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Merced Child Development

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

720 & 724 South Highway 59, Merced, CA 95341

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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
1
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
1/10/2025
Total visits
4

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

MCCAA's Early Learning Preschool Program operates five State-funded preschool sites across Merced County serving children ages 3 to 5. Each site offers play-based, developmentally appropriate educational activities using the Frog Street Curriculum.

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 (not yet eligible for Kindergarten)
Hours
Merced: 7:00 am to 5:30 pm Monday through Friday; Los Banos: 7:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday
Outdoor
Playground available (shown in photos)
Meals
Breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack provided to all children during meal times; well-balanced and nutritious meals and snacks throughout the day

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 State-funded sites across Merced County
  • ✓Services available in English and Spanish
  • ✓Frog Street Curriculum
  • ✓Developmental assessments twice per year with parent conferences

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Summarized by AI from the preschool's own website (Jun 23, 2026). Not written or verified by PreschoolWise — confirm details directly with the program.

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