Bear Country Preschool & Day Care
Licensed school-age child care center in Merced
Bear Country Preschool & Day Care is a licensed school-age child care center located in the 95341 zip code, Merced, California. This center-based child care provider operates under California Department of Social Services license #240405359 and has a licensed capacity of 25 children. Bear Country Preschool & Day Care has served the community for over 38 years, first licensed in 1988.
Parents researching this provider can review official inspection history, complaint investigations, facility scores, and licensing details directly on this page. All information is sourced from publicly available California Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) records and is updated regularly.
Licensed for up to 25 school-age children. School-age programs offer a structured environment for before- and after-school hours, combining homework support, recreational activities, and supervised care.
What do these numbers mean?
Inspections: Routine evaluations by CCLD to verify health and safety standards.
Complaint visits: On-site investigations of complaints filed against the facility.
Other visits: Follow-ups, technical assistance, or other regulatory contacts.
Type A citations: Serious violations posing immediate risk to children.
Type B citations: Less serious violations needing correction.
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The California Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) conducts regular inspections and investigates complaints for all licensed childcare facilities. Below is the complete compliance history.
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9 reportsLicense Information
- Facility Number
- 240405359
- License Status
- Licensed
- Capacity
- 25 children
- Licensee
- Wolf, Regina R.
- Facility Type
- School-Age Centers
- Ages Served
- 950 - CHILDREN
- License Effective Date
- Aug 10, 1993
- First Licensed
- Jun 3, 1988
- Last Visit
- Aug 21, 2025
What Is a School-Age Child Care Center?
School-age child care centers provide before- and after-school programs for children enrolled in kindergarten through age 13. In California, these licensed programs must maintain a 1:14 teacher-to-child ratio and meet safety and supervision standards set by the Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD).
Parents often choose this type of child care for:
- Before- and after-school care for ages 5–13
- Homework support and enrichment activities
- State-mandated teacher-to-child ratios (1:14)
- Safe, supervised environment during out-of-school hours
- Regular licensing inspections by CCLD
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