BUHACH PRESCHOOL
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
12 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: LICENSED
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
February 18, 2026
Provenance
California licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring
Quick Facts
These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.
Updated April 3, 2026
- Provider
- BUHACH PRESCHOOL
- License number
- Not listed
- Location
- 760 LOUGHBOROUGH DR, Merced, CA 95348
- Status
- LICENSED
- Safety grade
- C (Average), score 70.5/100
- Inspection record
- 12 inspections, last inspected February 18, 2026
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
20
Total Violations
Feb 18, 2026
Last Inspection
118
Capacity
Complaint History
3 complaint investigations on record.
2
Substantiated
0
Inconclusive
3
Unsubstantiated
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (20)
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
(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, and dry grasses that pose a fire hazard.
Based on review of video footage, Staff #1 was violating Child #1's personal rights by forcing the child to lay on the cot during nap time.
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.
NARRATIVE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32Records: All individuals subject to criminal record review have a clearance. LPA reviewed 10 children’s files and 6 staff files. LPA evaluated transcripts and signed the Evaluation of Teacher Qualifications (LIC 9095) form for one staff member. LPA reviewed the facility roster & personnel report. At least one opening/closing staff member has a current Pediatric CPR/First-Aid Certification. Mandated Reporter certificates were reviewed. Director was reminded of their responsibility to renew CPR/First Aid and Mandated Reporter certificates every two years. Sign in and out procedure was observed and documents reviewed. Emergency Drills are recorded and performed at least every six months. Per facility representative, there are no firearms on the premises. Documents required to be posted in a prominent area were reviewed. Observations: At 11:40am, LPA Uribe accompanied the director to escort two children from the day care to the neighboring elementary school. The elementary school is located two properties over from the facility and is a short walk's distance. LPA Uribe observed the procedure of dropping off the afternoon TK class students and the pick up of the morning TK class students as performed each day by facility staff. LPA Uribe, the director, and the child picked up from the elementary school arrived back at the facility around 11:55am. Children who attend school at the elementary school (TK or Kindergarten) will be picked up from or dropped off at their classrooms by facility staff at the child care center. LPA Uribe observed that the facility staff who escort the children to and from the school maintained visual supervision of the children at all times while walking them to, from, and on campus of the elementary school. LPA Uribe observed the staff member walk the children onto campus and to the door of their classroom and ensured t
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.
(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 visitors.
(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, and dry grasses that pose a fire hazard.
NARRATIVE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32Records: All individuals subject to criminal record review have a clearance. LPA reviewed 10 children’s files and 6 staff files. LPA evaluated transcripts and signed the Evaluation of Teacher Qualifications (LIC 9095) form for one staff member. LPA reviewed the facility roster & personnel report. At least one opening/closing staff member has a current Pediatric CPR/First-Aid Certification. Mandated Reporter certificates were reviewed. Director was reminded of their responsibility to renew CPR/First Aid and Mandated Reporter certificates every two years. Sign in and out procedure was observed and documents reviewed. Emergency Drills are recorded and performed at least every six months. Per facility representative, there are no firearms on the premises. Documents required to be posted in a prominent area were reviewed. Observations: At 11:40am, LPA Uribe accompanied the director to escort two children from the day care to the neighboring elementary school. The elementary school is located two properties over from the facility and is a short walk's distance. LPA Uribe observed the procedure of dropping off the afternoon TK class students and the pick up of the morning TK class students as performed each day by facility staff. LPA Uribe, the director, and the child picked up from the elementary school arrived back at the facility around 11:55am. Children who attend school at the elementary school (TK or Kindergarten) will be picked up from or dropped off at their classrooms by facility staff at the child care center. LPA Uribe observed that the facility staff who escort the children to and from the school maintained visual supervision of the children at all times while walking them to, from, and on campus of the elementary school. LPA Uribe observed the staff member walk the children onto campus and to the door of their classroom and ensured t
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
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.
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.
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.
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.
Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is BUHACH PRESCHOOL's safety grade?
BUHACH PRESCHOOL has a safety grade of C (Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 70.5 out of 100.
How many violations does BUHACH PRESCHOOL have?
BUHACH PRESCHOOL has 20 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 20 serious, and 0 minor.
When was BUHACH PRESCHOOL last inspected?
BUHACH PRESCHOOL was last inspected on February 18, 2026.
Has BUHACH PRESCHOOL had any complaints?
BUHACH PRESCHOOL has 3 complaint investigations on record, with 2 substantiated allegations, 0 inconclusive, and 3 unsubstantiated.