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Rivera Preschool

945 Buena Vista Dr, Merced, CA 953484.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
24
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$245
year first licensed
2016
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About Rivera Preschool

Rivera Preschool is a licensed child care center in Merced, California. The state has licensed it since August 12, 2016, for up to 24 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 3 visits since Aug 2023, with 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation.

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Type
Child care center
Ages
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Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
24 children

Hours

Hours

Monday8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

Licensed capacity24 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Rivera Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Merced County has a median price of $245 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Merced County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$245
Home daycare$231

Toddler

Center$199
Home daycare$202

Preschool

Center$165
Home daycare$191

School age

Center$75
Home daycare$182

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Rivera Preschool

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 3 visits to Rivera Preschool since Aug 2023. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
24 children
First licensed
2016
License number
#243808975
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Summary

3 visits since Aug 2023 · Last visit Aug 26, 2025

Type A citations 0 · Type B citations 1, as the state counts them

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Aug 26, 2025Inspection
  2. Oct 22, 2024Inspection
  3. Aug 31, 2023Inspection

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division publishes how many Type A and Type B citations each visit produced, not the rule text. The state defines Type A as a violation that is an immediate risk to children's health, safety or personal rights, and Type B as one that could become an immediate risk if not corrected.

Copied from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Jan 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Rivera Preschool

Is Rivera Preschool licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed August 12, 2016.

Does Rivera Preschool have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 3 visits to Rivera Preschool since Aug 2023. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation across those visits.

How many children can Rivera Preschool care for?

24, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Rivera Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Rivera Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (209) 385-6619 to ask.

What is Rivera Preschool's phone number?

(209) 385-6619.

Where is Rivera Preschool?

945 Buena Vista Dr, Merced, CA 95348. The nearest other daycare we list is Buhach Preschool, 0.3 miles away.

Sources: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).