BUHACH PRESCHOOL

760 LOUGHBOROUGH DR, Merced, CA 95348LICENSED
C

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

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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

C
Average70.5 / 100
Health100/100
Safety100/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance70/100

20

Total Violations

Feb 18, 2026

Last Inspection

118

Capacity

Complaint History

3 complaint investigations on record.

2

Substantiated

0

Inconclusive

3

Unsubstantiated

Feb 18, 2026
1 unsubstantiated
Aug 25, 2025
1 substantiated2 unsubstantiated1 citation
Jun 5, 2025
1 substantiated1 citation

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (20)

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(a)ComplaintFeb 6, 2026

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238.2(d)(2)ComplaintFeb 6, 2026

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238.2(d)(2)Type BComplaintFeb 6, 2026

(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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(a)Type BComplaintFeb 6, 2026

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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(3)Type BComplaintFeb 6, 2026

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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101239(n)Type BComplaintFeb 6, 2026

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(3)Type BComplaintFeb 6, 2026

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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(a)Type BComplaintFeb 6, 2026

(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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238.2(d)(2)Type BComplaintFeb 6, 2026

(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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101239(n)Type BComplaintFeb 6, 2026

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(3)ComplaintFeb 6, 2026

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101239(n)ComplaintFeb 6, 2026

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1)ComplaintOct 15, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(3)ComplaintOct 15, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(3)Type BComplaintOct 15, 2025

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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type BComplaintOct 15, 2025

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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(3)Type BComplaintOct 15, 2025

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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type BComplaintOct 15, 2025

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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintAug 25, 2025

Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintJun 5, 2025

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.

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