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Gilroy · Licensed family home

Gaeta, Abelicia

At a glance

  • Full-size family home, licensed for up to 14 children.

What the state has found

The state cited rules at 5 of its 6 licensing inspections since February 2022.

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Licensing inspections

  • Apr 22, 20261 citation
    • HSC 1596.8662(b)(1)Type B
      • “(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: licensee completed Mandated Reporter training on 02/25/2024, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”

        HSC 1596.8662(b)(1)

  • Oct 28, 20249 citations
    • CCR 102417(g)(9)(A)Type B
      • “(g) The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child. Safety precautions shall include but not limited to: (9) Each family child care home shall have a written disaster plan of action prepared on a form approved by the Department. All children, age and ability permitting, and the provider, the assistant provider, and other members of the household, shall be instructed in their duties under the disaster plan. As their age and ability permit, newly enrolled children shall be informed promptly of their duties as required in the plan. (A) Each family child care home shall conduct fire drills and disaster drills at least once every six months. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: 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 01/31/2024 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”

        CCR 102417(g)(9)(A)

    • CCR 102417(g)(10)Type B
      • “(g) The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child. Safety precautions shall include but not limited to: (10) A baby walker shall not be allowed on the premises of a family child care home in accordance with Health and Safety Code Sections 1596.846(b) and (c). This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed a saucer chair not being used in the backyard where children play which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”

        CCR 102417(g)(10)

    • CCR 102425(b)Type B
      • “(b) Cribs or play yards shall be free from all loose articles and objects. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed an infant sleeping with a blanket and stuffed animal in a play yard which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”

        CCR 102425(b)

    • CCR 102418(a)Type B
      • “(a) Prior to admission to a family day care home, children shall be immunized against diseases as required by the California Code of Regulations, Title 17, beginning with Section 6000. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Child 7 does not have immunization records on file which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”

        CCR 102418(a)

    • CCR 102418(g)(1)Type B
      • “(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. (1) This requirement includes updating each child's PM 286 (6/95) when the child is due to receive required immunizations after enrollment in the family day care home. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Child 4 immunization records need to be updated which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”

        CCR 102418(g)(1)

    • CCR 102417(g)(7)Type B
      • “(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. Child 7 is missing LIC627 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”

        CCR 102417(g)(7)

    • CCR 102417(g)(8)Type B
      • “(8) Each family child care home shall have a current roster of children as specified in Health and Safety Code Section 1596.841. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA did not observe a current roster of the children which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”

        CCR 102417(g)(8)

    • CCR 102419(d)(1)Type B
      • “(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). (1) The licensee shall request the child's parent or authorized representative to sign and date the bottom portion of the notice form LIC 995A (8/06), which acknowledges that the parent or authorized representative has received and read the LIC 995A. The bottom portion of this form must be kept in the child’s file as proof that the parent or authorized representative has been notified of his or her rights and received a copy of 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. Child 7 is missing LIC995 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”

        CCR 102419(d)(1)

    • CCR 102417(m)(3)Type B
      • “(3) A file of affidavits signed by each parent with a child enrolled in the home. The affidavit shall state that the parent has been informed that the family child care home does not carry liability insurance or a bond according to standards established by the state. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Child 7 is missing LIC282 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”

        CCR 102417(m)(3)

  • Aug 3, 20231 citation
    • CCR 102416.5(e)Type A
      • “If no assistant provider is present at a Large Family Child Care Home, then the licensee shall comply with the capacity requirements for a Small Family Child Care Home as specified in subsections (b) and (c). This requirement was not met as evidenced by Licensee did not have an assistant present and was operating over capacity with nine preschool children and three infants. This poses an immediate risk to the Health, Safety or Personal Rights to children in care.”

        CCR 102416.5(e)

  • Apr 24, 2023Nothing cited
  • Apr 28, 20221 citation
    • CCR 102370(d)(1)Type A
      • “All individuals subject to a criminal record review as specified in Section 1596.871 prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed home, shall obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department. This requirement was not met as evidenced by Licensee's son A.G. does not have Criminal Record Clearance. This poses an immediate risk to the Health, Safety or Personal Rights to children in care.”

        CCR 102370(d)(1)

  • Feb 23, 20228 citations
    • CCR 102416.5(d)Type A
      • “(d) For a Large Family Child Care Home, the maximum number of children for whom care may be provided at any one time when there is an assistant provider in the home, including children under age 10 who reside at the licensee's home and the assistant provider's children under age 10, shall be either: This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Present were licensee and nine day care children. Another day care child arrived five minutes later. Licensee was alone and had 10 day care children including 2 infants which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”

        CCR 102416.5(d)

    • CCR 102423(a)(2)Type A
      • “(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, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Nine children between the ages of 2 and 7 were observed without face coverings. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”

        CCR 102423(a)(2)

    • HSC 1596.8662(b)(1)Type B
      • “(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. Licensee and Assitant, Abelardo Gaeta Sr. do not have the mandated reporter training which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”

        HSC 1596.8662(b)(1)

    • CCR 102416.1(a)(11)Type B
      • “(a) Personnel records shall be maintained on each employee and shall contain the following information: (11) A signed statement regarding their criminal record history as required by Section 102370(c). This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Five adults living in the home do not have a criminal record statement this poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”

        CCR 102416.1(a)(11)

    • CCR 102416.2(a)Type B
      • “(a) The licensee shall report the following information the Department by telephone or fax within the Department's next business day and during normal working hours (8am to 5pm). This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Licensee failed to report the adults living in the home this which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”

        CCR 102416.2(a)

    • CCR 102416.2(a)(2)Type B
      • “(a) The licensee shall report the following information the Department by telephone or fax within the Department's next business day and during normal working hours (8am to 5pm). (2) Any change in household composition including adults moving in or out of the home and anyone living in the home who reaches his or her 18th birthday. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Licensee failed to report the adults living in the home this which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”

        CCR 102416.2(a)(2)

    • CCR 102417(g)(8)Type B
      • “(8) Each family child care home shall have a current roster of children as specified in Health and Safety Code Section 1596.841. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Child 8 was not listed on facility roster. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”

        CCR 102417(g)(8)

    • CCR 102425(j)(2)(D)Type B
      • “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 record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Licensee does not have safe sleep log for infants in care which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”

        CCR 102425(j)(2)(D)

The state cited rules at 5 of this home's 6 inspections. Most Bay Area family homes inspected 6 times had fewer: 99% of 171 had rules cited at 4 or fewer.

How all 171 Bay Area family homes inspected 6 times compare

Of the 171 Bay Area family homes the state inspected 6 times, how many of those inspections cited a rule:

  • None33%
  • 1 of 627%
  • 2 of 626%
  • 3 of 69%
  • 4 of 64%
  • 5 of 61%This home
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State record — California CDSS Community Care Licensing

Last visit
April 22, 2026
On file
6 visits since February 2022 — 1 cited nothing · 2 complaint investigations
Most serious
Type A — If no assistant provider is present at a Large Family Child Care Home, then the licensee shall comply with the capacity requirements for a Small Family Child Care Home as specified in subsections (b) and (c). This requirement was not met as evidenced by Licensee did not have an assistant present and was operating over capacity with nine preschool children and three infants. This poses an immediate risk to the Health, Safety or Personal Rights to children in care. · August 3, 2023

California CDSS publishes the full investigation narrative for a complaint, including its disposition, and classifies a citation Type A — an immediate risk to a child — or Type B.

Apr 2026 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · April 22, 2026

HSC 1596.8662(b)(1) · Type B

(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: licensee completed Mandated Reporter training on 02/25/2024, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

State report

Oct 2024 Licensing visit 9 findings

Licensing visit · October 28, 2024

CCR 102417(g)(9)(A) · Type B

(g) The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child. Safety precautions shall include but not limited to: (9) Each family child care home shall have a written disaster plan of action prepared on a form approved by the Department. All children, age and ability permitting, and the provider, the assistant provider, and other members of the household, shall be instructed in their duties under the disaster plan. As their age and ability permit, newly enrolled children shall be informed promptly of their duties as required in the plan. (A) Each family child care home shall conduct fire drills and disaster drills at least once every six months. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: 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 01/31/2024 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 102417(g)(10) · Type B

(g) The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child. Safety precautions shall include but not limited to: (10) A baby walker shall not be allowed on the premises of a family child care home in accordance with Health and Safety Code Sections 1596.846(b) and (c). This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed a saucer chair not being used in the backyard where children play which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 102425(b) · Type B

(b) Cribs or play yards shall be free from all loose articles and objects. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed an infant sleeping with a blanket and stuffed animal in a play yard which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 102418(a) · Type B

(a) Prior to admission to a family day care home, children shall be immunized against diseases as required by the California Code of Regulations, Title 17, beginning with Section 6000. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Child 7 does not have immunization records on file which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 102418(g)(1) · Type B

(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. (1) This requirement includes updating each child's PM 286 (6/95) when the child is due to receive required immunizations after enrollment in the family day care home. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Child 4 immunization records need to be updated which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 102417(g)(7) · Type B

(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. Child 7 is missing LIC627 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 102417(g)(8) · Type B

(8) Each family child care home shall have a current roster of children as specified in Health and Safety Code Section 1596.841. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA did not observe a current roster of the children which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 102419(d)(1) · Type B

(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). (1) The licensee shall request the child's parent or authorized representative to sign and date the bottom portion of the notice form LIC 995A (8/06), which acknowledges that the parent or authorized representative has received and read the LIC 995A. The bottom portion of this form must be kept in the child’s file as proof that the parent or authorized representative has been notified of his or her rights and received a copy of 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. Child 7 is missing LIC995 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 102417(m)(3) · Type B

(3) A file of affidavits signed by each parent with a child enrolled in the home. The affidavit shall state that the parent has been informed that the family child care home does not carry liability insurance or a bond according to standards established by the state. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Child 7 is missing LIC282 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

State report

Aug 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · August 3, 2023

CCR 102416.5(e) · Type A

If no assistant provider is present at a Large Family Child Care Home, then the licensee shall comply with the capacity requirements for a Small Family Child Care Home as specified in subsections (b) and (c). This requirement was not met as evidenced by Licensee did not have an assistant present and was operating over capacity with nine preschool children and three infants. This poses an immediate risk to the Health, Safety or Personal Rights to children in care.

State report

Apr 2023 Licensing visit nothing cited
Apr 2022 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · April 28, 2022

CCR 102370(d)(1) · Type A

All individuals subject to a criminal record review as specified in Section 1596.871 prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed home, shall obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department. This requirement was not met as evidenced by Licensee's son A.G. does not have Criminal Record Clearance. This poses an immediate risk to the Health, Safety or Personal Rights to children in care.

State report

Feb 2022 Licensing visit 8 findings

Licensing visit · February 23, 2022

CCR 102416.5(d) · Type A

(d) For a Large Family Child Care Home, the maximum number of children for whom care may be provided at any one time when there is an assistant provider in the home, including children under age 10 who reside at the licensee's home and the assistant provider's children under age 10, shall be either: This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Present were licensee and nine day care children. Another day care child arrived five minutes later. Licensee was alone and had 10 day care children including 2 infants which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 102423(a)(2) · Type A

(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, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Nine children between the ages of 2 and 7 were observed without face coverings. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

HSC 1596.8662(b)(1) · Type B

(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. Licensee and Assitant, Abelardo Gaeta Sr. do not have the mandated reporter training which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 102416.1(a)(11) · Type B

(a) Personnel records shall be maintained on each employee and shall contain the following information: (11) A signed statement regarding their criminal record history as required by Section 102370(c). This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Five adults living in the home do not have a criminal record statement this poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 102416.2(a) · Type B

(a) The licensee shall report the following information the Department by telephone or fax within the Department's next business day and during normal working hours (8am to 5pm). This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Licensee failed to report the adults living in the home this which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 102416.2(a)(2) · Type B

(a) The licensee shall report the following information the Department by telephone or fax within the Department's next business day and during normal working hours (8am to 5pm). (2) Any change in household composition including adults moving in or out of the home and anyone living in the home who reaches his or her 18th birthday. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Licensee failed to report the adults living in the home this which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 102417(g)(8) · Type B

(8) Each family child care home shall have a current roster of children as specified in Health and Safety Code Section 1596.841. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Child 8 was not listed on facility roster. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 102425(j)(2)(D) · Type B

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 record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Licensee does not have safe sleep log for infants in care which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

State report

Feb 2022 Complaint 2 of 4 allegations substantiated

Complaint · February 15, 2022

California decided each allegation separately.

Substantiated

  • Criminal Record Clearance - two unfingerprinted adults residing in the home
  • Personal Rights - inappropriate discipline

Unsubstantiated

2 allegations

Substantiated: the state found it more likely than not that it happened. Unsubstantiated: the state could not tell whether it happened.

CCR 102370(d)(1) · Type A

This requirement was not met as evidenced by Licensee rents out the studio in the back of the home to A.G. and her adult daughter A.G. who do not have fingerprint clearance. This poses an immediate risk to the Health, Safety or Personal Rights to children in care.

CCR 102423(a)(2) · Type A

Each child shall be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishing and equipment. This requirement was not met as evidenced by Child was inappropriately disciplined after going to the bathroom in their underwear. This poses an immediate risk to the Health, Safety or Personal Rights to children in care.

State report, February 23, 2022

State report, April 28, 2022

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Details

Phone
(408) 842-8076
Area
Gilroy, 95020
License
434410468

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State record

The state’s licensing transparency data reports 3 complaint-related visit(s) to this facility, while 2 complaint investigation report(s) are published on the transparency portal. State complaint counts: substantiated=2, inconclusive=0, unsubstantiated=2, unfounded=CONFIDENTIAL, Type A citations=2, Type B citations=0. The state publishes no further detail for the difference.

From California CDSS Community Care Licensing’s published reports, last checked November 5, 2026.

Details

Full-size means licensed for 14 children, the most any Bay Area family home holds; 442 of Bay Area’s 466 licensed family homes are. Small is 10 to 13.

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