Our Lady of Miracles Preschool
Our Lady of Miracles Preschool is a licensed child care center in Gustine, CA, licensed for up to 48 children and serving preschool-age children. It has held its California license since 1994. Since February 2021, state licensing staff have inspected it 3 times and investigated 1 complaint, and it was substantiated. The state issued 9 citations, none of them Type A, most often for records & paperwork (3 of 9). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #95 of 98 centers in Merced County and has more citations per inspection than 88% of California licensed centers.
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that LPA observed that staff files for Staff#2, and Staff #3 were not complete with immunization, health records. and Manadated Reporter Trainings, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Staff #1 stated that cat feces have been an ongoing issue due to stray cats near the school. LPA’s observations, record review, and interviews confirmed that children have come into contact with cat feces on the playground, indicating that staff did not ensure healthful accommodations. This is a potential risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of children.
During the investigation, LPA observed the cement pathway to the playground was raised by tree roots and contained holes, posing a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care. This is a potential risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of children.
Based on observations stated in LIC809 report dated 2/10/2025, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that LPA observed in Classroom #7 toilet, light fixtures, ceiling tiles need repair and a baby gate for storage area. In Classroom #8 the ceiling tiles need repair, a doorknob spinner or latch for boiler, and baby gate for storage area. In playground, cushioning is needed, storge needs lock, and area next to storage inaccessible to children in care. All which is stated in LIC809 report, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that LPA observed that staff files for Staff#2, Staff #4, and Staff #5 were not complete, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. During today's inspection LPA observed Staff #4 supervising children. Staff #4 was fingerprint cleared, but licensee failed to transfer fingerprint clearance to this facility. Staff #4 has been working at facility since 2021 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Therefore a $100.00 civil penalty is assessed during the visit today. which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Director has not completed component II of the operations and record keeping orientation which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Based on observation and record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. During today's inspection LPA observed the facility utilizing a different play yard area that is not licensed by Community Care Licensing which poses 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. During today's inspection, LPA observed staff member on her phone while children were napping which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Complaint investigations
Staff does not ensure playground area is free of animal feces.
Staff does not ensure outdoor pavement is in good repair.
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About this center
Common questions
Does Our Lady of Miracles Preschool take infants?
Not under this license, which covers preschool-age children.
Has Our Lady of Miracles Preschool had any serious violations?
No Type A citations since 2021. It has 9 Type B citations, listed above.
Have there been complaints about Our Lady of Miracles Preschool?
California investigated 1 complaint since 2021 and substantiated 1. Allegations are shown only for substantiated complaints.
How does Our Lady of Miracles Preschool compare with other daycares in Merced County?
It is tied for #95 of 98 centers in Merced County by weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 88% of California licensed centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Our Lady of Miracles Preschool last inspected?
Aug 12, 2026. The state issued at least one citation during that visit.
How much does Our Lady of Miracles Preschool cost?
California does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Our Lady of Miracles Preschool for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-time price at licensed centers in Merced County, which includes Gustine, was $730 a month for preschoolers (about $920 today) in the state’s 2021 Regional Market Rate Survey.
Who runs Our Lady of Miracles Preschool?
The licensee is Diocese Of Fresno Education Corporation, and the administrator listed with the state is Joleen Gomes.
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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 240402889 on the California Care Facility Search. Data refreshed Oct 3, 2026.
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