BUHACH PRESCHOOL - MERCED

3190 COLLINS DR, Merced, CA 95348LICENSED
D

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

11 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

February 12, 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 - MERCED
License number
Not listed
Location
3190 COLLINS DR, Merced, CA 95348
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
D (Below Average), score 60.0/100
Inspection record
11 inspections, last inspected February 12, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

D
Below Average60.0 / 100
Health100/100
Safety100/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance0/100

19

Total Violations

Feb 12, 2026

Last Inspection

45

Capacity

Complaint History

3 complaint investigations on record.

1

Substantiated

0

Inconclusive

4

Unsubstantiated

Jan 2, 2024
1 unsubstantiated
Oct 3, 2022
1 substantiated1 unsubstantiated1 citation
Sep 22, 2022
2 unsubstantiated

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (19)

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101174(d)ComplaintFeb 12, 2026

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101174(d)ComplaintFeb 12, 2026

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

CRITICALSTAFFING101223(a)(3)Type AComplaintFeb 12, 2026

(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 pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature including but not limited to: interference with functions of daily living including eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101216.3(a)Type AComplaintFeb 12, 2026

(a) There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance, except as specified in (b) and (c) below.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101174(d)Type BComplaintFeb 12, 2026

(d) Disaster drills shall be conducted at least every six months.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101174(d)Type BComplaintFeb 12, 2026

(d) Disaster drills shall be conducted at least every six months.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238.3(b)Type BComplaintFeb 12, 2026

(b) The floors of all rooms shall have a surface that is safe and clean.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101174(d)Type BComplaintFeb 12, 2026

(d) Disaster drills shall be conducted at least every six months.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101174(d)Type BComplaintFeb 12, 2026

(d) Disaster drills shall be conducted at least every six months.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238.3(b)Type BComplaintFeb 12, 2026

(b) The floors of all rooms shall have a surface that is safe and clean.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101216.3(a)Type AComplaintFeb 12, 2026

(a) There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance, except as specified in (b) and (c) below.

CRITICALSTAFFING101223(a)(3)Type AComplaintFeb 12, 2026

(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 pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature including but not limited to: interference with functions of daily living including eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101216.3(a)ComplaintFeb 12, 2026

Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights

CRITICALSTAFFING101223(a)(3)ComplaintFeb 12, 2026

Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238.3(b)ComplaintFeb 12, 2026

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type BDec 30, 2025

(g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Dec 30, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type BDec 30, 2025

(g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintOct 3, 2022

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is BUHACH PRESCHOOL - MERCED's safety grade?

BUHACH PRESCHOOL - MERCED has a safety grade of D (Below Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 60.0 out of 100.

How many violations does BUHACH PRESCHOOL - MERCED have?

BUHACH PRESCHOOL - MERCED has 19 total violations on record, including 6 critical, 13 serious, and 0 minor.

When was BUHACH PRESCHOOL - MERCED last inspected?

BUHACH PRESCHOOL - MERCED was last inspected on February 12, 2026.

Has BUHACH PRESCHOOL - MERCED had any complaints?

BUHACH PRESCHOOL - MERCED has 3 complaint investigations on record, with 1 substantiated allegation, 0 inconclusive, and 4 unsubstantiated.

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