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Madera Child Development Center*

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Ages
Ages 2–5
Teacher ratio
1:12 (CA min)

1205 Sonora Street, Madera, CA 93638

Visit website ↗(559) 674-1972Directions ↗Licensed for 84
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
6
Complaint visits
3
Last visit
9/18/2024
Total visits
7

Citations are part of routine licensing oversight and range from minor (Type B) to serious (Type A). A citation alone doesn't mean a program is unsafe — read the full reports for context.

Source: California Dept. of Social Services, Community Care Licensing (updated 2025-09-29). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

Madera Child Development Center is a Montessori-inspired preschool serving families in Madera since 2001. The center offers both full-day and part-day programs with a focus on fostering independence, respect, curiosity, and critical thinking skills.

Philosophy
Family and community oriented school that strive to foster independence, respect, curiosity, and critical thinking skills in children; provide safe, age appropriate curriculum that allows the child to work freely within the classroom; participate in many local community events and have monthly family events that encourage whole family participation and fun.

Programs

  • •Full-Day Program
  • •Part-Day Program
  • •Montessori-inspired preschool

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