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Bertha Fernandez

License 444411947Family Child Care HomeWatsonville, CA
7 citations on record

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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) 359-8297
Licensed since

Santa Cruz County context

291*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

7 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

2023

  • 1597.543Type B

    Family Day Care Homes

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above; The combo carbon monoxide and smoke detector was tested and not functioning. No batteries were in the detector which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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  • 1596.8662(b)(1)Type B

    ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing

    Based on record review and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above; Licensee and her assistant (Corina Rocha) do not have the Mandated Reporter Training which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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Inspection record

2 visits on record since 2023. Most recent on 2026-03-11.

2 routine inspections.

7 citations across the record on file

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FAQ

Common questions about this facility

Is Bertha Fernandez licensed in California?

Yes, Bertha Fernandez is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2011.

How many citations does Bertha Fernandez have?

Bertha Fernandez has 7 citations on record: 7 Type B citations. It has received 2 visits (2 inspections).

When was Bertha Fernandez last inspected?

Bertha Fernandez was last inspected on March 11, 2026 (about 4 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.

What type of childcare is Bertha Fernandez?

Bertha 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 Bertha Fernandez compare to other daycares in Santa Cruz County?

Bertha Fernandez has 7 citations. The county average is 2.0 citations per facility. There are 291 licensed childcare facilities in Santa Cruz County.

Does Bertha Fernandez have any serious violations?

Bertha Fernandez has no Type A (serious) citations. All 7 citations on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.

What ages does Bertha Fernandez serve?

Bertha Fernandez serves children from infants to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 14 children.

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