ALVAREZ, GLORIA

San Jose, CA 95122

Facility:: 434404552
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

Recent higher-concern violation

At least one higher-concern violation appears in the last 12 months.

Next: Read reports, examine repeated topics below, look at the broader history, and ask what changed afterward.

Latest inspectionMay 11, 2026

Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJanuary 31, 2025

Summary

This summary covers five available inspections for ALVAREZ, GLORIA from March 11, 2022 through May 11, 2026.

Four inspections recorded violations, with 24 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 11, 2026 and involved sleep safety, with a due date of May 25, 2026.

That higher-concern topic showed up in three inspections.

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

At a glance

Total inspections: 5
Recorded violations: 24
Higher-concern violations: 13
Repeated topics: 0

Local comparison

5 total inspections vs 4 local median in 95122

Compared to 28 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 11, 2026View official report

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 interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above: Infant in care did not have their safe-sleep logs, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status: Plan of correction due by May 25, 2026

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)

January 31, 2025View official report

No recorded violations in this report

March 22, 2023View 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, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed shampoos and conditioners in children's bathroom accessible to children which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status: Cleared at visit

More details

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

Environmental health

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: (5) 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 is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed two large garbage cans in the front yard where children play filled with water. One garbage can had 23 inches of water and the other 25 inches of water which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status: Cleared at visit

More details

Official CA class: Type A deficiency
Report section: CCR 102417(g)(5) - 102417(g)(5)
Official code: 102417(g)(5)

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, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Upon arrival, LPA observed licensee's son Ramon Rocha in front of the home. Licensee stated he must have stopped by to visit but left which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status: Plan of correction due by March 23, 2023

More details

Official CA class: Type A deficiency
Report section: CCR 102370(d)(1) - 102370(d)(1)
Official code: 102370(d)(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, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. The infant was on a bed surrounded by blankets and one blanket covering infant which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status: Plan of correction due by March 23, 2023

More details

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

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 be near enough to the sleeping infant to be able to hear them wake up. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Licensee and assistant were not near to hear child wake up. Licensee was in the kitchen and assistant was in the day care room which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status: Plan of correction due by March 29, 2023

More details

Official CA class: Type B deficiency
Report section: CCR 102425(j)(4) - 102425(j)(4)
Official code: 102425(j)(4)

Sleep safety

Report finding: Infant Safe Sleep The provider shall supervise infants while they are sleeping and adhere to the following requirements: If the infant is sleeping in a separate room from where the provider is stationed, the door to the room the infant is sleeping in shall remain open at all times. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Licensee closed the door where infant was sleeping which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status: Plan of correction due by March 29, 2023

More details

Official CA class: Type B deficiency
Report section: CCR 102425(j)(5) - 102425(j)(5)
Official code: 102425(j)(5)

Sleep safety

Report finding: Infant Safe Sleep The provider shall supervise infants while they are sleeping and adhere to the following requirements: If the infant is sleeping in a separate room from where the provider is stationed, the door to the room the infant is sleeping in shall remain open at all times. The provider shall be able to visually observe the infant without moving the door. 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 in an off limits bedroom with the door open about two inches which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status: Plan of correction due by March 29, 2023

More details

Official CA class: Type B deficiency
Report section: CCR 102425(j)(5)(A) - 102425(j)(5)(A)
Official code: 102425(j)(5)(A)

Licensing compliance

Report finding: Alterations to Existing Building or Grounds (a) Prior to making alterations or additions to a family child care home or grounds, the licensee shall notify the Department of the proposed changed, including, but not limited to, the following: (6) 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 is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed an infant sleeping in an off limits bedroom with the door open about two inches which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status: Plan of correction due by March 22, 2023

More details

Official CA class: Type B deficiency
Report section: CCR 102416.3(a)(6) - 102416.3(a)(6)
Official code: 102416.3(a)(6)

Health or food records

Report finding: Immunizations (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 5 does not have immunization records which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status: Plan of correction due by March 29, 2023

More details

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

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. The Individual Infant Sleeping Plan [LIC 9227 (3/20)] shall be maintained in the infant’s file and shall be available to the Department for review. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Child 5 is missing LIC9227 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status: Plan of correction due by March 29, 2023

More details

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

April 1, 2022View official report

Recordkeeping

Report finding: 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 1 is missing LIC627. This poses a potential risk Health, Safety Personal Rights risk to children in care.
Correction status: Plan of correction due by April 8, 2022

More details

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

Recordkeeping

Report finding: 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 child 1 was not listed on the roster. This poses a potential risk Health, Safety Personal Rights risk to children in care.
Correction status: Cleared at visit

More details

Official CA class: Type B deficiency
Report section: CCR 102417(g)(8) - 102417(g)(8)
Official code: 102417(g)(8)

Background screening

Report finding: 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 was not met as evidenced by child 1 is missing LIC995. This poses a potential risk Health, Safety Personal Rights risk to children in care.
Correction status: Plan of correction due by April 8, 2022

More details

Official CA class: Type B deficiency
Report section: CCR 102419(d)(1) - 102419(d)(1)
Official code: 102419(d)(1)

Parent rights

Report finding: 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 LPAs observed child 1 is missing LIC9224 for Type A citation issued on 03/11/2022. This poses a potential risk Health, Safety Personal Rights risk to children in care.
Correction status: Plan of correction due by April 8, 2022

More details

Official CA class: Type B deficiency
Report section: HSC 1596.8595(c) - 1596.8595(c)
Official code: 1596.8595(c)

March 11, 2022View 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, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed Clorox Wipes, ointments and alcohol wipes that state keep our of reach of children located near the front door accessible to children. In the front yard, LPA observed potting soil, liquid Drano and Fabuloso accessible to children. which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status: Plan of correction due by March 12, 2022

More details

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

Equipment or readiness

Report finding: Licensure Requirements Every family day care home for children shall have one or more carbon monoxide detectors in the facility that meet the standards established in Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 13260) of Part 2 Division 12. The department shall account for the presence of these detectors during inspections. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA did not observe a working carbon monoxide detector. which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status: Plan of correction due by March 18, 2022

More details

Official CA class: Type B deficiency
Report section: HSC 1597.543 - 1597.543
Official code: 1597.543

Facility condition

Report finding: Operation of A Family Child Care Home (b) The home shall be kept clean and orderly, with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed left over food out, paperwork all over the kitchen table, a bug zapper full of bugs inside it and on the kitchen counter were food and drinks are located for children which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status: Plan of correction due by March 18, 2022

More details

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

Equipment or readiness

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: (1) 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 Marshall. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed two wall heaters that did not have barricades properly attached which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status: Plan of correction due by March 11, 2022

More details

Official CA class: Type B deficiency
Report section: CCR 102417(g)(1) - 102417(g)(1)
Official code: 102417(g)(1)

Equipment or readiness

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: (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 baby walker and saucer in the day care room and another baby walker in the front yard were children play which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status: Plan of correction due by March 11, 2022

More details

Official CA class: Type B deficiency
Report section: CCR 102417(g)(10) - 102417(g)(10)
Official code: 102417(g)(10)

Sleep safety

Report finding: Infant Safe Sleep (a) There shall be one crib or play yard for each infant who is unable to climb out of the crib or play yard. (3) Mattresses shall be firm and covered with a fitted sheet that is appropriate to the mattress size, fits tightly on the mattress, and overlaps the underside of the mattress so it cannot be dislodged. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed play yards and cribs had several blankets and the play yard did not have a fitted sheet. Licensee stated she places all the blankets in them to make it soft and comfy for the children which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status: Plan of correction due by March 11, 2022

More details

Official CA class: Type B deficiency
Report section: CCR 102425(a)(3) - 102425(a)(3)
Official code: 102425(a)(3)

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. Child 8 and 10 are missing LIC627 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status: Plan of correction due by March 18, 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. Child 10 did not have current immunization records which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status: Plan of correction due by June 11, 2022

More details

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

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 interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA did not observe a Safe Sleep log for child 10 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status: Plan of correction due by March 18, 2022

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)