Description: Y KIDZ - SOUTHWEST VALLEY Y M C A is a Child Care Center in GOODYEAR AZ, with a maximum capacity of 270 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of School-Age. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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| Inspection # | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| INSP-0173898 | 2026-05-12 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the investigation was to conduct Complaint #169126 investigation on 5/12/2026. A focus inspection was conducted The Compliance Officer provided a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights to the Facility Director at the time of the inspection. Ratios observed were: Infants: 1:4 1s/2s: 2:8 3s-5s: 2:19 There were 5 staff interviewed during this investigation. Others interviewed: The Compliance Officer was unable to contact the complainant. Documentation observed was: Rosters Digital Records Upon completion of the complaint investigation (#169126), it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation that 2 out of 2 allegations were unable to be substantiated due to a lack of sufficient evidence. There were no deficiencies found. This is subject to change pending programmatic review. | |||
| INSP-0173155 | 2026-04-29 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the investigation was to conduct Complaints #167787 and #167806 investigation on 4/29/2026. A focus inspection was conducted 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: Infants: 1:4 1s/2s: 2:9 3s-5s: 2:19 School Age: 1:11, 1:15, and 1:14 There were 4 staff interviewed during this investigation. There was 1 child interviewed during this investigation. Others interviewed: The Compliance Officer contacted the complainant (#167787) via email on 04/28/2026. The Compliance Officer Supervisor contacted the self report complainant (#167806) on 4/28/2026. Documentation observed was: Rosters Digital Records (photo, staff statements) Upon completion of the complaint investigation (#167787), it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation that 1 out of 1 allegation was unable to be substantiated due to a lack of sufficient evidence. Upon completion of the complaint investigation (#167806), it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation that 3 out of 3 allegations were unable to be substantiated due to a lack of sufficient evidence. There were no deficiencies found. This is subject to change pending programmatic review. During the exit interview, the following was discussed, but not limited to: *Blankets will not cover children’s faces during nap time. | |||
| INSP-0169598 | 2026-03-09 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 3/9/2026 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 representative at the time of the inspection. BCCL staff emailed the Empower Self-Evaluation Assessment link to the Provider. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days. 7 of 7 Fingerprint Clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. The following was discussed but not limited to: * DCS Registry submittals to be completed before hired date. * Medications no longer being used or expired returned to the parents. *Ensure staff file personnel record forms are complete. *Ensure School Age children are supervised when getting water. | |||
| INSP-0166220 | 2026-01-09 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct complaint investigations #152880 and #155179 on 01/09/2026. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. A paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was given to the facility at the beginning of the inspection. Ratios observed were: Infants: 1:2 1s-2s: 2:8 3s-4s: 2:14 Documentation observed: classroom rosters, written incident and accident reports, statement of services, staff files, and electronic correspondence There were 3 staff interviewed during the investigations The fingerprint clearance card for 2 of 2 staff members was verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. Upon completion of the complaint investigation #152880 it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation, that 1 of 1 allegation was unable to be substantiated due to a lack of sufficient evidence. Upon completion of the complaint investigation #155179 it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation, that 1 of 1 allegation was substantiated. The following deficiency was observed and is subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Plan of Correction in the LMS Portal within 10 days of receiving the Statement of Deficiency. A Provider Meeting will be scheduled. | |||
| INSP-0162304 | 2025-10-27 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint #00146090 investigation on 10-27-2025. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. This report is subject to change pending programmatic review. A copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was provided at the time of the inspection. The ratios observed were: Pre-K: 2:14 Toddlers: 2:7 Infants: 1:3 School-Age: 2:7 There were 2 staff members interviewed during this investigation. Documentation observed was: Bus rosters, email conversation, and the statement of services. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation that the allegation was unable to be substantiated due to the lack of sufficient evidence. There were no deficiencies found. The following was discussed, but not limited to: 1. Modification application via the portal to add classrooms to the license. 2. Staff members' supervision of enrolled children. | |||
| INSP-0160652 | 2025-10-02 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The Statement of Deficiencies was Amended on 10.31.25. The purpose of this inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation #00146090 on 10-02-2025. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The ratios observed were: School-Age Room: 2:16 Infant Room: 1:2 Toddler Room: 3:9 Preschool Room: 2:10 There were 3 staff members interviewed during this investigation. There were 4 staff files reviewed during this investigation. The documentation observed was: Vehicle rosters, vehicle insurance/registration, and emergency vehicle binders. 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 change pending programmatic review. Please submit the Plan of Corrections within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. The following was discussed, but not limited to: 1. Bus driver staff file documentation. 2. Storage of cleaning equipment. 3. Information Update Application process. | |||
| INSP-0133705 | 2025-06-10 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint #00132774 investigation on 06/10/2025. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratios observed were: Infants: 1:2 1-year-old children: 2:10 3-year-old children: 2:12 There were 3 staff members interviewed during this investigation. There were 2 staff files reviewed during this investigation. Others interviewed: Director Documentation observed was: Staff files and facility investigation documents Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation that all 1:1 allegations were substantiated. The fingerprint clearance cards for 2 of 2 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. The following deficiencies were observed and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The complaint was a Self-Report complaint from the facility. The facility dismissed the staff member the day of the incident. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. | |||
| INSP-0130046 | 2025-04-24 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint Investigation #00128056. There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Complaint Inspection conducted on 4/24/2025. 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. Ratios: Infants: 1:3 Toddlers (1/2 year-old children): 2:12 Preschool (3/5 year-old children): 1:14 There were 2 staff members interviewed during this investigation. Documentation reviewed was EIP exchange information, texts, and emails between the center and the child's parent. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation that the allegation(s) were unable to be substantiated due to lack of sufficient evidence. | |||
| INSP-0107745 | 2025-03-24 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 3/24/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Written Documentation of Corrections within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. 4 of 4 Fingerprint clearance cards reviewed were valid via a DPS website search. | |||
| INSP-0047561 | 2024-08-27 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of Complaint #00088593 investigation conducted on 8/27/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The plan of correction will not be accepted at this time. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratios observed were: Infants- 2:4 1's/2's- 2:10 3's/4's-- 3:7 There were 4 staff interviewed during this investigation. There were 2 staff files reviewed during this investigation. There was 1 child file reviewed during this investigation. There were 3 children interviewed during this investigation. Others interviewed: Assistant Director, Early Learning Director, Complainant. Documentation observed and reviewed was: Staff and Child Attendance Rosters, Employee Counseling Form,, Washing Hand Procedures, Child Sign In/Out Records, Diaper Changing Procedures. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, interview and documentation that 1 of 4 allegations was substantiated. The other allegations lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. Compliance Officer # 1: Fred Geyser | |||
| INSP-0042368 | 2024-04-03 | Complaint,Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct the Compliance inspection and Complaint #00078820 investigation on 4/3/2024. The following deficiencies 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. Ratios observed were: Infants 2:4 1's/2's: 2:13 3's/4's: 2:13 There were 4 staff interviewed during this investigation. There were 2 staff files reviewed during this investigation. There was 1 child file reviewed during this investigation. Others interviewed: Director, Complainant, Executive Director Childcare Quality Assurance, Vice president of Childcare, City of Goodyear Police Detective. Documentation observed was: Staff and Child Attendance Rosters, Diaper Logs, Police Report, Children Sign In/Out Records, Injury and Illness Log. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, interview and documentation that the two allegations from Complaint #00078820 lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. The fingerprint clearance cards for 5 of 5 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. The Empower Self-Evaluation was completed at the time of the inspection. The following was discussed, but not limited to: * Ensuring Emergency Cards are completely filled out, * Ensuring the Tire monitoring system is checked for the facility vehicles. Compliance Officer # 1: Fred Geyser Compliance Officer #2: Monika Jones | |||
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