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Bertha Arguelles
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 14 children
- Age range
- 0 months to 5 years (4 infants max)
- Phone
- (408) 243-8267
- Licensed since
Santa Clara County context
1,609*CCLD
Total facilities
2.3*CCLD
Avg citations
4.6*CCLD
Avg visits
0.7*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
18 citations on record
Every regulation cited on a CCLD inspection of this facility, sourced from the public record. Each row links to the visit’s inspector narrative.
What does Type A vs Type B mean?
Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.
Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.
2026
- 102418(a)Type B
IMMUNIZATIONS
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Child 1, 6, and 7 are either missing immunization records or need to be updated which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102417(g)(4)Type A
OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed a needle used to inject insulin and two adult scissors on the kitchen table near accessible to children having breakfast. Licensee threw needle in the garbage in the kitchen which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1597.543Type B
Family Day Care Homes
Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Licensee stated she did not have a working carbon monoxide detector which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102417(g)(9)(A)Type B
OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME
- 102425(b)(1)(A)Type B
- 102417(g)(10)Type B
OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed a baby bouncer being used for infant in care which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2024
- 102419(d)(1)Type B
ADMISSION PROCEDURES AND PARENTAL AND AUTHORIZED
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Child 7 is missing LIC995 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102417(g)(9)(A)Type B
OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed a fire and disaster drill log was last completed on 01/18/2023 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102418(g)(1)Type B
IMMUNIZATIONS
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Child 2, 4, 5, and 7 immunization records need to be updated which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2023
- 102370(d)Type A
(d) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing, or volunteering in a licensed facility: (1) Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department or (2)Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance as specified in Section 102370(j) or (3) Request and be approved for a transfer of a criminal record exemption, as specified in Section 102370.1(p), unless, upon request for a transfer, the Department permits the individual to be employed, reside or be present at the facility.Licensee Bertha Arguelles allowed employee Elda Diaz Cendejas to work with the children in Bertha’s Family Child Care Home (FCCH) for the period 2/27/23 to 3/19/23 as Bertha has stated before, without having a criminal records clearance. LPA observed the employee is not longer working at Bertha's FCCH.
2022
- 102416.3(a)(6)Type B
ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING BUILDING OR GROUNDS
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above , LPAs observed two infants sleeping in a former off limit room, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102425(f)Type A
INFANT SAFE SLEEP
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, LPAs observed a sleeping infant (JO) swaddled in crib, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1596.8662(b)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, LPA observed that licensee last completed Mandated Reporter Training on 01/23/2019, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1597.622(a)(1)Type B
Family Day Care Homes
Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, LPA reviewed assistant file and file did have proof of immunization for pertussis, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102419(b)Type B
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, LPAs did not observe the requrired PUB 394 posted, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102425(j)(5)Type A
INFANT SAFE SLEEP
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, LPAs observed a closed door to a room with sleeping infants, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102417(g)(3)Type B
OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, LPAs observed a broken stair barricade that was no put in place, was leaning against the bottom stair wall, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102425(b)(1)(A)Type A
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, LPAs observed two sleeping infants,(EW and JO) with pacifiers with cord attached which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
7 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2026-04-28.
3 routine inspections, 1 complaint visit. 1 complaint on record, 1 of 1 substantiated.
- Inspection1 Type A · 3 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection3 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection3 Type A · 5 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
18 citations across the record on file
Nearby
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FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Bertha Arguelles licensed in California?
Yes, Bertha Arguelles is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 1996.
How many citations does Bertha Arguelles have?
Bertha Arguelles has 18 citations on record: 5 Type A (more serious) and 13 Type B citations. It has received 7 visits (3 inspections, 1 complaint visit, 3 other visits).
When was Bertha Arguelles last inspected?
Bertha Arguelles was last inspected on April 28, 2026 (7 weeks ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Bertha Arguelles?
Bertha Arguelles 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 San Jose, Santa Clara County, California.
How does Bertha Arguelles compare to other daycares in Santa Clara County?
Bertha Arguelles has 18 citations. The county average is 2.3 citations per facility. There are 1,609 licensed childcare facilities in Santa Clara County.
Does Bertha Arguelles have any serious violations?
Bertha Arguelles has 5 Type A citations on record. Type A citations indicate conditions that pose an immediate health or safety risk to children. Review the inspection timeline above for details on each citation.
Has Bertha Arguelles had any complaint inspections?
Bertha Arguelles has received 1 complaint-triggered inspection. 1 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Bertha Arguelles serve?
Bertha Arguelles serves children from infants to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 14 children.
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