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Maria Fernandez
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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) 228-1573
- Licensed since
Santa Cruz County context
289*CCLD
Total facilities
2.0*CCLD
Avg citations
3.0*CCLD
Avg visits
0.3*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.
- 102417(g)Type B
OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in emergency exits on left side is close off with a fence and plastic storage unit, right side gated walkway is closed from the front side of fence, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102417(g)(4)Type B
OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME
Based on observation, interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in unlocked bathroom sink used for day care children had two bottles of hand sanitizer and a can of hand wipes, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
3 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2024-10-02.
1 routine inspection.
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
2 citations across the record on file
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FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Maria Fernandez licensed in California?
Yes, Maria Fernandez is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 1996.
How many citations does Maria Fernandez have?
Maria Fernandez has 2 citations on record: 2 Type B citations. It has received 3 visits (1 inspection, 2 other visits).
When was Maria Fernandez last inspected?
Maria Fernandez was last inspected on October 2, 2024 (about 2 years ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Maria Fernandez?
Maria Fernandez 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 Watsonville, Santa Cruz County, California.
How does Maria Fernandez compare to other daycares in Santa Cruz County?
Maria Fernandez has 2 citations. The county average is 2.0 citations per facility. There are 289 licensed childcare facilities in Santa Cruz County.
Does Maria Fernandez have any serious violations?
Maria Fernandez has no Type A (serious) citations. All 2 citations on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.
What ages does Maria Fernandez serve?
Maria Fernandez serves children from infants to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 14 children.
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