CONTRERAS, BERTHA FAMILY CHILD CARE

Bakersfield, CA 93304

Facility:: 153910049
Type:: FAMILY DAY CARE HOME
Status:: Licensed
Records checked:: July 17, 2026

Additional info

Source:: California Community Care Licensing Division
District office:: Not listed
License effective:: Not found
Capacity:: 14

Inspection snapshot

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Latest inspectionMay 14, 2024

Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 30, 2022

Summary

This summary covers four available inspections for CONTRERAS, BERTHA FAMILY CHILD CARE from June 29, 2022 through May 14, 2024.

Three inspections recorded violations, with 16 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 14, 2024 and involved hazardous access, with a due date of May 14, 2024.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.

At a glance

Total inspections: 4
Recorded violations: 16
Higher-concern violations: 6
Repeated topics: 0

Local comparison

4 total inspections vs 4 local median in 93304

Compared to 19 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

Inspections with higher-concern violations

Inspections with recorded violations

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

May 14, 2024View official report

Hazardous access

Report finding: Operation of A Family Child Care Home (g) The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child. Safety precautions shall include but not limited to: (4) Poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, firearms and other items which could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where they are inaccessible to children. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPAs observed Clorox bleach gel, razor blade in a unlocked bathroom cabinet, shampoos on the bath tub. In the kitchen counter, LPAs observed a 3 inch switch blade and Lysol disinfecting spray. In the front yard, LPAs observed a live black widow and motor oil and automobile parts. All items were accessible to the children present, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status: Plan of correction due by May 14, 2024

More details

Official CA class: Type A deficiency
Report section: CCR 102417(g)(4) - 102417(g)(4)
Official code: 102417(g)(4)

Sleep safety

Report finding: Infant Safe Sleep The provider shall supervise infants while they are sleeping and adhere to the following requirements: The provider shall physically check on the infant every 15 minutes. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on records and interview, Licensee did not document the 15 minutes physical checks, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status: Plan of correction due by May 24, 2024

More details

Official CA class: Type A deficiency
Report section: CCR 102425(j)(1) - 102425(j)(1)
Official code: 102425(j)(1)

Sleep safety

Report finding: Personal Rights (a) Each child receiving services from a family child care home shall have certain rights that shall not be waived or abridged by the licensee regardless of consent or authorization from the child's authorized representative. These rights include, but are not limited to, the following: (2) To receive safe, healthful, and comfortable accommodations, furnishings, and equipment. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. During today's visit, from 10:32a.m.-11:00 a.m., Licensee and Staff did not conduct a 15-minute check for Child #1 (infant), which was in an area in the home that is not license for the children in care, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status: Plan of correction due by May 14, 2024

More details

Official CA class: Type A deficiency
Report section: CCR 102423(a)(2) - 102423(a)(2)
Official code: 102423(a)(2)

Parent rights

Report finding: Admission Procedures and Parental and Authorized Representative's Rights (d) At the time of acceptance of each child into care, the licensee shall provide the child's parent or authorized representative with a copy of the notice Family Child Care Home Notification of Parent's Rights, LIC 995A (8/06), the Caregiver Background Check Process, LIC 995E (6/05), and the Family child Care Consumer Awareness Information, LIC 9212 (10/05). This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on records review, child # 1 and child #2 did not have the required LIC 995 - Parent's Rights,Identification and Emergency Information Form and did not have Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment (LIC 627) form. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status: Plan of correction due by May 24, 2024

More details

Official CA class: Type B deficiency
Report section: CCR 102419(d) - 102419(d)
Official code: 102419(d)

Sleep safety

Report finding: Infant Safe Sleep An Individual Infant Sleeping Plan [LIC 9227 (3/20)] shall be completed for each infant up to 12 months of age the provider has in care and included in the infant's file at the facility. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Child #1 and Child #2 does not have the required LIC9227 Infant Safe Sleeping plan on file, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status: Plan of correction due by May 24, 2024

More details

Official CA class: Type B deficiency
Report section: CCR 102425(c) - 102425(c)
Official code: 102425(c)

Sleep safety

Report finding: Infant Safe Sleep Documentation shall be maintained in the infant’s file and be available to the Department for review. Documentation shall include the following: This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on records and interview, Licensee did not document the 15 minutes physical checks, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status: Plan of correction due by May 24, 2024

More details

Official CA class: Type B deficiency
Report section: CCR 102425(j)(2)(D) - 102425(j)(2)(D)
Official code: 102425(j)(2)(D)

Staff training

Report finding: Administration of Child Day Care Licensing (1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Licensee Mandated Reporter expired on 07/2023, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status: Plan of correction due by May 17, 2024

More details

Official CA class: Type B deficiency
Report section: HSC 1596.8662(b)(1) - 1596.8662(b)(1)
Official code: 1596.8662(b)(1)

August 3, 2022View official report

Health or food records

Report finding: (c) The family day care home shall maintain documentation of the required immunizations or exemptions from immunization, as set forth in this section, in the person's personnel record that is maintained by the family day care home. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on records review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, as today, Licensee was unable to provide LPA with proof of measles, whooping cough, and influenza immunization for S2 and S3. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status: Plan of correction due by August 22, 2022

More details

Official CA class: Type B deficiency
Report section: HSC 1597.622(c) - 1597.622(c)
Official code: 1597.622(c)

June 30, 2022View official report

No recorded violations in this report

June 29, 2022View official report

Background screening

Report finding: Criminal Record Clearance (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 This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and records review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as today, LPA observed Adult #1, within the family child care home. Licensee stated that Adult #1 currently resides within the home and has worked as her day-care assistant for approximately five days. Upon records review, LPA found that the Adult #1 has not obtained criminal background clearance as required. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status: Plan of correction due by June 30, 2022

More details

Official CA class: Type A deficiency
Report section: CCR 102370(d)(1) - 102370(d)(1)
Official code: 102370(d)(1)

Hazardous access

Report finding: Operation of A Family Child Care Home (g) The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child. Safety precautions shall include but not limited to: (4) Poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, firearms and other items which could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where they are inaccessible to children. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above (see LIC809 for further details). This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status: Cleared at visit

More details

Official CA class: Type B deficiency
Report section: CCR 102417(g)(4) - 102417(g)(4)
Official code: 102417(g)(4)

Staff training

Report finding: Administration of Child Day Care Licensing (1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, as today, Licensee was unable to provide LPA with proof of Mandated Reporter course completion for S2 and S3. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status: Plan of correction due by July 29, 2022

More details

Official CA class: Type B deficiency
Report section: HSC 1596.8662(b)(1) - 1596.8662(b)(1)
Official code: 1596.8662(b)(1)

Health or food records

Report finding: Administration of Child Day Care Licensing (c) The family day care home shall maintain documentation of the required immunizations or exemptions from immunization, as set forth in this section, in the person's personnel record that is maintained by the family day care home. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on records review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, as today, Licensee was unable to provide LPA with proof of measles, whooping cough, and influenza immunization for S2 and S3. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status: Plan of correction due by July 29, 2022

More details

Official CA class: Type B deficiency
Report section: HSC 1597.622(c) - 1597.622(c)
Official code: 1597.622(c)

Hazardous access

Report finding: General Provisions and Definitions Operation of a Family Child Care Home. The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, as today LPA observed the licensee's western perimeter fence to be leaning excessively. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status: Plan of correction due by July 29, 2022

More details

Official CA class: Type B deficiency
Report section: CCR 102417(g) - 102417(g)
Official code: 102417(g)

Recordkeeping

Report finding: Operation of A Family Child Care Home (7) An emergency information card shall be maintained for each child and shall include the child's full name, telephone number and location of a parent or other responsible adult to be contacted in an emergency, the name and telephone number of the child's physician and the parent's authorization for the licensee or registrant to consent to emergency medical care. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 11 out of 11 children's files reviewed. This poses potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status: Plan of correction due by July 29, 2022

More details

Official CA class: Type B deficiency
Report section: CCR 102417(g)(7) - 102417(g)(7)
Official code: 102417(g)(7)

Health or food records

Report finding: Immunizations (g) The licensee shall document each child's immunizations as required by the California Code of Regulations, Title 17, Section 6070, and shall maintain such documentation for as long as the child is enrolled. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 5 out of 11 children's files reviewed which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status: Plan of correction due by July 29, 2022

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Official CA class: Type B deficiency
Report section: CCR 102418(g) - 102418(g)
Official code: 102418(g)

Parent rights

Report finding: Admission Procedures and Parental and Authorized Representative's Rights (d) At the time of acceptance of each child into care, the licensee shall provide the child's parent or authorized representative with a copy of the notice Family Child Care Home Notification of Parent's Rights, LIC 995A (8/06), the Caregiver Background Check Process, LIC 995E (6/05), and the Family child Care Consumer Awareness Information, LIC 9212 (10/05). This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 5 out of 11 children's files reviewed. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status: Plan of correction due by July 29, 2022

More details

Official CA class: Type B deficiency
Report section: CCR 102419(d) - 102419(d)
Official code: 102419(d)