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St. Anthony Preschool
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 45 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (209) 358-3341
- Address
- 1801 Winton Way
- Licensed since
Merced County context
285*CCLD
Total facilities
2.0*CCLD
Avg citations
5.3*CCLD
Avg visits
0.7*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
8 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
- 101216(g)(1)Type B
PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed that there was no proof that Staff #1 (S1), Staff #2 (S2), Staff #3 (S3), and Staff #5 (S5) had health screening (LIC 503) in file. This poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to children in care.
- 101217(a)(12)Type B
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed that there were no Tuberculosis test documents in Staff #1 (S1), Staff #2 (S2), Staff #3 (S3), and Staff #5 (S5) file. This posed a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to children in care.
- 1596.7995(a)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 1. General Provisions and Definitions
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cite above. LPA observed that there was no proof that Staff #1 (S1), Staff #2 (S2), Staff #3 (S3), and Staff #5 (S5) had been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Record review also indicated that Staff #4 had not been immunized against the influenza for (2024-2025). This posed a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to children in care.
- 1596.8662(b)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed that there were no proof that Staff #1 (S1), Staff #2 (S2), Staff #4 (S4), and Staff #5 (S5) completed the mandated reporter training (AB1207). This poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to children in care.
- 1596.871(c)(1)(A)Type A
Criminal Record Clearance Requirements - Initial Clearance
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Per record review, LPA observed that Staff #1 (Site Supervisor), Staff #3 (Teacher Aide), and Staff #4 (Secretary/Teacher Aide) did not have background clearance associate with this facility. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
2023
- 1596.871(c)(1)(A)Type B
Criminal Record Clearance Requirements - Initial Clearance
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Staff #3 (S3) background clearance was not associated with this facility which poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1597.16(a)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 3. Administration
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. The facility did not have record that its drinking water was tested for lead contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023, which poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2021
- 101238(a)Type B
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
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. This requirement was not met as evidenced by LPA observation. During inspection of the Blue Classroom LPA observed a rug on the classroom floor that had stains. This is a potential risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care.
Inspection record
4 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2025-08-20.
4 routine inspections.
- Inspection1 Type A · 4 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
8 citations across the record on file
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FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is St. Anthony Preschool licensed in California?
Yes, St. Anthony Preschool is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 1996.
How many citations does St. Anthony Preschool have?
St. Anthony Preschool has 8 citations on record: 1 Type A (more serious) and 7 Type B citations. It has received 4 visits (4 inspections).
When was St. Anthony Preschool last inspected?
St. Anthony Preschool was last inspected on August 20, 2025 (about 9 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is St. Anthony Preschool?
St. Anthony Preschool 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 45 children. It is located in Atwater, Merced County, California.
How does St. Anthony Preschool compare to other daycares in Merced County?
St. Anthony Preschool has 8 citations. The county average is 2.0 citations per facility. There are 285 licensed childcare facilities in Merced County.
Does St. Anthony Preschool have any serious violations?
St. Anthony Preschool 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.
What ages does St. Anthony Preschool serve?
St. Anthony Preschool serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 45 children.
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