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Bear Country Preschool & Day Care
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 75 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (209) 722-2327
- Address
- 2115 Wardrobe Ave
- Licensed since
Merced County context
259*CCLD
Total facilities
1.4*CCLD
Avg citations
5.0*CCLD
Avg visits
0.3*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
4 citations on record
Every regulation cited on a CCLD inspection of this facility, sourced from the public record. Each row links to the visit’s inspector narrative.
What does Type A vs Type B mean?
Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.
Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.
2025
- 101238(a)(1)Type B
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 visitors. (1) The licensee shall take measures to keep the center free of flies, other insects, and rodents.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and observations the facility has had an issue with rodents. facility is activily working in resolving the issue. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children.
2024
- 101223(a)(1)Type A
PERSONAL RIGHTS
Personal Rights (a)The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (1) To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons. Based on interview with Director it revealed that Teacher 1 mishandled Child 1 in a rough manner This poses an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights to children in care.
2022
- 101212(d)(1)(C)Type B
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
101212(d)(1)(C) Reporting Requirements: (d) Upon the occurrence... a report shall be made to the Department by telephone or fax within the Department's next working day... In addition, a written report... shall be submitted... within seven days.... (1) Events reported shall include... This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, Director failed to report (C) unusual incidents or child absence that threatens the physical or emotional health or safety of any child, as described in LIC 9099; Director had not submitted the written report to the Department regarding an unusual incident with a child in care on 07/08/2022. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.
2021
- 1596.8662(b)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
On or before March 30, 2018, a person who…is a licensed child care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training…and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years. During today’s inspection LPA observed the files of Staff #1 and Staff #2 that did not show a current AB1207 Child Care Providers Mandated Reporter certification. Staff #1 and Staff #2 have a current Mandated Reporter General Training certificate. This is a potential risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care.
Inspection record
10 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2026-08-13.
1 routine inspection, 5 complaint visits. 3 complaints on record, 2 of 3 substantiated.
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
4 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Merced
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Bear Country Preschool & Day Care licensed in California?
Yes, Bear Country Preschool & Day Care is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 1993.
How many citations does Bear Country Preschool & Day Care have?
Bear Country Preschool & Day Care has 4 citations on record: 1 Type A (more serious) and 3 Type B citations. It has received 10 visits (1 inspection, 5 complaint visits, 4 other visits).
When was Bear Country Preschool & Day Care last inspected?
Bear Country Preschool & Day Care was last inspected on August 13, 2026 (5 weeks ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Bear Country Preschool & Day Care?
Bear Country Preschool & Day Care is a Child Care Center (CCC), which is a facility-based program typically serving larger groups of children with multiple staff members with a licensed capacity of 75 children. It is located in Merced, Merced County, California.
How does Bear Country Preschool & Day Care compare to other daycares in Merced County?
Bear Country Preschool & Day Care has 4 citations. The county average is 1.4 citations per facility. There are 259 licensed childcare facilities in Merced County.
Does Bear Country Preschool & Day Care have any serious violations?
Bear Country Preschool & Day Care has 1 Type A citation on record. Type A citations indicate conditions that pose an immediate health or safety risk to children. Review the inspection timeline above for details on each citation.
Has Bear Country Preschool & Day Care had any complaint inspections?
Bear Country Preschool & Day Care has received 5 complaint-triggered inspections. 2 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Bear Country Preschool & Day Care serve?
Bear Country Preschool & Day Care serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 75 children.
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