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Capistrano Beach Cities Ymca-ambuehl
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 75 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (949) 493-5327
- Address
- 28001 San Juan Creek Rd.
- Licensed since
Orange County context
2,923*CCLD
Total facilities
2.4*CCLD
Avg citations
5.6*CCLD
Avg visits
1.3*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
2 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.
- 101216.2(e)Type B
TEACHER AIDE QUALIFICATIONS AND DUTIES
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.
- 101516.5(b)(1)Type A
TEACHER-CHILD RATIO
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.
Inspection record
5 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2026-03-24.
4 routine inspections.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type A · 1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
2 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in San Juan Capistrano
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Capistrano Beach Cities Ymca-ambuehl licensed in California?
Yes, Capistrano Beach Cities Ymca-ambuehl is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 1989.
How many citations does Capistrano Beach Cities Ymca-ambuehl have?
Capistrano Beach Cities Ymca-ambuehl has 2 citations on record: 1 Type A (more serious) and 1 Type B citation. It has received 5 visits (4 inspections, 1 other visit).
When was Capistrano Beach Cities Ymca-ambuehl last inspected?
Capistrano Beach Cities Ymca-ambuehl was last inspected on March 24, 2026 (5 weeks ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Capistrano Beach Cities Ymca-ambuehl?
Capistrano Beach Cities Ymca-ambuehl is a Child Care Center (CCC), which is a facility-based program typically serving larger groups of children with multiple staff members with a licensed capacity of 75 children. It is located in San Juan Capistrano, Orange County, California.
How does Capistrano Beach Cities Ymca-ambuehl compare to other daycares in Orange County?
Capistrano Beach Cities Ymca-ambuehl has 2 citations, which is below the county average of 2.4 citations per facility. There are 2,923 licensed childcare facilities in Orange County.
Does Capistrano Beach Cities Ymca-ambuehl have any serious violations?
Capistrano Beach Cities Ymca-ambuehl has 1 Type A citation 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.
What ages does Capistrano Beach Cities Ymca-ambuehl serve?
Capistrano Beach Cities Ymca-ambuehl serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 75 children.
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