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Bear Country Preschool & Day Care

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Ages
Ages 2–5
Teacher ratio
1:12 (CA min)

2115 Wardrobe Ave, Merced, CA 95341

Visit website ↗(209) 722-2327Directions ↗Licensed for 75
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
4
1 serious (Type A)
Complaint visits
5
Last visit
8/21/2025
Total visits
10

Citations are part of routine licensing oversight and range from minor (Type B) to serious (Type A). A citation alone doesn't mean a program is unsafe — read the full reports for context.

Source: California Dept. of Social Services, Community Care Licensing (updated 2025-09-29). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

Bear Country Preschool & Day Care is a family-owned early learning center in Merced, CA serving children since 1987 with play-based curriculum and social-emotional focus. The center offers music, art, field trips, and community events to support children's development toward kindergarten readiness.

Philosophy
Learning rooted in joy, connection, and developmentally rich experiences; play-based curriculum with focus on social-emotional growth in a warm, community-centered environment.
Ages served
2-5 years (Preschool); 6-12 years (After School Care and Summer Camp)
Outdoor
Garden for growing vegetables; secure fenced yard; field trips to pumpkin patch, fire station, and Applegate Zoo

Programs

  • •Preschool
  • •After School Care
  • •Summer Camp
  • •Music and Art activities
  • •Garden activities

Highlights

  • ✓Family-owned for 40 years with CPR-certified staff
  • ✓Play-based curriculum with social-emotional focus
  • ✓Field trips and community events including holiday traditions
  • ✓Security cameras and nightly professional sanitization

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Summarized by AI from the preschool's own website (Jun 23, 2026). Not written or verified by PreschoolWise — confirm details directly with the program.

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