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Elida Gaeta
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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
- (408) 842-6174
- Licensed since
Santa Clara County context
1,913*CCLD
Total facilities
2.6*CCLD
Avg citations
5.1*CCLD
Avg visits
1.0*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
21 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.
2024
- 102416.3(a)(6)Type B
ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING BUILDING OR GROUNDS
Any change from an area of the family child care home previously identified as "off limits" to an area where care and supervision will be provided to children in care. This requirement was not met as evidenced by Licensee admitted to using off limits living room one day and had two children with her and her husband watching TV while she rested as she was not feeling good. This poses a potential risk Health, Safety Personal Rights risk to children in care.
- 102417(g)(8)Type B
OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME
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.
- 1596.8662(b)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Licensee's husband did not have a Mandated Reporter certificate on file which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102417(g)(9)(A)Type B
OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME
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 12/22/2022 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2023
- 102425(j)(2)(D)Type B
INFANT SAFE SLEEP
Documentation shall be maintained in the infant’s file and be available to the Department for review. This requirement was not met as evidenced by It was observed on 04/10/2023, licensee did not maintain a sleep log for infant in care. This poses a potential risk Health, Safety Personal Rights risk to children in care.
- 102417(g)(7)Type B
OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME
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 was not met as evidenced by child 5, 6 and 7 are missing LIC627. This poses a potential risk Health, Safety Personal Rights risk to children in care.
- 102417(g)(5)Type A
All licensees shall ensure the inaccessibility of pools (in-ground and above-ground), fixed-in-place wading pools, hot tubs, spas, fish ponds and similar bodies of water through a pool cover or by surrounding the pool with a fence. This requirement was not met as evidenced by LPA observed a small plastic swimming pool in the backyard full of water accessible to children. This poses an immediate risk to the Health, Safety or Personal Rights to children in care.
- 102417(g)(8)Type B
OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME
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 did not observe a current roster. This poses a potential risk Health, Safety Personal Rights risk to children in care.
2022
- 102416(c)Type A
PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS
The licensee and other personnel as specified shall complete training on preventive health practices, including pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid, pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866. Licensee engaged in conduct inimical by lying about who was present in the home and identifying an additional day care child in the home.
- 1596.8595(c)Type B
A licensed child care facility or home shall provide to the parents of each child receiving services in the facility copies of any licensing report that documents any Type A citation that represents an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care as specified in paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) of Section 1596.893b. This requirement was not met as evidenced by Child 1 is missing LIC9224. This poses a potential risk Health, Safety Personal Rights risk to children in care.
- 102425(b)Type B
INFANT SAFE SLEEP
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed three infants asleep in play yards with blankets. One infant had a boppy pillow in play yard which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102425(c)(2)Type B
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Child 11 is missing LIC9227 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102425(j)(2)(D)Type B
INFANT SAFE SLEEP
Based on interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Child 1, 2, 4, 7, 10 and 11 do not have a Safe Sleep log which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1596.8662(b)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Assistant Norma has not completed Mandated Reporter Training which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1597.622(a)(1)Type B
Family Day Care Homes
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Assistant Norma does not have immunization against pertussis, measles and influenza which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102419(d)Type B
ADMISSION PROCEDURES AND PARENTAL AND AUTHORIZED
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Child 4, 5, and 10 are missing LIC995 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102417(g)(8)Type B
OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed a child 5, 7 and 8 are missing from the roster of children which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102416.5(d)(1)Type A
STAFFING RATIO AND CAPACITY
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Licensee had six infants in care and out of ratio which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102416.3(a)(6)Type B
ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING BUILDING OR GROUNDS
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA asked to see off limits bedrooms and found a lady, Lissette De La Torre Banuelos in an off limits bedroom with and infant. Infant was identified as a day care child and not Banuelos child which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102370(d)(1)Type A
CRIMINAL RECORD CLEARANCE
Based on interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Lissette De La Torre Banuelos does not have fingerprint clearance which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102418(a)Type B
IMMUNIZATIONS
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Child 4, 5, 7, 8 and 11 are missing immunization records which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
9 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2026-02-12.
3 routine inspections, 2 complaint visits. 1 complaint on record, 1 of 1 substantiated.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection3 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type A · 2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection2 Type A · 9 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
21 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Gilroy
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Elida Gaeta licensed in California?
Yes, Elida Gaeta is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2002.
How many citations does Elida Gaeta have?
Elida Gaeta has 21 citations on record: 4 Type A (more serious) and 17 Type B citations. It has received 9 visits (3 inspections, 2 complaint visits, 4 other visits).
When was Elida Gaeta last inspected?
Elida Gaeta was last inspected on February 12, 2026 (about 3 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Elida Gaeta?
Elida Gaeta 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 Gilroy, Santa Clara County, California.
How does Elida Gaeta compare to other daycares in Santa Clara County?
Elida Gaeta has 21 citations. The county average is 2.6 citations per facility. There are 1,913 licensed childcare facilities in Santa Clara County.
Does Elida Gaeta have any serious violations?
Elida Gaeta has 4 Type A citations on record. Type A citations indicate conditions that pose an immediate health or safety risk to children. Review the inspection timeline above for details on each citation.
Has Elida Gaeta had any complaint inspections?
Elida Gaeta has received 2 complaint-triggered inspections. 1 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Elida Gaeta serve?
Elida Gaeta serves children from infants to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 14 children.
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