Sunnyvale · Licensed family home

Giovanna Sivira Gallardo Family Child Care

What these mean, and where they come from

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.

Source for who runs it

ccld.dss.ca.gov

How they teach

Reggio Emilia–inspired, Montessori, HighScope, play-based and bilingual

“Our program also incorporates aspects of the Montessori philosophy, which emphasizes a child's independence and natural curiosity.”In their words, July 2026.therisingstarsdaycares.com

“The goal is to develop a whole child through age-appropriate curriculum including; Spanish Immersion program.”In their words, July 2026.therisingstarsdaycares.com

“Our play-based philosophy is rooted in the idea that children learn best when they are actively engaged in the learning process”In their words, July 2026.therisingstarsdaycares.com

“Our program is inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, which emphasizes a child-centered learning environment where children are encouraged to explore and create through hands-on experiences.”In their words, July 2026.therisingstarsdaycares.com

“At our program, we also draw from the High Scope approach, which emphasizes active learning through play and exploration.”In their words, July 2026.therisingstarsdaycares.com

One of 21 Bay Area providers that describe a Reggio Emilia approach, out of 164 that describe any approach at all.

Who cares for your child

Ratio not published

One staff is named on their site, with no start year given.

Shortlist doesn’t have these yet: cost, a typical day, sick and biting policies.

What the state has found

Routine visits: 1 of 4 cited something

Bay Area family homes: the state cites something at about 1 in 4 routine visits.

From California CDSS Community Care Licensing’s published reports, last checked September 25, 2026.

Read every record and the state’s reports

State record — California CDSS Community Care Licensing

Last visit
February 27, 2026
On file
4 visits since May 2022 — 3 cited nothing · 2 complaint investigations
Most serious
Type B — Each family child care home shall have a current roster of children as specified in Health and Safety Code Section 1596.841. This requirement was not met as evidenced by LPA observed three children were missing from children's roster. This poses a potential risk Health, Safety Personal Rights risk to children in care. · February 10, 2026

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.

Feb 2026 Licensing visit 4 findings

Licensing visit · February 10, 2026

CCR102417(g)(8) · Type B

Each family child care home shall have a current roster of children as specified in Health and Safety Code Section 1596.841. This requirement was not met as evidenced by LPA observed three children were missing from children's roster. This poses a potential risk Health, Safety Personal Rights risk to children in care.

CCR 102416.2(a)(2) · Type B

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 was not met as evidenced by Licensee failed to notify the Department of changes in household. This poses a potential risk Health, Safety Personal Rights risk to children in care.

CCR102369(b)(1) · Type B

Evidence of a current tuberculosis clearance, not more than one year prior to or seven days after initial presence in the home, for any adult in the home during the time that children are under care. This requirement was not met as evidenced by Licensee's mother and sister did not have a current tuberculosis test on file. This poses a potential risk Health, Safety Personal Rights risk to children in care.

CCR 102417(a) · Type B

The licensee shall be present in the home and shall ensure that children in care are supervised at all times. When circumstances require the licensee to be temporarily absent from the home, the licensee shall arrange for a substitute adult to care for and supervise the children during his/her absence. Temporary absences shall not exceed 20 percent of the hours that the facility is providing care per day. This requirement was not met as evidenced by Licensee admits she left the home at 9am and returned between 12:30 - 1:00pm. Licensee was away from the home more than 80% of day care hours. This poses a potential risk Health, Safety Personal Rights risk to children in care.

State report

Feb 2026 Complaint Unsubstantiated

Complaint · February 4, 2026

Unsubstantiated

ALLEGATION(S): Lack of supervision resulting in daycare child sustaining injury. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On 02/27/2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Deanna Villagrana met with licensee Giovanna Sivira Gallardo to deliver findings for above allegation. LPA explained the nature of the visit. Present were licensee's mother, son, assistant and seven day care children including four infants. One additional child arrived during visit. Based on observation, interviews conducted and pertinent documentation, although the allegation of lack of supervision resulting in daycare child sustaining injury may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED. No deficiency was cited. Notice of site visit was issued and must be posted for 30 days. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

State report

May 2025 Licensing visit nothing cited
May 2023 Licensing visit nothing cited
May 2022 Licensing visit nothing cited

How the comparison is built

Routine visits: across Bay Area family homes, the state cites something at about 1 in 4 routine visits (2,008 visits).

A day here

Hours
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, 5 days a week

Details

(408) 512-0244

Area
Sunnyvale, 94086
License
434415545, active
Ages they serve
Infant (0 to 12 months) through Preschool (2 years and up)

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The state’s licensing transparency data reports 2 complaint-related visit(s) to this facility, while 1 complaint investigation report(s) are published on the transparency portal. State complaint counts: substantiated=0, inconclusive=0, unsubstantiated=1, unfounded=CONFIDENTIAL, Type A citations=0, Type B citations=0. The state publishes no further detail for the difference.

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