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Peterson Preschool
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 24 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (209) 385-6700
- Address
- 848 E Donna Dr
- 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
1 citation 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.
- 101238.2(d)(2)Type B
OUTDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE
Outdoor Activity Space. (d) The surface of the outdoor activity space shall be maintained: (2) Free of hazards. This requirement was not met as evidenced by LPA observation of weeds in the outdoor play area. This is a potential risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care.
Inspection record
3 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2026-02-10.
3 routine inspections.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
1 citation across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Merced
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Peterson Preschool licensed in California?
Yes, Peterson Preschool is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2006.
How many citations does Peterson Preschool have?
Peterson Preschool has 1 citation on record: 1 Type B citation. It has received 3 visits (3 inspections).
When was Peterson Preschool last inspected?
Peterson Preschool was last inspected on February 10, 2026 (about 8 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Peterson Preschool?
Peterson 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 24 children. It is located in Merced, Merced County, California.
How does Peterson Preschool compare to other daycares in Merced County?
Peterson Preschool has 1 citations, which is below the county average of 1.4 citations per facility. There are 259 licensed childcare facilities in Merced County.
Does Peterson Preschool have any serious violations?
Peterson Preschool has no Type A (serious) citations. All 1 citation on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.
What ages does Peterson Preschool serve?
Peterson Preschool serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 24 children.
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