Child care in Merced, California
98 licensed child care programs in Merced, California: 40 centers and preschools, 55 family child care homes and 3 before- and after-school programs. 520 official inspections and 24 cited violations on file, the latest on Sep 30, 2026, each linked to the official record. Open any provider for its full file.
98
licensed programs
520
inspections on file
24
recorded violations
Sep 30, 2026
latest inspection
| Provider | Type | Status | Capacity | Inspections | Last inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John C. Fremont School | Child-care center | License active | 22 | 3 | Feb 13, 2026 |
| John Muir Preschool | Child-care center | License active | 21 | 3 | Oct 20, 2025 |
| John O'Bannion Child Development Center | Child-care center | License active | 80 | 7 | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Jones, Clarissa Family Child Care | Family day-care home | License active | 14 | 8 | Sep 3, 2026 |
| Leontine Gracey | Child-care center | License active | 24 | 3 | Sep 24, 2025 |
| Linares, Laura P Family Child Care | Family day-care home | License active | 14 | 6 | Feb 5, 2026 |
| Lopez Contreras,Carlos & Alcazar,Diana Fcc | Family day-care home | License active | 14 | 6 | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Luther Burbank School | Child-care center | License active | 24 | 3 | Sep 8, 2025 |
| Margaret Sheehy Preschool | Child-care center | License active | 21 | 6 | May 20, 2026 |
| Marquez, Donna Family Child Care | Family day-care home | License active | 14 | 4 | Apr 27, 2026 |
| Marquez, Isabel Family Child Care | Family day-care home | License active | 14 | 4 | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Martinez, Johana Family Child Care | Family day-care home | License active | 14 | 4 | Mar 26, 2026 |
| Mccaa-Merced Child Development Center | Child-care center | License active | 84 | 2 | Jun 23, 2026 |
| Merced College Child Development Center | Child-care center | License active | 30 | 6 | Sep 24, 2026 |
| Merced College Child Development Center | Child-care center | License active | 120 | 13 | Sep 24, 2026 |
| Merced Early Learning Center | Child-care center | License active | 101 | 10 | Aug 20, 2026 |
| Merced Montessori School | Child-care center | License active | 22 | 1 | Feb 21, 2025 |
| Merced Montessori School | Child-care center | License active | 30 | 1 | Feb 21, 2025 |
| Mercedes Family Day Care Home | Family day-care home | License active | 14 | 6 | Jul 28, 2026 |
| Montero, Yvette Family Child Care | Family day-care home | Closed | 14 | 0 | — |
| Muhsd Child Development Center | Child-care center | License active | 36 | 4 | Mar 10, 2025 |
| Munoz Jaime, Sandra Family Child Care | Family day-care home | License active | 14 | 7 | Apr 17, 2026 |
| Our Lady Of Mercy Preschool | Child-care center | License active | 87 | 6 | Apr 7, 2025 |
| Pacheco-Lopez, Leticia Family Child Care | Family day-care home | License active | 12 | 3 | Apr 18, 2025 |
| Palmberg, Jamey Family Child Care | Family day-care home | License active | 14 | 2 | Jun 26, 2023 |
| Pam'S Precious Cargo Family Child Care | Family day-care home | Temporarily closed | 14 | 0 | — |
| Partida, Alicia Family Child Care | Family day-care home | Closed | 14 | 4 | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Peterson Preschool | Child-care center | License active | 24 | 3 | Feb 10, 2026 |
| Post, Michelle Family Child Care | Family day-care home | License active | 14 | 6 | May 20, 2026 |
| Prado, Erika & Llamas Moreno, Marilin Itzel Fcc | Family day-care home | License active | 14 | 8 | Jun 16, 2026 |
| Pulido-Fregoso,Stephanie Family Child Care | Family day-care home | License active | 14 | 7 | May 7, 2026 |
| Rasmussen, Paige Family Child Care | Family day-care home | Temporarily closed | 14 | 3 | Aug 5, 2024 |
| Reyes, Natividad Family Child Care | Family day-care home | License active | 14 | 6 | Jun 22, 2026 |
| Rivera Preschool | Child-care center | License active | 24 | 3 | Aug 26, 2025 |
| Robinson, Joann Family Child Care | Family day-care home | License active | 14 | 4 | Jun 10, 2026 |
| Rodriguez, Maria Family Child Care | Family day-care home | License active | 14 | 4 | Mar 5, 2026 |
| Rodriguez, Shorey Family Child Care | Family day-care home | License active | 14 | 4 | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Rojas, Maria Family Child Care | Family day-care home | License active | 14 | 4 | Jan 8, 2026 |
| Salinas, Sharon Family Child Care | Family day-care home | License active | 14 | 5 | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Sanchez, Maria | Family day-care home | License active | 14 | 5 | Jun 5, 2026 |
| Sanchez, Samantha Family Child Care | Family day-care home | License active | 14 | 6 | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Soto, Araceli Family Child Care | Family day-care home | License active | 14 | 4 | May 12, 2026 |
| Sparkman, Claudia Family Child Care | Family day-care home | License active | 14 | 5 | Apr 13, 2026 |
| St. Pauls' Evangelical Lutheran Church | Child-care center | License active | 55 | 6 | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Stone Ridge Christian Preschool | Child-care center | License active | 45 | 3 | Sep 30, 2026 |
| Sukenik, Naomi Family Child Care | Family day-care home | Closed | 14 | 3 | Jan 20, 2022 |
| Tenaya Hs/Ehs | Child-care center | License active | 28 | 3 | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Tere'S Playroom | Family day-care home | License active | 14 | 4 | Mar 6, 2025 |
| Tini Toons | Family day-care home | Temporarily closed | 14 | 1 | Jan 11, 2024 |
| Torrez, Helena & Carl Fcc | Family day-care home | License active | 14 | 5 | Sep 11, 2026 |
Data as of Nov 5, 2026 · California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division.