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SADDLEBACK VALLEY YMCA-TIJERAS CREEKLicense 3042707082 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

(Page 2) On 4/10/2025, the Orange County Regional Child Care Licensing Office received a complaint with the allegations listed above: Reporting Party (RP) alleged that (1) staff withheld snack from day care child as a form of discipline, (2) staff speaks to children inappropriately. On 4/15/2025, LPA made an unannounced visit to the facility. LPA conducted interviews with five (5) staff and five (5) children. LPA also reviewed personnel files, and facility provided LPA with facility roster. Three (3) out of ten interviewees stated that a staff member spoke inappropriately to children by raising their voice. The three interviewees stated that this staff member has raised their voice on multiple occasions when speaking to the daycare children. Four (4) out of ten interviewees corroborated a recent incident in which a staff member withheld snack, which the child brought from home, as a form of discipline. The Orange County Regional Child Care Licensing Office has investigated the complaint alleging (1) staff withheld snack from day care child as a form of discipline, (2) staff speaks to children inappropriately. Based on information gathered from LPA\342\200\231s interviews, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the allegations are substantiated. California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 & Chapter 1, Section 101223 Personal Rights is being cited; see LIC 9099D. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Mayra Reynoso Rosales.

Citations

2 citations recorded*CCLD

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.

  • PERSONAL RIGHTS

    101223(a)(1) To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews, the facility did not comply with the section cited above in that, a staff member withheld snack from a daycare child and spoke inappropriately to children, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • PERSONAL RIGHTS

    101223(a)(3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment... including but not limited to: interference with functions of daily living including eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that, a staff member withheld snack from a daycare child, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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What happened during the June 3, 2025 inspection of SADDLEBACK VALLEY YMCA-TIJERAS CREEK?

This was a complaint inspection of SADDLEBACK VALLEY YMCA-TIJERAS CREEK on June 3, 2025. 2 citations were issued: 2 Type B.

Were any citations issued to SADDLEBACK VALLEY YMCA-TIJERAS CREEK on June 3, 2025?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (0 Type A, 2 Type B). The first citation was for: "101223(a)(1) To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons. This requirement was..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was a complaint inspection. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern about the facility to CCLD.

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