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Shaffer Preschool

License 243808553Child Care CenterAtwater, CA
2 citations on record

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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) 357-6145
Address
1434 California Street
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

2 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

2023

  • 101212(d)(1)(E)Type B

    REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

    Based on record review, LPA observed four children were reported absent on sign-in and sign-out. Per staff, three children reported absent due to cold and one child absent due to fever. Based on record review and interview, facility representative did not report a possible epidemic outbreak to Community Care Licensing (CCL) as required. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of children in care.

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Inspection record

4 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2025-09-15.

4 routine inspections.

2 citations across the record on file

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FAQ

Common questions about this facility

Is Shaffer Preschool licensed in California?

Yes, Shaffer Preschool is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2009.

How many citations does Shaffer Preschool have?

Shaffer Preschool has 2 citations on record: 2 Type B citations. It has received 4 visits (4 inspections).

When was Shaffer Preschool last inspected?

Shaffer Preschool was last inspected on September 15, 2025 (about 8 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.

What type of childcare is Shaffer Preschool?

Shaffer 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 Atwater, Merced County, California.

How does Shaffer Preschool compare to other daycares in Merced County?

Shaffer Preschool has 2 citations. The county average is 2.0 citations per facility. There are 285 licensed childcare facilities in Merced County.

Does Shaffer Preschool have any serious violations?

Shaffer Preschool has no Type A (serious) citations. All 2 citations on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.

What ages does Shaffer Preschool serve?

Shaffer Preschool serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 24 children.

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