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Early Learning Preschool Programs

Our mission is to work within our communities to provide comprehensive, top-quality services to participating children and families.

Programs + Curriculum

MCCAA'S Early Learning Preschool Program houses five State funded Preschool sites within Merced County.
Each of our preschool sites offers a play-based program with developmentally appropriate educational activities for young children.

This program includes activities in:

Music + Movement
Art
Language Development
Computer Activities
Physical Development
Science
Math
Social Skills
All sites currently follow the Frog Street Curriculum, focused on enhancing children’s language, cognitive, physical, social emotional, and perceptual and motor development.
Children are assessed twice per year using the Desired Results Developmental Profiles. Parent conferences are held after each assessment to encourage parental involvement in the process.
Learn More About our Curriculum
Check out this video from our Los Banos center to learn more about how we support the care, education, and growth of our students!

Get a glimpse of our programs

Eligibility

Am I eligible for these services?

Participating families must meet income eligibility guidelines as outlined by the State Department of Education.
Priority for enrollment is based on the following criteria:
  • Family is homeless
  • Family is a cash aid recipient
  • Family meets program income eligibility requirements
  • Family has a child who is at risk of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or receiving child protective service through the county welfare department

Preschool Sites

Our sites offer full and part-day, year-round preschool programs for qualifying children ages 3 to 5 who are not yet eligible for Kindergarten.
 All five sites offer services in English and Spanish. Children are provided well-balanced and nutritious meals and snacks throughout the day, and our staff members work with parents to provide quality services to enhance children’s development.

  • Merced, Los Banos, and Le Grand sites offer Full and Part-Day preschool
  • Delhi and Stevinson sites offer Part-Day only
Merced
Los Banos
Le Grand
Delhi
Stevinson
720 South Highway 59
Merced, CA 95341
Fax:
(209) 723-0777
Merced Child Development | LIC #240406627
Merced Child Development is open from 7:00 am to 5:30 pm Monday through Friday. The site offers a full-day program as well as two part-day programs. Breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack are provided to all the children in attendance during meal times.
To enroll a child into our program in Merced:
  • Please fill out the Waiting List form completely and fax, mail or deliver this form to the Merced site. The information on this form will allow us to rank your eligibility.
  • When called from the waiting list, pick up an Enrollment Packet and Enrollment Appointment letter from the Site Supervisor.
  • Bring the completed enrollment packet with all required documents to the scheduled enrollment appointment.
Waiting List Application
1642 San Luis Street
Los Banos, CA 93635
Fax:
(209) 826-2934
Los Banos Child Development | LIC #243808432
Los Banos Child Development is open from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday. The site offers a full-day program as well as two part-day programs. Breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack are provided to all the children in attendance during meal times.
To enroll a child into our program in Los Banos:
  • Please fill out the Waiting List form completely and fax, mail or deliver this form to the Los Banos site. The information on this form will allow us to rank your eligibility.
  • When called from the waiting list, pick up an Enrollment Packet and Enrollment Appointment letter from the Site Supervisor.
  • Bring the completed enrollment packet with all required documents to the scheduled enrollment appointment.
Waiting List Application
4140 Cook Street
Le Grand, CA 95333
Fax:
(209) 389-4017
Le Grand Early Learning Center | LIC #243808539
Le Grand Early Learning Center is open from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday. The site offers a full-day program as well as two part-day programs. Breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack are provided to all the children in attendance during meal times.
To enroll a child into our program in Le Grand:
  • Please fill out the Waiting List form completely and fax, mail or deliver this form to the Le Grand site. The information on this form will allow us to rank your eligibility.
  • When called from the waiting list, pick up an Enrollment Packet and Enrollment Appointment letter from the Site Supervisor.
  • Bring the completed enrollment packet with all required documents to the scheduled enrollment appointment.
Waiting List Application
16249 Delhi Avenue
Delhi, CA 95315
Fax:
(209) 664-1290
Delhi State Preschool | LIC #240408964
Delhi State Preschool is open from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday. The Delhi site offers two part-day programs. The morning class operates from 8:00 am to 11:00 am (breakfast is provided). The afternoon class operates from 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm (afternoon snack is provided).
To enroll a child into our program in Delhi:
  • Please fill out the Waiting List form completely and fax, mail or deliver this form to the Delhi site. The information on this form will allow us to rank your eligibility.
  • When called from the waiting list, pick up an Enrollment Packet and Enrollment Appointment letter from the Site Supervisor.
  • Bring the completed enrollment packet with all required documents to the scheduled enrollment appointment.
Waiting List Application
19977 W. Third Avenue
Stevinson, CA 95374
Fax:
(209) 669-8186
Stevinson State Preschool | LIC #243808364
Stevinson State Preschool is open from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday. The Stevinson site offers two part-day programs. The morning class operates from 8:00 am to 11:00 am (breakfast is provided). The afternoon class operates from 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm (afternoon snack is provided).
To enroll a child into our program in Stevinson:
  • Please fill out the Waiting List form completely and fax, mail or deliver this form to the Stevinson site. The information on this form will allow us to rank your eligibility.
  • When called from the waiting list, pick up an Enrollment Packet and Enrollment Appointment letter from the Site Supervisor.
  • Bring the completed enrollment packet with all required documents to the scheduled enrollment appointment.
Waiting List Application

Parent Resources

View or download our preschool curriculum or calendar.

Contact Us

2808 Park Avenue, Ste A
Merced, CA 95348
Fax: 
(209) 722-7192

In accordance with federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, and reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs).

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible State or local Agency that administers the program or USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information is available in languages other than English.

To file a complaint alleging discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form (AD-3027), or at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:

Mail:
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of Assist. Secretary of Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410
Fax:
(202) 690-7442
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
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