Is Bertha Valenzuela licensed in California?

Yes, Bertha Valenzuela is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2002.

How many citations does Bertha Valenzuela have?

Bertha Valenzuela has 6 citations on record: 6 Type B citations. It has received 3 inspection visits total.

When was Bertha Valenzuela last inspected?

Bertha Valenzuela was last inspected on January 8, 2025 (about 1 year ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.

What type of childcare is Bertha Valenzuela?

Bertha Valenzuela is a Family Child Care Home (FCC), which is a home-based program licensed to care for up to 14 children with a licensed capacity of 14 children. It is located in Castroville, Monterey County, California.

How does Bertha Valenzuela compare to other daycares in Monterey County?

Bertha Valenzuela has 6 citations. The county average is 1.5 citations per facility. There are 392 licensed childcare facilities in Monterey County.

Bertha Valenzuela

Family Child Care Home

Large

Castroville, CA 95012

License Status

Licensed

Since May 2002

Capacity

14 children

Last Visited

Jan 2025

Record

6 Type B

Above Monterey County avg

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Facility Details

License Number: #274450016
Facility Type: Family Child Care Home
Licensed Since: May 10, 2002
Location: Castroville, CA 95012
Phone: (831) 710-5422
Regional Office: #7

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3 inspections · 0 complaint visits · 0 complaints substantiated

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3 total visits on file

Last visited Jan 8, 2025

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January 8, 2025

Annual Inspection4 citations4 Type B

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Annual inspection revealed multiple Type B deficiencies. Critical issues include expired CPR/First Aid and Mandated Reporter certifications, non-functioning carbon monoxide detector, and overdue fire drill.

July 26, 2023

Annual InspectionClean visit

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May 25, 2022

Annual Inspection2 citations2 Type B

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The annual inspection found the home generally set up for child care, with current roster and drill log reviewed, but multiple compliance problems were identified. Staff clearance issues and missing mandated reporter training led to two Type B deficiencies and a civil penalty discussion.

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6citations

0 Type A · 6 Type B

Inspections: 0A / 4B

Complaints: 0A / 0B

Other: 0A / 2B

3 visits since 2022

Type B

Jan 8, 2025

102417(g)(1)

OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME

Type B

Jan 8, 2025

1597.543

Family Day Care Homes

Type B

Jan 8, 2025

102416(c)

PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS

Type B

Jan 8, 2025

1596.8662(b)(1)

ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing

Type B

May 25, 2022

102416(c)

PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS

Type B

May 25, 2022

1596.8662(b)(1)

ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing

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Facility Details

License Number: #274450016
Facility Type: Family Child Care Home
Licensed Since: May 10, 2002
Location: Castroville, CA 95012
Phone: (831) 710-5422
Regional Office: #7

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Citations61.5

Inspections33.4

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