Nishimoto State Preschool
Nishimoto State Preschool is a licensed child care center in Madera, CA, licensed for up to 24 children and serving preschool-age children. It has held its California license since 2022. Since February 2021, state licensing staff have inspected it 2 times. The state issued 2 citations, 0 of them Type A (the most serious). None came in the last 12 months. Measured by weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #33 of 41 centers in Madera and has more citations per inspection than 60% of California licensed centers.
Inspection record
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Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that LPA observed, fading paint on the hanging bar, a blocked-off area (by a wood panel) on the play equipment that is in disrepair, missing hand and foot holds from the climbing equipment. LPA observed a large gap on the ground near a building adjacent to the playground, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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. LPA and LPM observed multiple holes on the cushioning pad at the play structure area. LPA and LPM observed chipped paint on the stair area on the play structure and fading paint on the hanging bar. LPA and LPM observed cracked covering on the climbing chain. Head Custodian stated a work order has been made for a replacement of the cushioning pad but facility is still in the process of approving a bid by a contractor.
About this center
Common questions
Does Nishimoto State Preschool take infants?
Not under this license, which covers preschool-age children.
Has Nishimoto State Preschool had any serious violations?
No Type A citations since 2021. It has 2 Type B citations, listed above.
How does Nishimoto State Preschool compare with other daycares in Madera?
It is tied for #33 of 41 centers in Madera by weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 60% of California licensed centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Nishimoto State Preschool last inspected?
Aug 19, 2025. The state issued at least one citation during that visit.
How much does Nishimoto State Preschool cost?
California does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Nishimoto State Preschool for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-time price at licensed centers in Madera County, which includes Madera, was $823 a month for preschoolers (about $1,040 today) in the state’s 2021 Regional Market Rate Survey.
Who runs Nishimoto State Preschool?
The licensee is Madera U.s.d., and the administrator listed with the state is Erik Falke.
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Citations are quoted from California Department of Social Services inspection and complaint reports. Type A citations are the state’s most serious category (an immediate risk to children’s health, safety or personal rights); Type B citations are a potential risk. A citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall. Complaint allegations appear here only when the state substantiated them.
To read the full state reports, search facility number 203810226 on the California Care Facility Search. Data refreshed Oct 3, 2026.
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