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Martha Hippert
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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
- (831) 335-2474
- Licensed since
Santa Cruz County context
315*CCLD
Total facilities
2.2*CCLD
Avg citations
3.8*CCLD
Avg visits
0.9*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
2 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.
2024
- 1596.8662(b)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
Based on observation, interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2021
- 102417(g)(5)Type B
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above due to LPA observed an empty jacuzzi located in off limits. Although day care area is separate and fully fenced with a transparent fence that is at least 5ft in height, LPA observed jacuzzi cover not fully latched in the off-limits area which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
4 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2025-05-19.
3 routine inspections.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
2 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Felton
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Martha Hippert licensed in California?
Yes, Martha Hippert is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 1991.
How many citations does Martha Hippert have?
Martha Hippert has 2 citations on record: 2 Type B citations. It has received 4 visits (3 inspections, 1 other visit).
When was Martha Hippert last inspected?
Martha Hippert was last inspected on May 19, 2025 (about 12 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Martha Hippert?
Martha Hippert 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 Felton, Santa Cruz County, California.
How does Martha Hippert compare to other daycares in Santa Cruz County?
Martha Hippert has 2 citations, which is below the county average of 2.2 citations per facility. There are 315 licensed childcare facilities in Santa Cruz County.
Does Martha Hippert have any serious violations?
Martha Hippert has no Type A (serious) citations. All 2 citations on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.
What ages does Martha Hippert serve?
Martha Hippert serves children from infants to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 14 children.
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