Berkeley · Licensed center
Berkeley YMCA Ehs - Vera Casey
At a glance
- Small center, licensed for 26 children.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at 1 of its 4 licensing inspections since April 2023.
See each inspection
Licensing inspections
- Apr 25, 2025Nothing cited
May 24, 20232 citations
CCR 101223(a)(2)Type A
“Personal Rights - (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights:...(2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, record review, and interview it was determined that an infant was sleeping on a rocker which was slanted upright, with a blanket covering the child. This poses an immediate risk to the Health and Safety of the children in care.”
CCR 101223(a)(2)
HSC 1596.846(b)and(c)Type B
“HSC1596.846: (b) A baby walker shall not be kept or used on the premises of a child day care facility (c) A "baby walker" means any article described in paragraph 4 of subdivision (a) of section 1500.86 of part 1500 of title 16 of the code of Federal Regulations. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observation it has been determined that a baby walker was in Room 1, which poses a potential Health and Safety risk to the children in care.”
HSC 1596.846(b)and(c)
- Apr 10, 2023Nothing cited
- Apr 7, 2023Nothing cited
The state cited rules at 1 of this center's 4 inspections. Bay Area centers inspected 4 times split three ways: 41% had fewer, 38% the same, and 21% more (569 centers).
How all 569 Bay Area centers inspected 4 times compare
Of the 569 Bay Area centers the state inspected 4 times, how many of those inspections cited a rule:
- None41%
- 1 of 438%This center
- 2 of 415%
- 3 of 46%
- All 41%
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — California CDSS Community Care Licensing
- Last visit
- April 25, 2025
- On file
- 4 visits since April 2023 — 3 cited nothing · 1 complaint investigation
- Most serious
- Type A —
Personal Rights - (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, ... This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on Interview and record review it was determined that the staff did not administer the child's medication in a timely manner; which can be in immediate risk to the health, safety, and personal rights to children in care.
· June 22, 2023
California CDSS publishes the full investigation narrative for a complaint, including its disposition, and classifies a citation Type A — an immediate risk to a child — or Type B.
May 2023 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · May 24, 2023
CCR 101223(a)(2) · Type A
Personal Rights - (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights:...(2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, record review, and interview it was determined that an infant was sleeping on a rocker which was slanted upright, with a blanket covering the child. This poses an immediate risk to the Health and Safety of the children in care.
HSC 1596.846(b)and(c) · Type B
HSC1596.846: (b) A baby walker shall not be kept or used on the premises of a child day care facility (c) A "baby walker" means any article described in paragraph 4 of subdivision (a) of section 1500.86 of part 1500 of title 16 of the code of Federal Regulations. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observation it has been determined that a baby walker was in Room 1, which poses a potential Health and Safety risk to the children in care.
May 2023 Complaint 1 of 3 allegations substantiated
Complaint · May 18, 2023
California decided each allegation separately.
Substantiated
- Personal Rights - Staff did not make prompt arrangements for obtaining medical treatment for child in care
Unsubstantiated
- Personal Rights - Staff handled child in care in a rough manner
- Personal Rights - Staff did not meet child's diapering needs
Substantiated: the state found it more likely than not that it happened. Unsubstantiated: the state could not tell whether it happened.
ALLEGATION(S): Personal Rights - Staff handled child in care in a rough manner INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On June 8, 2023 at 9:05am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) I.L. and Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Mayla Mendoza met with G.C. to continue the investigation for the above allegation. Present during the inspection were 16 children and 7 fingerprint cleared staff. During the visit LPA and LPM toured the facility, interviewed staff, and collected additional documents relavent to the complaint. During the course of the investigation, the facility was inspected for a health and safety check, collected documents regarding the complaint, interviewed staff, and parents. Based on record review, parent interviews, and staff interviews sufficient evidence was unable to be obtained. Therefore this allegation has been concluded to be Unsubstantiated. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:
ALLEGATION(S): Personal Rights - Staff did not meet child's diapering needs INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On June 8, 2023 at 9:05am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) I.L. and Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Mayla Mendoza met with G.C. to continue the investigation for the above allegation. Present during the inspection were 16 children and 7 fingerprint cleared staff. During the visit LPA and LPM toured the facility, interviewed staff, and collected additional documents relavent to the complaint. During the course of the investigation, the facility was inspected for a health and safety check, collected documents regarding the complaint, interviewed staff, and parents. Based on record review, parent interviews, and staff interviews it was determined that the children are being diapered before each transition throughout the day and as needed. Therefore this allegation has been concluded to be Unsubstantiated. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur. Notice of Site visit, Appeal Rights, and report was reviewed with Director C. A copy of the report was also given to Director C. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:
CCR 101223(a)(3) · Type A
Personal Rights - (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, ... This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on Interview and record review it was determined that the staff did not administer the child's medication in a timely manner; which can be in immediate risk to the health, safety, and personal rights to children in care.
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Details
- Phone
- (510) 542-2146
- Address
- 2246 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Berkeley, 94710
- License
- 013417825
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All checked November 2026.
State record
From California CDSS Community Care Licensing’s published reports, last checked November 5, 2026.
Details
- Phone, Address, License ccld.dss.ca.gov
Small means the smallest quarter of Bay Area’s 439 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 8 to 30 children. Medium is 31 to 75; large is 76 to 312.