Best Daycares in Turlock, California

Top 15 daycares ranked by our composite safety grade, based on state inspection data.

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ENOS, SHERRI FAMILY CHILD CARE

TURLOCK, CA 95382

Score: 100.0No violationsCapacity: 14
Health: 100Safety: 100Staffing: 100Compliance: 100
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CLEMANS, MARIVIC FAMILY CHILD CARE

TURLOCK, CA 95382

Score: 100.0No violationsCapacity: 14
Health: 100Safety: 100Staffing: 100Compliance: 100
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EARLY EDUCATION PROGRAMS AT OSBORN

201 N SODERQUIST

Score: 100.0No violationsCapacity: 41
Health: 100Safety: 100Staffing: 100Compliance: 100
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CUNNINGHAM HEAD START/ TURLOCK JOINT ELEMENTARY

324 W. LINWOOD

Score: 100.0No violationsCapacity: 30
Health: 100Safety: 100Staffing: 100Compliance: 100
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MORENO, MARLENE FAMILY CHILD CARE

TURLOCK, CA 95380

Score: 100.0No violationsCapacity: 14
Health: 100Safety: 100Staffing: 100Compliance: 100
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KEYES HEAD START

4621 NUNES ROAD

Score: 100.0No violationsCapacity: 40
Health: 100Safety: 100Staffing: 100Compliance: 100
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ORNELAS, BRIANNA FAMILY CHILD CARE

TURLOCK, CA 95380

Score: 100.0No violationsCapacity: 14
Health: 100Safety: 100Staffing: 100Compliance: 100
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FLORES, YOLANDA FAMILY CHILD CARE

TURLOCK, CA 95380

Score: 100.0No violationsCapacity: 14
Health: 100Safety: 100Staffing: 100Compliance: 100
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FUENTES-SANCHEZ, CELIA FAMILY CHILD CARE

TURLOCK, CA 95380

Score: 100.0No violationsCapacity: 14
Health: 100Safety: 100Staffing: 100Compliance: 100
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EARLY EDUCATION PROGRAMS AT CROWELL

118 NORTH AVE

Score: 100.0No violationsCapacity: 41
Health: 100Safety: 100Staffing: 100Compliance: 100
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LORENZO-CASTIGLIONE, JOSEPHINE FAMILY CHILD CARE

TURLOCK, CA 95380

Score: 100.0No violationsCapacity: 14
Health: 100Safety: 100Staffing: 100Compliance: 100
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CORNERSTONE CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL MONTEVISTA CAMPUS

700 E MONTE VISTA AVE

Score: 100.0No violationsCapacity: 33
Health: 100Safety: 100Staffing: 100Compliance: 100
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CORNERSTONE CHRISTIAN PS- MONTE VISTA CAMPUS

700 E MONTE VISTA

Score: 100.0No violationsCapacity: 48
Health: 100Safety: 100Staffing: 100Compliance: 100
14
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NAZARPOUR, VIEALET FAMILY CHILD CARE

TURLOCK, CA 95382

Score: 100.0No violationsCapacity: 14
Health: 100Safety: 100Staffing: 100Compliance: 100
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EARLY EDUCATION PROGRAMS AT MEDEIROS

651 W. SPRINGER AVENUE

Score: 100.0No violationsCapacity: 48
Health: 100Safety: 100Staffing: 100Compliance: 100
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Why these daycares rank at the top in Turlock

This list highlights the highest-scoring daycares we currently track in Turlock. Rankings are based on the same inspection-driven methodology used across California, so you can compare providers on safety rather than marketing language alone.

83%

A or B safety grades

36

Center-based providers

5

Accredited or Head Start providers

$1,067/mo

Infant center cost in STANISLAUS

Market Notes

The current top-scoring provider in this city is CUNNINGHAM HEAD START/ TURLOCK JOINT ELEMENTARY with a A grade and a 100.0 score.

Common provider types in Turlock include FAMILY DAY CARE HOME, DAY CARE CENTER, INFANT CENTER.

The average provider in this market has 1.9 recorded violations, while 41 providers currently show none in the data we track.

Local cost and care context

STANISLAUS accounts for the largest share of providers we track in Turlock, so its pricing is the best local benchmark on this page.

Infant Center

$1,067/mo

Preschool Center

$778/mo

Toddler Home Daycare

$598/mo

California regulation snapshot

Inspection frequency

At least once every five years for centers with a clean compliance record. Random and unannounced visits occur throughout the licensing period. Complaint-driven inspections happen at any time.

Background checks

All staff, volunteers, and household members age 18 and older must clear a criminal background check through the California Department of Justice and the FBI. This includes fingerprint-based Live Scan checks. Subsequent arrest notifications are monitored continuously.

Parent rights

Parents have the right to visit their child's facility unannounced during operating hours. Licensing inspection reports and substantiated complaint records are public and available through the CCLD website.

How to use this page

This ranking is driven by composite grade score, with stronger performers rising above facilities with more or more severe violations.

A spot on this page does not replace touring the provider, asking about staffing, and checking fit for your child.

If two providers look close, compare their full inspection timeline and violation mix before deciding.

Read the full scoring methodology

Frequently asked questions about daycare in Turlock

How does a daycare make the best-of list in Turlock?

Providers on this page rise to the top because they have stronger composite safety scores than other daycares in Turlock. The score is based on official inspection history, with severe and repeated violations weighing more heavily than isolated minor findings.

Why might a daycare in Turlock not appear on this page?

This page only features the strongest-scoring providers we currently track. Some facilities may rank lower because of weaker inspection history, while others may not have enough data yet to surface near the top. ENOS, SHERRI FAMILY CHILD CARE currently sets the pace for this market.

Should I choose a daycare from this list without touring it first?

No. Use this page as your shortlist, not your final answer. Tour the provider, ask about staffing stability, confirm hours and availability, and compare what you see on-site against Parents have the right to visit their child's facility unannounced during operating hours. Licensing inspection reports and substantiated complaint records are public and available through the CCLD website..