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Latest inspectionMay 11, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 11, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 10 available inspections for YMCA School Age Child Care Program Melrose Elementary from January 19, 2023 through May 11, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with five recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on January 10, 2024 and involved hazardous access.
Six later inspections, from October 18, 2024 through May 11, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
Total inspections
10
3 in last 12 months
Recorded violations
5
0 in last 12 months
Higher-concern violations
2
0 in last 12 months
Repeated topics
0
Last 36 months
Local comparison
10 total inspections vs 12 local median in 33712
Compared to 24 local facilities
Recorded violations per inspection
This provider
0.5
Local median
0.52
0.5This provider
0.52Local median
Inspections with higher-concern violations
This provider
20%
Local median
20%
20%This provider
20%Local median
Inspections with recorded violations
This provider
20%
Local median
35%
20%This provider
35%Local median
Repeated topics
This provider
0
Local average
1.92
0This provider
1.92Local average
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 any one-time violations or report details.
Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
The center operator did not maintain the record of drills for a minimum of 12 months from the date of the fire drill.
Report comments
A fire drill log was not maintained. The last entry in the log was 6-23. We had a fire drill today and a new log was started.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 29 - Fire Drills. VI. B. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 14 Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness and Response, Pages 32-34)
Official code
29-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Indoor and outdoor play areas were not inspected daily for basic health and safety and/or any problems were not corrected before the play area is used by children and/or daily inspection logs were not maintained for 12 months.
Report comments
The checklist had not been documented since 6-23. The checklist was started today.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 57 - Premises Free of Health and Safety Hazards (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 22-23)
See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care personnel who did not have documentation to show a start date in the introductory coursein child care within 90 days of employment in the child care industry.
Report comments
One staff had not started her training
Correction status
Due by September 5, 2023
More details
Report section
PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. .
Official code
12-07
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Bedding and/or linens were not stored in a sanitary manner.
Correction / follow-up note
The children did not have individual baskets to place their belongings. Submit a picture of the baskets for each child.
Correction status
Due by September 5, 2023
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 53 - Napping Equipment
Official code
53-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The childrens center does not have documentation of all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the childrens center exposure plan.
Suggested questions for parents based on recorded violations in inspection reports. If there are not enough source-backed violations, you will see general questions for daycare.
Finding-specific
How does your team currently handle the daily safety checks for the indoor and outdoor play areas?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records show an inspection report from January 2024 noted a gap in the documentation of daily safety inspections for play areas. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center ensures these routine checks are consistently performed and logged.
Context
The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection, and subsequent inspections have been clean.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you describe how you manage the storage of children's personal items and bedding to keep them organized and sanitary?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from August 2023 identified a need for better storage solutions for children's belongings. This question allows the director to explain the current system for maintaining a clean and orderly environment for nap time supplies.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for maintaining and documenting required emergency drills, such as fire drills?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records from January 2024 indicated that fire drill logs were not fully maintained at that time. Asking about this helps parents understand how the center tracks and verifies that these essential safety exercises are conducted regularly.
Context
The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all staff members remain up to date on required health and safety training and exposure plan refreshers?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an August 2023 inspection noted a need for updated documentation regarding staff refresher training on exposure plans. This question provides insight into how the center monitors and verifies that all employees complete their required professional development.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps do you take to ensure new staff members complete their required introductory training within the expected timeframe?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An inspection report from August 2023 mentioned that documentation for introductory staff training was missing for a team member. Asking about this helps parents understand the center's current administrative oversight for onboarding new personnel.