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Childery

Buhach Preschool

760 LOUGHBOROUGH DR, MERCED, CA 95348Childery Rating: 4/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    4 / 5
  • Process Quality
    Not Available
  • Structural Quality
    4 / 5

Why this rating

This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects a 100% violation rate, no complaints on record, and a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes California's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. California caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:12. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Annual training isn't required by the state. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.

Quality Recognitions & Accreditations

Accreditations
  • National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
  • National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
  • National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
  • National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited

Facility Info

Facility type
Child Care Center
Age groups served
Not Available
Licensed capacity
98
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:4Not Regulated
Toddlers1:612
Preschool1:12Not Regulated

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

3 Inspection Visits Since 2022 · 4 Findings
Most recent: Feb 6, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
4 Important

Across 3 inspections since 2022, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (3) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.

See All 3 Inspection Visits
  1. Feb 6, 20261 Finding1 Important
    • 01223 Personal Rights (A) The Licensee Shall Ensure That Each Child Is Accorded the Following Personal Rights: (3) To Be Free From Corporal or Unusual Punishment, Infliction Of…CCR 101223(a)(3)

      (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment. Kari McWilliams NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Erica Pacheco NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/06/2026 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/06/2026 LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04) Page: 3 of 3

  2. Feb 27, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies (N) Furniture and Equipment Shall Be Maintained in Good Condition, Free of Sharp, Loose or Pointed Parts. This Requirement Is Not Met…CCR 101239(n)

      During inspection, LPA observed two small blue couches in room P3 that have several stains on them. LPA also observed two small brown couches in the Pre-K room where the upholstry is ripping on the arm rests. This prevents the furniture from being sanitary. The licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 03/12/2024

  3. Mar 22, 20222 Findings2 Important
    • Outdoor Activity Space (D) The Surface of the Outdoor Activity Space Shall Be Maintained: (2) Free of Hazards Including, but Not Limited To, Holes, Broken Glass and Other Debris,…CCR 101238.2(d)(2)

      Based on LPAs observation. During inspection of the outdoor play area, LPAs observed an electrical outlet that was broken. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care. POC Due Date: 04/05/2022

    • Buildings and Grounds (A) The Child Care Center Shall Be Clean, Safe, Sanitary and in Good Repair at All Times to Ensure the Safety and Well-being of Children, Employees And…CCR 101238(a)

      Based on LPAs observation. In the Pre-K Classroom LPAs observed a children's play rug that was stained. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care. POC Due Date: 04/05/2022

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