Before/After School School Age (5+) 29 children

San Francisco Playhouse Academy #272

7435 Valley Rd, Merced, CA 95348

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29
Capacity
3 years - 5 years
Age range
1:4
State infant ratio
$1,800/mo
California avg infant
License in good standing

License is active in state records at indexing time. Confirm current status directly with the state regulator before enrolling.

About San Francisco Playhouse Academy #272

San Francisco Playhouse Academy #272 is a before/after school located in Merced, California (95348). Licensing and inspection records are maintained by the California Department of Social Services — Community Care Licensing Division. Licensed capacity is 29 children.

Cost & subsidies in California

Statewide averages: $1,800/month infant, $1,240/month preschool. Most California families qualify for assistance through CalWORKs Child Care + APP (Alternative Payment Program) (intake: (916) 651-6195).

Federal options stack on top: Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit (20-35% of up to $6,000), and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 cap). Verify which assistance programs this provider accepts directly with the center.

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Before you enroll

A few quick checks every parent should do before signing a child-care contract — applies to San Francisco Playhouse Academy #272 and any other licensed provider:

  • Verify the license is current in the state database (link above) — not expired or under restriction.
  • Tour during operating hours. Observe child-staff interactions in your child's age room.
  • Ask the actual ratio in that room (not center-wide average).
  • Ask about staff turnover in the last 12 months. Under 30% is healthy.
  • Read the parent handbook and contract before signing. Pay attention to illness policy, late-pickup fees, holiday closures, withdrawal terms.
  • Confirm which subsidies and FSA/CDCTC documentation the provider supports.
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Frequently asked questions about San Francisco Playhouse Academy #272

Is San Francisco Playhouse Academy #272 licensed?
Yes — San Francisco Playhouse Academy #272 holds a current California child-care license in our records (status: Active), sourced from California Department of Social Services — Community Care Licensing Division. Always confirm current status before enrolling.
What ages does San Francisco Playhouse Academy #272 accept?
San Francisco Playhouse Academy #272 serves 3 years - 5 years. Confirm current openings for your child's age group by contacting the center directly — infant spots in particular fill fastest.
How much does San Francisco Playhouse Academy #272 cost?
Centers don't always publish rates publicly. As a benchmark, California averages about $1800/month for infants and $1240/month for preschool. Contact San Francisco Playhouse Academy #272 for current tuition, and check whether you qualify for subsidies that reduce the cost.
How many children can San Francisco Playhouse Academy #272 enroll?
San Francisco Playhouse Academy #272 has a licensed capacity of 29 children. Licensed capacity is the maximum allowed by the state — actual openings vary by age room and current enrollment.

Verify & learn more

Data and guidance on this page draw on official government and nonprofit sources.

.gov secure.dss.ca.gov
California Department of Social Services — Community Care Licensing Division — license search
Verify a provider directly
.gov childcare.gov
Office of Child Care — childcare.gov
Federal subsidy & CCDF program info
.gov www.acf.hhs.gov
HHS Administration for Children & Families
Child Care & Development Fund oversight
.gov eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov
Head Start Center Locator (HHS)
Free programs for income-eligible families
www.childcareaware.org
ChildCare Aware of America
Annual cost reports & state data
childcaredeserts.org
Child Care Deserts (Center for American Progress)
Local supply-vs-demand research by county

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