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Zarate, Cynthia Family Child Care

Home daycare in Merced, CA. Merced, CA 95340. The address is a private home and is shared by the provider.

5.0 (1 on Google)Read parent reviews
Call (209) 723-1918
AgesInfant, toddler, preschool and school age
HoursSee hours below
Tuition fromNot listed
Licensed capacity14 children
Citations on file1
On the register since2016

About the program

Zarate, Cynthia Family Child Care is a licensed home daycare in Merced, California, on the state register since 2016. It is licensed for 14 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.

Tuition and capacity

Tuition: not listed. Zarate, Cynthia Family Child Care does not publish a fee schedule.

Licensing and safety

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Licence typeFamily Day Care Home · 243909766
Licence statusActive since 2016
Licensed capacity14 children
Inspections on file3
Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. Last synced September 18, 2026.
Citations on file1
Type A (immediate risk)0
Substantiated complaints03 inspection visits · last visit February 2026

California cites a Type A violation for an immediate risk to the health or safety of children, and a Type B violation for a record-keeping or maintenance item. The state file gives counts, dates and regulation numbers, not the inspector's notes.

Regulations cited

102416.1(a)

Open the state record for each visit report.

What parents say

If I could put 10 stars on that review I would, it's my pleasure to recommend Cynthia's Day Care. My son Leo has been going 5 days a week, and I have to say that I couldn't imagine our world without Cynthia's help. Her generosity and genuine devotion to Leo's well being is so precious to us. Her day to day program is very important to Leo's development. I've been seeing improvements in talking, walking and eating…

lauren camphyn · 5/5 on Google · 5 years ago

Questions about Zarate, Cynthia Family Child Care

Is Zarate, Cynthia Family Child Care licensed?

Yes. Zarate, Cynthia Family Child Care holds an active Family Day Care Home licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 243909766), with a licensed capacity of 14 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

Has Zarate, Cynthia Family Child Care had any inspection violations?

California's public file shows 1 citation for Zarate, Cynthia Family Child Care, across 3 inspection visits. The state record linked above has each visit report.

What ages does Zarate, Cynthia Family Child Care take?

Zarate, Cynthia Family Child Care is licensed to serve infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.

How much does Zarate, Cynthia Family Child Care cost?

Zarate, Cynthia Family Child Care does not publish tuition. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.

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