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Merced College Child Development Center

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Ages
Infants (0–2 yrs)
Teacher ratio
1:4 (CA min)

3600 M Street, Merced, CA 95348

Visit website ↗(209) 384-6245Directions ↗Licensed for 30
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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: 5/19/2025 (5 total).

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

About this preschool

The Child Development Center operates on Merced College's Merced and Los Banos campuses, serving children of current college students ages 3 months to 5 years. Both locations are state-licensed infant/toddler/preschool educational programs that also serve as laboratory sites for college students majoring in Child Development.

Philosophy
The Center is designed to provide an environment encouraging positive growth and development of each child, family, student and staff member. The educational philosophy is based on the belief that early childhood years are the most crucial and all individuals have the right to develop to their fullest potential. Children are unique learners who learn primarily through play, progress through developmental stages, and can develop skills necessary for success and positive self-image.
Ages served
3 months to 5 years
Hours
Monday-Thursday: 7:30 am – 4:30 pm; Friday: 7:30 am – 2:00 pm

Programs

  • •Infant/toddler program
  • •Preschool program

Highlights

  • ✓Laboratory site for Merced College Child Development majors
  • ✓State-licensed facilities
  • ✓Curriculum based on current early childhood educational theory
  • ✓Focus on individual child's unique learning style and pace

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