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Mccaa-Merced Child Development Center

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

720 S Highway 59, Merced, CA 95341

Visit website ↗(209) 722-7129Directions ↗Licensed for 84
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Licensing & safety record

✓ Clean licensing record

No citations or complaint visits on file with state licensing as of 2025-09-29. Last licensing visit: 5/7/2025 (1 total).

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

About this preschool

MCCAA's Early Learning Preschool Program operates five State-funded sites across Merced County offering play-based, developmentally appropriate educational activities for children ages 3 to 5. The program follows the Frog Street Curriculum with instruction in music, movement, art, language development, science, math, and social skills.

Philosophy
Play-based program with developmentally appropriate educational activities focused on enhancing children's language, cognitive, physical, social emotional, and perceptual and motor development.
Ages served
Ages 3 to 5 who are not yet eligible for Kindergarten
Hours
Merced site: 7:00 am to 5:30 pm Monday through Friday; Los Banos site: 7:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday
Outdoor
Playground available for playtime
Meals
Well-balanced and nutritious meals and snacks provided throughout the day; breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack provided to all children in attendance during meal times

Programs

  • •Full-day preschool (Merced, Los Banos, Le Grand)
  • •Part-day preschool (all five sites)
  • •Music + Movement
  • •Art
  • •Language Development
  • •Computer Activities
  • •Physical Development
  • •Science
  • •Math
  • •Social Skills

Highlights

  • ✓Five sites across Merced County
  • ✓Services offered in English and Spanish
  • ✓Parent conferences held after each assessment
  • ✓Year-round programs available

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