620 | (209) 392-0267

Working together with the community we will create a safe and challenging learning environment. Together we accept the responsibility to help students become responsible productive citizens.

SONSHINE CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL

SONSHINE CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL

Merced, CA 95348 | (209) 383-7729

At SonShine Christian Preschool we believe that children are a gift from God.  Helping them to learn is a divine privilege.  Our mission is to provide a loving and secure environment where children can develop socially, emotionally, physically, intellectually ...

BUHACH PRESCHOOL

BUHACH PRESCHOOL

Merced, CA 95348 | (209) 489-2008

Our programs here at Buhach Preschool encourages learning and understanding on many levels. They will learn to make decisions, control their behavior, and do things for themselves such as putting away toys, going to the bathroom, tying their shoes and choosing ...

CASTLE HEAD START/EARLY HEAD START

CASTLE HEAD START/EARLY HEAD START

Atwater, CA 95301 | (209) 381-5176

Head Start staff members have expertise in early childhood development, social services, health, parent education, nutrition and other diverse disciplines. In partnership with parents and the community, we facilitate school readiness for children and empower parents. ...

CCCDS JOHN O BANION CDC

CCCDS JOHN O BANION CDC

Merced, CA 95341 | (209) 726-3165

Central California Child Development Services, Inc. is committed to providing high quality childcare, in partnership with families. Parents and staff work together to provide a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment that promotes development toward each child’s ...

CHARLES WRIGHT SCHOOL

CHARLES WRIGHT SCHOOL

Merced, CA 95340 | (209) 385-6615

To convey high academic expectations of ALL studentsluding our linguistically diverse population. To establish and encourage an effective parent-school partnership program. To teach students how to develop responsible behavior(s) in a positive manner. To build ...

DEBORAH CLIPPER LIVINGSTON CHILD DEVELOPMENT CTR.

DEBORAH CLIPPER LIVINGSTON CHILD DEVELOPMENT CTR.

Livingston, CA 95334 | (209) 581-9000

Central California Child Development Services, Inc. is committed to providing high quality childcare, in partnership with families. Parents and staff work together to provide a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment that promotes development toward each child’s ...

DELHI STATE PRESCHOOL

DELHI STATE PRESCHOOL

Delhi, CA 95315 | (209) 722-7129

To be the leading organization in child-care services and family/child advocacy with recognized excellence

FRANK SPARKES PRESCHOOL

FRANK SPARKES PRESCHOOL

Winton, CA 95388 | (209) 357-6180

Frank Sparkes School is set in rural San Joaquin Valley. Their District has gone from two K-5 schools with about 650 students to three schools with about 400 each this year. They are ethnically diverse with about 80% of their students having a first language other ...

HENRY MILLER PRESCHOOL

HENRY MILLER PRESCHOOL

Los Banos, CA 93635 | (209) 827-0156

Our staff is dedicated to our mission of working together to ensure that every student is prepared for secondary and post-secondary education. We work with parents through Family Nights, our School Site Council, our ELAC, and our Family Club to ensure that parents ...

MCCAA LE GRAND EARLY LEARNING CENTER

MCCAA LE GRAND EARLY LEARNING CENTER

Le Grand, CA 95333 | (209) 722-7129

Le Grand Early Learning Center is open from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday. The site offers a full-day program as well as two part-day programs. Breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack are provided to all the children in attendance during meal times. To ...

MERCED CHILD DEVELOPMENT

MERCED CHILD DEVELOPMENT

Merced, CA 95341 | (209) 722-7129

Merced Child Development is open from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday through Friday. The site offers a full-day program as well as two part-day programs. Breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack are provided to all the children in attendance during meal times To enroll ...

MERCED COLLEGE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

MERCED COLLEGE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

Merced, CA 95348 | (209) 384-6245

The Merced College Child Development Center is designed to provide an environment which encourages the positive growth and development of each child, family, student and staff member. The educational philosophy of all programs associated with the Center is based ...

OUR LADY OF MIRACLES PRESCHOOL

OUR LADY OF MIRACLES PRESCHOOL

Gustine, CA 95322 | (209) 854-3180

Our Lady of Miracles Catholic School first opened in 1952. The school was forced to close in 1968, but reopened in 1979 due to the efforts of a dedicated Parish community. Today, Our Lady of Miracles continues to provide an excellent Catholic education to students ...

SCHELBY HEAD START/MERCED CO. OFFICE OF EDUCATION

SCHELBY HEAD START/MERCED CO. OFFICE OF EDUCATION

Livingston, CA 95334 | (209) 394-1821

The Head Start Program provides a comprehensive child development program to children 0-5 years old from income eligible families and children with exceptional needs to prepare them intellectually, socially, emotionally, and physically for school and life. Head ...

Merced County Childcare Referral Agencies:

Merced County Office of Education - A.C.C.E.S.S. Child Care Resource and Referral

1850 Wardrobe Avenue
Merced CA 95341

Call (209) 381-6793
Email: rbarragan@mcoe.org
For more information, visit http://www.mcoe.org

California Child Care Licensing Agency

California Department of Social Services
Community Care Licensing Division
Child Care Program Office
744 P Street, Mail Station #19-14-48
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: 916-651-6040
Web Site: http://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/Child-Care-Licensing