Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
Scottsdale/ Paradise Valley Y.m.c.a.
Scottsdale, AZ
· Maricopa County
6869 EAST SHEA BOULEVARD,
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Quick Facts
Capacity
185 children
Age Range
Twos; Three to Five; School-Age
Type of Care
{3/4/5-year-old Care, Full-Day Care, One-year-old Care, Part Day Care, School-Age Child Care, Two-year-old Care}
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CDC-5543
License Issued
Jun 1, 2025
Expired
May 31, 2026
Issued By
Arizona Department of Health Services
Accreditation
DES
District Office
ADHS Division of Licensing Services
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About the Provider
For the Y, providing “every opportunity to reach farther†is a very real promise we make to this community. It means that your YMCA—an organization with the capacity and will to inspire positive and lasting social change—is pursuing a mission to do just that. So what does that mean for you?
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection # | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| INSP-0172635 | 2026-04-22 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct Complaint investigations 165706 & 165707 on 4.22.2026. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days. The Compliance Officer provided a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights and the Small Business Bill of Rights to the Facility Director at the time of the inspection. Ratios observed were as follows: 1/2s 1:3 (a 4 year-old was present) 3/5s 2:16 There were 4 staff interviewed during this investigation. There were 2 staff files reviewed during this investigation. 2 of 2 Fingerprint Clearance cards reviewed were valid via the DPS website search. The following documents were observed: Medications and forms, children's Records, illness log, and the medication chain of command. Upon completion of Complaint investigation 165706, it was determined from the Compliance Officer's observations and interviews that the allegation was substantiated. Upon completion of Complaint investigation 165707, it was determined from the Compliance Officer's observations and interviews that the allegation was unable to be substantiated due to a lack of sufficient evidence. The following deficiencies were observed and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The following was discussed but not limited to: 1. Communicable diseases 2. Illness log 3. Chain of command for medications 4. Retention requirements 5. Age-appropriate spaces | |||
| INSP-0168883 | 2026-02-27 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 2/27/2026 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Compliance Officer provided a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights and the Small Business Bill of Rights to the Facility Director at the time of the inspection. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days. ***The Director was reminded of the license expiration date and to log on to the portal to pay the fees prior to the license expiring. 4 vehicles were inspected and are approved to be used to transport enrolled children. 6 of 6 Fingerprint Clearance cards reviewed were valid via the DPS website search. The Emergency Disaster Plan update form was completed at the time of the inspection. BCCL staff emailed the Empower Self-Evaluation link to the Provider. The DES Group Size requirements were observed to be compliant at the time of the inspection. The following was discussed but not limited to: 1. All staff must document times of arrival and departure. 2. Children's Records must be complete with all of the required information. 3. Storage items must be in good repair and free from hazards. | |||
| INSP-0131220 | 2025-05-12 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation (#00129056) on 5/12/2025. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The Compliance Officer provided the facility with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The ratios observed were: Toddler Room (1's-5's)- 2:15 There were 3 staff members interviewed during this investigation. There were 4 staff files reviewed during this investigation. Documentation observed was: 1. Staff files 2. Incident Communication Sheets. 3. Parent Handbook. 4. Sign In & Out Records. 5. Email threads. 6. Staff written statements. 7. Discipline Guideline agreement. 8. Individualized Support Plan. 9. Confidential Diagnostic Assessment. 10. Service Consent Form. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation that the allegation was unable to be substantiated due to a lack of sufficient evidence. The following deficiencies were observed and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The following was discussed, but not limited to: 1. Dates of contacting Good-faith references must be documented in the files. | |||
| INSP-0099914 | 2025-03-04 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 03.04.25 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. A copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was provided at the time of the inspection. The Emergency Disaster Contact form was emailed to the Director at the time of the inspection. The Empower Self-Evaluation was completed at the time of the inspection. The Fingerprint Clearance cards for 2 of 2 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed but are not limited to: 1. Specific items on the menu. 2. Climbing structures against the walls/fence. 3. Keeping toys clean on the playground. 4. Soiled clothing containers must be lined. 5. Outlets must be covered with a safety plug. 6. Maintaining the rubberized surfacing on the playground. 7. Extension cords must not be used in licensed areas. 8. Cleanliness of floor coverings. 9. Covering the open floor space in the Community room. 10. Cords must be inaccessible to enrolled children. 11. The vent in the Family restroom must be operable. 12. The caulking around the sink must be free from cracks. 13. The succulent plant in the toilet room must be removed. 14. Field trip forms must be complete and attendance must be taken during the required times. 15. All staff must record arrival and departure times. | |||
| INSP-0041530 | 2024-03-12 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 3/12/2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Name of Compliance Officer: Jennifer Flicker The Written Documentation is required to be submitted through the Licensing Portal within 10 days of the receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The following was discussed and was not limited to: 1) Removing the 5 cans of paint that the maintenance man had left on the floor of the outdoor breezeway that is on way to the licensed outdoor picnic area (currently the area is not being used), and 2) Removing the electric coffee pot with the warming base that the staff was using and had left in the unoccupied licensed teen room. There were 5 staff files reviewed. 5 of the 5 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website. The Empower Assessment was completed at the time of the inspection. | |||
| INSP-0029039 | 2023-06-30 | Modification | Complete |
| Initial Comments: No deficiencies were found at the time of the modification inspection conducted on 6/30/2023 and is subject to change pending programmatic review. Name of Compliance Officer: Jennifer Flicker. The indoor climbing globe structure placed over the carpet in the YMCA kids club room was discussed regarding mats being placed under the structure. | |||
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