Child Care

Quality child care is a critically important part of early childhood development. We offer information, articles and links to help parents find the best possible child care in your community. Merced County offers A Child Care and Education Services System (ACCESS), which provides services to childcare providers, as well as maintaining a childcare referral database for parents. For assistance, please call ACCESS at (209) 722-3804.

More information about finding and comparing your child-care options is available in the Parents Guide at left. This easy-to-use guide is produced by the UC Berkeley Center for Community Wellness, in collaboration with First 5 California Children and Families Commission.