Child Care Center
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Y Academy At Monterey Park
Phoenix, AZ
· Maricopa County
2301 North 3rd Street,
Phoenix, AZ 85004
Quick Facts
Capacity
187 children
Type of Care
3/4/5-year-old Care, Full-Day Care, Infant Care, One-year-old Care, Part Day Care, School-Age Child Care, Two-year-old Care
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
0020295CDCIL77143893
License Holder
VALLEY OF THE SUN YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
Licensed Since
2024
License Issued
Aug 22, 2026
Active Through
Aug 21, 2027
Issued By
Arizona Department of Health Services
Accreditation
Quality First
District Office
ADHS Bureau of Child Care Licensing
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About the Provider
Y ACADEMY AT MONTEREY PARK is a Child Care Center in Phoenix AZ, with a maximum capacity of 187 children. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection # | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| INSP-0179798 | 2026-08-04 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Annual Compliance Inspection conducted on 8/4/2026 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was conducted. 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 completed at the time of the inspection. BCCL staff emailed the Empower Self-Evaluation Assessment link to the Provider. The DES Group Size evaluation form was completed at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 3 of 3 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed but are not limited to: *Labeling personal items *Outlet coverings *Trash can maintenance *Fencing maintenance *Stacked chairs | |||
| INSP-0176335 | 2026-06-16 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the complaint investigation conducted on 6/16/26 for case #00173798 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. A copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was provided at the time of the inspection. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. Ratios observed were: Infants: 1:3 1/2-year-old children: 2:7 3-5-year-old children: 1:10, 2:11 School-age children: 2:13 There were 5 staff interviewed during this investigation. There were 6 children interviewed during this investigation. There were 3 staff files reviewed during this investigation. Others interviewed: The Compliance Officer contacted the complainant on 6/16/26 by phone. Documentation reviewed: Rosters, activity schedules. Upon completion of the complaint investigation # 00173798, it was determined from observation, interview and documentation, that 4 of 4 allegations lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. | |||
| INSP-0174084 | 2026-05-19 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Case #168870, Case #169477 and Case #170028 investigation conducted on 5/19/2026, subject to changes pending programmatic review. A focused inspection was conducted. The Compliance Officer spoke with the Complainant on 5/19/2026. The following room ratios were observed: Infants: 1:5 One's/Two's: 2:12 Three's/Four's: 1:12, 1:11 Five staff members were interviewed during this investigation. The following documentation were reviewed at the time of the inspection: Emergency cards and diaper logs. Upon completion of the Complaint investigation, it was determined from observation and staff interview that 1 of 2 allegations for Case #168870 was was substantiated, 2 of 4 allegations for Case #169477 were substantiated and 2 of 9 allegations for Case #170028 were substantiated. The other allegations lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. The following citations were observed. | |||
| INSP-0169584 | 2026-03-05 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: State of Deficiencies Amended on 4.15.26. The purpose of this inspection was to conduct complaint investigation #00160969 on 3/05/2026. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. A Plan of Corrections will not be accepted at this time. The following ratios were observed: Infants: 1:5 Ones: 1:5 Twos: 1:5 Threes/Fours/Fives: 2:14 The complainant was interviewed as part of this investigation. Four staff members were interviewed as part of this investigation. Two of two Fingerprint Clearance Cards reviewed were valid through the DPS website. The following documents were reviewed: *Staff files *Rosters Upon completion of Complaint #00160969, it was determined from staff interview, facility documentation, and the Compliance Officer's observation, that three of three allegations were substantiated. The following deficiencies were observed, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. | |||
| INSP-0163601 | 2025-12-08 | Modification | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Modification Compliance Inspection conducted on 12/8/25 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted. 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. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed but are not limited to: Room postings, diaper-changing area requirements, infant equipment. | |||
| INSP-0162599 | 2025-11-13 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiency was observed at the time of the complaint investigation conducted on 11/13/25 for case #00149146 and is subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. A copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was provided at the time of the inspection. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. Ratios observed were: Infants: 1:1 Ones: 1:1 School-age: 1:7 There were six staff interviewed during this investigation. There were four children interviewed during this investigation. There were four staff files reviewed during this investigation. Documentation reviewed: Rosters. Compliance Officers attempted to contact the complainant on 10/28/25 and 10/30/25 via telephone and email. A return response was not received as of the date of this report. Upon completion of the complaint investigation # 00149146, it was determined from observation, interview and documentation, that 2 of 2 allegations were unable to be substantiated. | |||
| INSP-0147337 | 2025-08-12 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Annual Compliance Inspection conducted on 08/12/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was conducted. 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 discussed at the time of the inspection. Please submit within 10 days. The Empower Self-Evaluation was completed at the time of the inspection. The DES Group Size evaluation form was completed at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 4 of 4 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed but are not limited to: *Statement of Services requirements *Required temperatures for refrigerator/freezer *Restroom maintenance *Fencing requirements and maintenance | |||
| INSP-0135781 | 2025-07-16 | Modification | Complete |
| Initial Comments: No deficiencies were observed at the time of the Modification Compliance Inspection conducted on 7/16/25. This report is subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted. The requested room changes were approved. A copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was provided at the time of the inspection. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed but are not limited to: Diaper-changing areas (dedicated counter-tops) - related items only, ensuring that unrelated items are not placed on the surface. | |||
| INSP-0049209 | 2024-10-17 | Initial Monitoring | Complete |
| Initial Comments: Compliance The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Initial Monitoring Compliance Inspection conducted on 10/17/24 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The fingerprint clearance cards for 6 of 6 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed but are not limited to: Entrance code/access, Medications and labeling, Drinking fountain surfaces, and Playground fence maintenance. Compliance Officer is Flossie A. Wagner. | |||
| INSP-0046459 | 2024-08-14 | Compliance (Initial) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Initial Compliance Inspection conducted on 8/14/24 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. The Empower Self-Evaluation was discussed at the time of the inspection. The DES Contact form was discussed at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 3 of 3 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed but are not limited to: Attendance records, Emergency Information and Immunization Record cards, Reporting of suspected abuse or neglect, Labeling of personal products, Supervision, Floor and restroom maintenance, Diaper-changing areas and supervision, Age-appropriate materials, Playground maintenance (including trees, sand, bordering materials), Water availability, Activity area postings. Compliance Officer #1 is Flossie A. Wagner. Compliance Officer #2 is Stephanie Jake. Compliance Officer Supervisor is Dale J. Evans. | |||
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