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Merritt College Children's Center

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

12500 Campus Drive, Oakland, CA 94619

Visit website ↗(510) 436-2436Directions ↗Licensed for 98
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
1
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
8/18/2025
Total visits
3

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

Merritt College Children's Center provides a quality program in a safe, creative, and nurturing environment committed to developmentally appropriate learning. The center is part of the Peralta Community College District's child care services.

Philosophy
It is our goal to provide a quality program with a safe, happy, creative, and nurturing environment. We are committed to respecting each individual (staff, parent/guardian, and child) by understanding each person's individual needs. We provide developmentally appropriate activities and environments that make quality learning experiences fun for children.
Meals
Nutritious breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snacks provided through the California Adult and Child Food Program (CACFP) at no additional cost

Programs

  • •Creative Curriculum with focus on cognitive development, language arts, literacy, social/emotional, and physical development
  • •Nutrition Program (California Adult and Child Food Program)

Highlights

  • ✓Safe, happy, creative, and nurturing environment
  • ✓Developmentally appropriate activities
  • ✓Breakfast, lunch, and snacks provided at no additional cost
  • ✓Continuous enrollment throughout the year

Not stated on their website: Tuition, Hours of operation, Ages served, Teacher-child ratio, Outdoor play facilities, Specific programs beyond Creative Curriculum. Ask the preschool directly.

Summarized by AI from the preschool's own website (Jun 24, 2026). Not written or verified by PreschoolWise — confirm details directly with the program.

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