Best Daycares in Hilmar
Top 4 licensed childcare facilities ranked by compliance record, parent reviews, and capacity.
Typical tuition
Average monthly cost in Merced County
Median cost at licensed child care centers. Licensed family child care homes typically cost 20-30% less (infant care around $563/month).
Hilmar offers a growing number of licensed daycare providers with 4 licensed facilities, including 2 Child Care Centers and 1 Child Care - Infant Centers. We ranked the top 4 based on their official compliance record and parent reviews to help you find the best fit for your family.
Compliance in Hilmar, Merced County is solid, with 75% of our top-ranked providers maintaining a clean inspection record. Our top pick, Elim Head Start, holds an Excellent facility score.
When it comes to cost, licensed child care centers in Hilmar, Merced County charge a median of $960 per month for infant care and $748 for preschool. These are county-level estimates — individual facilities may vary. Family child care homes are typically more affordable, with infant care averaging around $918 per month.
Each facility listed below links to a detailed profile page where you can review inspection history, complaint records, capacity, and contact information. We update our rankings regularly as new licensing data becomes available.
Top 4 Daycares in Hilmar
Elim Head Start
ExcellentChild Care Center · Hilmar
Hilmar Christian Children's Center
ExcellentChild Care Center · Hilmar
Hilmar Christian Children's Center-infant Program
ExcellentChild Care - Infant Center · Hilmar
Hilmar Christian Children's Center
FairSchool Age Child Care Center · Hilmar