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CAPISTRANO BEACH CITIES YMCA-AMBUEHL

28001 SAN JUAN CREEK RD., San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

Facility:
300607120
Type:
SCHOOL AGE DAY CARE CENTER
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 17, 2026
Additional info
Source:
California Community Care Licensing Division
District office:
Not listed
License effective:
Not found
Capacity:
75

Inspection snapshot

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Latest inspectionMarch 24, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 24, 2026

Summary

This summary covers five available inspections for CAPISTRANO BEACH CITIES YMCA-AMBUEHL from March 21, 2022 through March 24, 2026.

One inspection recorded a violation, with two recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on February 21, 2024 and involved staff-to-child ratio, with a due date of February 22, 2024.

Three later inspections, from February 26, 2024 through March 24, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
5

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
2

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
2

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

5 total inspections vs 4 local median in 92675

Compared to 17 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.4
Local median
0.25

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
20%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
20%
Local median
25%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.41

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.

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Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Teacher-Child Ratio (b) There shall be a staffing ratio of one teacher and one aide present to every 28 children in attendance. (1) A teacher shall supervise no more than 14 children or with an aide a maximum of 28 children. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation at 2;45 pm, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above that one staff was supervising 28 children in Y2 which poses an immediate health, safety risk to persons in care. Staff stated help will arrive soon. LPA observed another staff arrived at 3:15 pm.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 22, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101516.5(b)(1) - 101516.5(b)(1)
Official code
101516.5(b)(1)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Teacher Aide Qualifications and Duties (e) An aide shall work only under the direct supervision of a teacher. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: On 2:45 pm based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above having an aid with 13 children outside on the bench area poses a potential health, safety risk to persons in care. Another staff arrived at 3:15 pm.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 22, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216.2(e) - 101216.2(e)
Official code
101216.2(e)