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Pennington's Little Friends

License 243808610Child Care CenterLos Banos, CA
1 citation on record

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About this facility

Operating details and county context

Operating details

Capacity
30 children
Age range
2 years to 5 years
Phone
(209) 826-2818
Address
515 Stonewood Drive
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

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.During the outdoor inspection, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) observed that a section of the wrought iron fence surrounding the playground was broken, leaving a large gap/opening in the fence.

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Inspection record

9 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2026-02-09.

5 routine inspections, 2 complaint visits. 1 complaint on record.

1 citation across the record on file

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FAQ

Common questions about this facility

Is Pennington's Little Friends licensed in California?

Yes, Pennington's Little Friends is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2010.

How many citations does Pennington's Little Friends have?

Pennington's Little Friends has 1 citation on record: 1 Type B citation. It has received 9 visits (5 inspections, 2 complaint visits, 2 other visits).

When was Pennington's Little Friends last inspected?

Pennington's Little Friends was last inspected on February 9, 2026 (about 5 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.

What type of childcare is Pennington's Little Friends?

Pennington's Little Friends 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 30 children. It is located in Los Banos, Merced County, California.

How does Pennington's Little Friends compare to other daycares in Merced County?

Pennington's Little Friends 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 Pennington's Little Friends have any serious violations?

Pennington's Little Friends has no Type A (serious) citations. All 1 citation on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.

Has Pennington's Little Friends had any complaint inspections?

Pennington's Little Friends has received 2 complaint-triggered inspections. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.

What ages does Pennington's Little Friends serve?

Pennington's Little Friends serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 30 children.

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