Best Daycares in Merced, CA — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Merced's 48 daycares, 48 (100%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above California's statewide rate of 93%.
The local market includes 44 centers.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Merced. Childery ranks providers using publicly auditable inputs: state QRIS scores, NAEYC-aligned ratios and group sizes, and federal CCDBG training coverage. See the California methodology page for the full breakdown.
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4 or 5 Stars
Rating Distribution in Merced
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Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Merced: 4.6 (Sample of 48).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Merced: 4.6 (Sample of 48).
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Some of the Best Daycares in Merced
Alicia Reyes Preschool
Merced, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Bear Country Preschool & Day Care
Merced, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Buhach Preschool
Merced, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Buhach Preschool - Merced
Merced, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Buhach Preschool Yosemite Crossing
Merced, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Cccds John O Banion Cdc
Merced, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Danielson Head Start
Merced, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Dina's Daycare and Preschool
Merced, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Dina's Daycare Before and After School
Merced, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Farmdale Preschool
Merced, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Galen Clark Head Start
Merced, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Galen Clark Preschool
Merced, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Merced?
- There are 48 licensed child care providers in Merced.
- What percentage of Merced daycares have high quality ratings?
- 100% of Merced daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 93% statewide in California.
- What types of childcare are available in Merced?
- 44 center-based providers operate in Merced.
- Is there financial help for childcare in California?
- California offers childcare subsidies and assistance programs for income-eligible families. See income limits, waitlist status, and how to apply.Childcare subsidies in California
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