Updated Nov 6, 2026 · Data from state licensing records · Methodology
Madera, CA has 47 licensed child care centers and school-age programs with 1,824 licensed seats in Kinfield's index. 10 accept infants. 27 (57%) have no citations on record, and the typical program has 0.
What inspectors cite most in Madera
Largest programs with no citations on record
| Program | ZIP | Seats | Ages | Last inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mcsos Early Education Center-Part Day | 93637 | 96 | Preschool | 2025-01-16 |
| Kids Kare Madera | 93637 | 73 | Preschool | 2025-09-30 |
| Kids Kare Madera | 93637 | 72 | School age | 2025-09-30 |
| Eastin Arcola Migrant Head Start | 93637 | 67 | Preschool | 2025-06-27 |
| St. Joachim Preschool | 93637 | 48 | Preschool | 2025-02-27 |
| Washington State Preschool | 93638 | 48 | Preschool | 2026-10-09 |
| Harvest Christian Preschool | 93637 | 35 | Preschool | 2026-08-05 |
| Nancy Fuller Children's University, INC | 93636 | 30 | Preschool | 2025-12-08 |
| Nancy Fuller Children's University, INC | 93636 | 30 | School age | 2025-12-08 |
| Los Ninos Head Start Center | 93638 | 28 | Preschool | 2025-05-15 |
| Cottonwood Creek State Preschool | 93638 | 24 | Preschool | 2026-10-16 |
| Monroe State Preschool | 93638 | 24 | Preschool | 2025-08-21 |
No citations is a good sign, not a guarantee: newer programs have had fewer visits. Check the inspection dates.
Programs with the most citations
| Program | ZIP | Seats | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pixie Land | 93637 | 50 | 9 |
| Madera Child Development Center* | 93638 | 84 | 5 |
| La Vina State Preschool | 93637 | 15 | 3 |
| Pixie Land | 93637 | 22 | 3 |
| Pixie Land | 93637 | 47 | 3 |
| Madison State Preschool | 93637 | 24 | 2 |
| Mcsos Early Education Center | 93637 | 136 | 2 |
| Nishimoto State Preschool | 93638 | 24 | 2 |
| Alpha State Preschool | 93637 | 48 | 1 |
| East Side Center | 93638 | 40 | 1 |
Large programs are inspected more and can carry more citations. Open each record for dates and corrections.
Neighborhoods by ZIP code
How to check a Madera daycare
Search any program on Kinfield or the official California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) site. Our California guide explains what each finding means. Citation counts reflect how often inspectors visit and what each regulator records, so compare programs within the same state, not across states. A citation is a finding at one visit, not a rating. Check each program's page for dates and whether it was corrected.
Shortlisting programs? A Kinfield report pulls one program's full record, recent visits, what parents say and the questions to ask on your tour, reviewed by a person. $12, or 3 for $25.
Frequently asked questions
How many daycares are in Madera, CA?
Kinfield lists 47 licensed child care centers and school-age programs in Madera, CA, with 1,824 licensed seats. Home-based providers are counted separately.
How many Madera daycares take infants?
10 licensed programs in Madera, CA are licensed to care for infants.
What is the most common daycare citation in Madera?
"Mandated reporter (child abuse) training (Health and Safety Code §1596.8662(b)(1))", cited at 6 programs in Madera.