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Gabriela Lara
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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) 843-8720
- 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
33 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.
2025
- 102416.5(e)Type A
STAFFING RATIO AND CAPACITY
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 by interviews conducted stating licensee would provide care for children at a large capacity mulitple times without assistants present. This poses an immediate risk to the Health, Safety or Personal Rights to children in care.
- 102423(a)(2)Type A
PERSONAL RIGHTS
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 was not met by evidence obtained and interviews conducted during the investigation where multiple parties provided evidence of unhealthy practices at the facility. This poses an immediate risk to the Health, Safety or Personal Rights to children in care.
- 102425(b)Type B
INFANT SAFE SLEEP
- 102423(a)(2)Type A
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. The requirement was not met as evidenced by LPA observing a video where an infant was sleeping on a stroller while being covered by a blanket. Infant was not accommodated with safe sleeping furnishings.
- 102425(b)Type A
INFANT SAFE SLEEP
(b) Cribs or play yards shall be free from all loose articles and objects The requirement was not met as evidenced by LPA observing a video where infants were sleeping in play yards with blankets in the play yard. Play yard should have been free of loose articles and/or objects.
2024
- 102416.5(d)(1)Type A
STAFFING RATIO AND CAPACITY
Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed six preschool children and six infants including two under one year old. Licensee is operation out of ratio which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102417(g)Type B
OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed the emergency exit in the back yard is obstructed by a mesh fence which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102417(g)(7)Type B
OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Child 10 is missing LIC627 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 interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Licensee could not find a current roster of the children 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 interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Licensee's husband did not have immunization records on file which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2023
- 102418(a)Type B
IMMUNIZATIONS
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Child 1 did not have immunization record on file which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102417(g)(5)Type A
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed a water table with water in it about halfway full which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102417(g)(7)Type B
OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above Child 5 and 8 are missing LIC627 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 did not observed a current roster of the children which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102417(g)(3)Type A
OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed stairs were not barricaded in the home which poses an immediate 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. Licensee's assistant Lidia does not have immunization records against measles 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 and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Licensee is not maintaining a Safe Sleep log for infants in care for the duration of the time the child has been in care which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102425(e)Type B
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed two infants crying for a long period of time (one infant for approximately 20 minutes and another for 10 minutes) in separate play pens and being told to go to sleep in Spanish which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102418(g)(1)Type B
IMMUNIZATIONS
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Child 7 immunization record need to be updated which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2021
- 102370(d)(1)Type A
CRIMINAL RECORD CLEARANCE
102370(d)(1) Criminal Record Clearance. 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 Isaac does not have fingerprint clearance. This poses an immediate risk to the Health, Safety or Personal Rights to children in care.
- 101417(g)(5)(A)Type B
Fences shall be at least five feet high and shall be constructed so that the fence does not obscure the pool from view. The bottom and sides of the fence shall comply with Division 1, Appendix Chapter 4 of the 1994 Uniform Building Code. In addition to meeting all of the aforementioned requirements for fences, gates shall swing away from the pool, self-close and have a self-latching device located no more than six inches from the top of the gate. Pool covers shall be strong enough to completely support the weight of an adult and shall be placed on the pool and locked while the pool is not in use. This requirement was not met as evidenced by The fence does not meet regulation standards and is only 4ft 10 1/2 inches high. This poses a potential risk Health, Safety Personal Rights risk to children in care.
- 102417(g)Type B
OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME
The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child. This requirement was not met as evidenced by LPA observed the back area of the yard was not secured with proper fencing. The fence was off it's hinges and fell down. LPA observed cactus, work tools and building material in the area. This poses a potential risk Health, Safety Personal Rights risk to children in care.
- 1596.8595(c)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
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 LPA and LPM did not observe LIC9224 signed for children present for report on 10/07/2021. This poses a potential risk Health, Safety Personal Rights risk to children in care.
- 101417(g)(5)(A)Type A
Fences shall be at least five feet high and shall be constructed so that the fence does not obscure the pool from view. The bottom and sides of the fence shall comply with Division 1, Appendix Chapter 4 of the 1994 Uniform Building Code. In addition to meeting all of the aforementioned requirements for fences, gates shall swing away from the pool, self-close and have a self-latching device located no more than six inches from the top of the gate. Pool covers shall be strong enough to completely support the weight of an adult and shall be placed on the pool and locked while the pool is not in use. This requirement was not met as evidenced by LPA and LPM observed a swimming pool with a 4ft fence. The fence did not have a self-latching device. Water was observed in the pool after a recent rainfall. This poses an immediate risk to the Health, Safety or Personal Rights to children in care.
- 101417(g)Type B
The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child. This requirement was not met as evidenced by The emergency exit that leads to the sidewalk on Mantelli Dr. is blocked by several weeds, tree branches, building materials and broken toys which obscures the exit. 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 and LPM observed a pond on the right side of the home that did not have proper fencing. The fence was 4ft 1in and does not close properly. 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 of the children. This poses a potential risk Health, Safety Personal Rights risk to children in care.
- 102417(g)(3)Type B
OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME
Where children less than five years old are in care, stairs shall be fenced or barricaded. This requirement was not met as evidenced by LPA observed stairs are not properly barricaded. This poses a potential risk Health, Safety Personal Rights risk to children in care.
- 102417(g)(1)Type B
OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME
Fireplaces and open-face heaters shall be screened to prevent access by children. The home shall contain a fire extinguisher and smoke detector device which meet standards established by the State Fire Marshal. This requirement was not met as evidenced by LPA observed a 3A40BC fire extinguisher that is empty. This poses a potential risk Health, Safety Personal Rights risk to children in care.
- 102417(d)Type B
OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME
The home shall provide safe toys, play equipment and materials. This requirement was not met as evidenced by Some toys are broken and need to be discarded. This poses a potential risk Health, Safety Personal Rights risk to children in care.
- 102417(b)Type B
OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME
The home shall be kept clean and orderly, with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. This requirement was not met as evidenced by LPA observed that the walls in the home are dirty and need to be wiped down, toys need to be cleaned indoor and outdoor. This poses a potential risk Health, Safety Personal Rights risk to children in care.
- 102370(d)(1)Type A
CRIMINAL RECORD CLEARANCE
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 LPA observed Isaac Lara does not have clearance. This poses an immediate risk to the Health, Safety or Personal Rights to children in care.
- 102418(g)Type B
IMMUNIZATIONS
102418(g) Immunization. Licensee shall document and maintain each child’s immunizations as long as the child is enrolled. Child 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 are missing immunization records. This poses a potential risk Health, Safety Personal Rights risk to children in care.
Inspection record
10 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2026-02-27.
4 routine inspections, 3 complaint visits. 2 complaints on record, 3 of 2 substantiated.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint2 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type A · 4 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection2 Type A · 7 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type A · 2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Other2 Type A · 2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type A · 6 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
33 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Gilroy
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Gabriela Lara licensed in California?
Yes, Gabriela Lara is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2009.
How many citations does Gabriela Lara have?
Gabriela Lara has 33 citations on record: 11 Type A (more serious) and 22 Type B citations. It has received 10 visits (4 inspections, 3 complaint visits, 3 other visits).
When was Gabriela Lara last inspected?
Gabriela Lara was last inspected on February 27, 2026 (about 2 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Gabriela Lara?
Gabriela Lara 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 Gabriela Lara compare to other daycares in Santa Clara County?
Gabriela Lara has 33 citations. The county average is 2.6 citations per facility. There are 1,913 licensed childcare facilities in Santa Clara County.
Does Gabriela Lara have any serious violations?
Gabriela Lara has 11 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 Gabriela Lara had any complaint inspections?
Gabriela Lara has received 3 complaint-triggered inspections. 3 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Gabriela Lara serve?
Gabriela Lara serves children from infants to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 14 children.
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