Recognition of Excellence · Merced, CA · 2026

Buhach Preschool

3190 Collins Dr, Merced, CA 95348
🏆 Ranked #8 in Merced · 4.9 / 10 overall
Awards Earned
Top 10 in Merced
Top 10 in Merced
Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Merced. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
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Buhach Preschool is a CCLD-licensed school-age day care center (license #243808935) in east Merced with a capacity of 45 children. However, the facility carries a Grade D (Below Average) rating from DaycareCheck based on state inspection data, with 19 documented violations including 6 critical and 13 serious infractions. No public reviews, website, or detailed program information is available to prospective families. The primary focus on school-age children, combined with the significant inspection citation history, makes this center a lower-confidence option compared to other Merced providers.

Safety4.0
Curriculum5.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care5.0
Kindergarten readiness5.0
Teacher quality5.0
Compassion5.0
Management5.0
Culture5.0
Extracurriculars5.0
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