State Child Development
To be the leading organization in child-care services and family/child advocacy with recognized excellence.
To work within our communities to provide comprehensive, top quality services to participating children and families: one child, one family at a time.
State funded program providing services for children ages 3 thru 5 years old whose families meet eligibility categories.
• Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC)
• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
• State Supplemental Program (SSP)
• Persons eligible for cash grant, and recipient of Protective Services for Children determine or require child care services and have a written referral from CPS for services in accordance with protective services plan.
• Early Childhood Education (Children 3 thru 5 years old)
• English, Spanish
• Monday thru Friday 7 am to 6 pm
• Approximately 171 children and families are served
• Parent training and education for understanding and involvement in their child's development
• Parent education and involvement in local programs
• Servicing families with incomes at or below 84% of State median income at enrollment
• Centers are wheel chair accessible
• Information and referral services are provided participating families
• Parents must have a child care and development need in one of the following areas:
1) Is in an Education / Training Program
2) Is working
3) Is seeking employment
4) or is medically incapacitated
Contact the Child Development Ofice at 209.723.4565 or visit one of the service sites listed below.
Merced Site
720 So. Hwy 59,
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 723-0777 • FAX (209) 723-0777
Los Banos Site
1624 San Luis St
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 826-1011
Contact Us:
Child Development and State Preschool
811 W. 22nd Street
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 722-7129 • FAX (209) 722-7192
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