PreschoolWise
  • Find preschools
  • Ages
  • Cost
  • TK
  • K Age
  • Free Pre‑K
  • States
PreschoolWise

Clear, independent answers to the questions parents actually ask about preschool and transitional kindergarten — grounded in your state's real rules.

Transitional KindergartenKindergarten ageWhat is pre-K?Preschool ageRedshirting kindergartenPreschool vs Pre‑KTK vs Preschool vs KCostFree preschoolHead StartEligibility checkerBrowse states

© 2026 PreschoolWise. Educational guidance, not legal or enrollment advice — always confirm with your school district.

Sitemap
Preschools/CA/Merced/Merced College Child Development Center
Preschool / Day Care Center

Merced College Child Development Center

No reviews yet — be the first to share your experience.

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

3600 M Street, Merced, CA 95348

Visit website ↗(209) 384-6245Directions ↗Licensed for 120
Own this preschool? Claim your listing →

Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
1
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
9/16/2025
Total visits
9

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

The Child Development Center provides infant, toddler, and preschool educational programs on Merced College's Merced and Los Banos campuses, exclusively for children of current college students. The center is state-licensed and serves children ages 3 months to 5 years.

Philosophy
The Center is designed to provide an environment that encourages positive growth and development based on the belief that early childhood years are most crucial. The educational philosophy recognizes each child is unique and learns at their own rate primarily through play, goes through developmental stages, and can develop skills necessary for success with a 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. Operates in conjunction with Merced College Academic Calendar; no summer program.

Programs

  • •Infant/toddler educational program
  • •Preschool educational program
  • •Laboratory site for Child Development majors

Highlights

  • ✓State-licensed facility
  • ✓Locations on both Merced and Los Banos campuses
  • ✓Curriculum based on current early childhood educational theory
  • ✓Focus on individual child development and learning styles

Not stated on their website: Tuition, Teacher ratio, Meals provided, Outdoor play facilities, Enrollment procedures. Ask the preschool directly.

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

Parent reviews

No reviews yet. If your child has attended Merced College Child Development Center, your honest review helps other families.

Write a review of Merced College Child Development Center

Share your honest, first-hand experience. Reviews are checked before they appear. Be truthful and respectful — no defamatory or false claims.

Helpful guides for parents

What age does preschool start?Typical ages, readiness signs, and state cutoffs.Is my child ready for preschool?The readiness signs to look for.Preschool vs. daycareHow they differ and which fits your child.Preschool vs. pre-KWhat comes when, from ages 3 to 5.

Listing facts from public CA child-care licensing records. Reviews are the opinions of individual contributors, moderated before publishing; they are not endorsements by PreschoolWise. Always visit and verify a program directly before enrolling.