Students and faculty, staff and community members can access childcare options for children age 5 and younger at the UC Merced Early Childhood Education Center, which is accredited by the National Accreditation Commission for Early Care and Education Programs.
Childcare information is also accessible through the Merced County Early Care and Education Department.
Additional information about regarding area schools and districts can be found through the Merced County Office of Education, the Merced County Schools Annual Education Report and the California Department of Education's Quality Snapshot.