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Our Lady of Mercy Preschool

1400 East 27th Street, Merced, CA 953403.7· 3 reviews
licensed capacity
87
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$245
year first licensed
1977
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About Our Lady of Mercy Preschool

Our Lady of Mercy Preschool is a licensed child care center in Merced, California. The state has licensed it since November 22, 1977, for up to 87 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 6 visits since Mar 2022, with 0 Type A and 3 Type B citations.

Faith-based
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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
87 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 2:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

ApproachFaith-based (St. Patrick's Parish, Diocese of Fresno)
MoreFounded 1927
Licensed capacity87 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Our Lady of Mercy Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Merced County has a median price of $245 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Merced County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$245
Home daycare$231

Toddler

Center$199
Home daycare$202

Preschool

Center$165
Home daycare$191

School age

Center$75
Home daycare$182

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Our Lady of Mercy Preschool

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 6 visits to Our Lady of Mercy Preschool since Mar 2022. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 3 Type B citations across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
87 children
First licensed
1977
License number
#240402103
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Summary

6 visits since Mar 2022 · Last visit Apr 7, 2025

Type A citations 0 · Type B citations 3, as the state counts them

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  1. Apr 7, 2025Inspection
  2. Jan 30, 2024Inspection
  3. Apr 6, 2023Visit
  4. Apr 6, 2023Visit
  5. Mar 3, 2023Inspection
  6. Mar 8, 2022Inspection

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division publishes how many Type A and Type B citations each visit produced, not the rule text. The state defines Type A as a violation that is an immediate risk to children's health, safety or personal rights, and Type B as one that could become an immediate risk if not corrected.

Copied from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Jan 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Our Lady of Mercy Preschool

Is Our Lady of Mercy Preschool licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed November 22, 1977.

Does Our Lady of Mercy Preschool have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 6 visits to Our Lady of Mercy Preschool since Mar 2022. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 3 Type B citations across those visits.

How many children can Our Lady of Mercy Preschool care for?

87, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Our Lady of Mercy Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Our Lady of Mercy Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (209) 722-6657 to ask.

What is Our Lady of Mercy Preschool's phone number?

(209) 722-6657.

Where is Our Lady of Mercy Preschool?

1400 East 27th Street, Merced, CA 95340. The nearest other daycare we list is Ada Givens Preschool, 0.2 miles away.

Sources: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).