Emeryville · Licensed center
Berkeley YMCA Head Start - Emeryville Marina
At a glance
- Medium center, licensed for 54 children.
What the state has found
The state cited no rules at any of its 4 licensing inspections since September 2023.
See each inspection
Licensing inspections
- Jul 29, 2026Nothing cited
- Jun 23, 2026Nothing cited
- Jan 26, 2024Nothing cited
- Sep 14, 2023Nothing cited
The state cited no rules at any of this center's 4 inspections. Most Bay Area centers inspected 4 times had at least one: 59% of 569.
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%This center
- 1 of 438%
- 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
- July 29, 2026
- On file
- 4 visits since September 2023 — all of them cited nothing · 4 complaint investigations
- Most serious
- Type B —
Health-Related Services: The licensee shall obtain emergency medical treatment without specific instructions from the child's authorized representative if the authorized representative cannot be reached immediately.. This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Based on documentation the center did not get medical attention for the child in care which is a potential safety risk to children in care.
· December 19, 2025
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.
Oct 2025 Complaint Substantiated
Complaint · October 28, 2025
CCR 101226(c) · Type B
Health-Related Services: The licensee shall obtain emergency medical treatment without specific instructions from the child's authorized representative if the authorized representative cannot be reached immediately.. This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Based on documentation the center did not get medical attention for the child in care which is a potential safety risk to children in care.
Aug 2025 Complaint 1 of 4 allegations substantiated
Complaint · August 15, 2025
California decided each allegation separately.
Substantiated
- Staff did not report incident to infant’s responsible party in a timely manner.
Unsubstantiated
- Staff did not seek timely medical attention for infant.
- Staff did not ensure a safe environment was provided for infants.
- Staff did not document incidents as required.
Substantiated: the state found it more likely than not that it happened. Unsubstantiated: the state could not tell whether it happened.
CCR 101212(f) · Type B
Reporting Requirements: The items specified in (d)(1)(A) through (H) above shall also be reported to the child's authorized representative. This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and the center documentation, the center did not follow the center policies on reporting injuries and they did not report the incident to the parent in a timely manner, which is a potential risk to children in care.
ALLEGATION(S): Staff did not seek timely medical attention for infant. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On 9/17/25, at 1:00PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) C.F. arrived unannounced to deliver the finding to the above allegation and met with R.L.W. Present in care were nine infants and 18 toddlers with an additional 10 staff members. During the investigation LPA F. conducted interviews, observed the classroom, reviewed center documentation regarding the allegation and did a walk through of the center. Based on interviews there was conflicting information provided. Therefore, the allegation is 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. Exit interview conducted with Director Appeal Rights, Report, Notice of Site visit provided. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:
ALLEGATION(S): Staff did not ensure a safe environment was provided for infants. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On 9/17/25, at 1:00PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) C.F. arrived unannounced to deliver the finding to the above allegation and met with R.L.W. Present in care were nine infants and 18 toddlers with an additional 10 staff members. During the investigation LPA F. conducted interviews, observed the classroom, reviewed center documentation regarding the allegation and did a walk through of the center. Interviews and center documents indicated conflicting information. Therefore, the allegation is 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. Exit interview conducted with Director Appeal Rights, Report, Notice of Site visit provided. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:
ALLEGATION(S): Staff did not document incidents as required. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On 9/17/25, at 1:00PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) C.F. arrived unannounced to deliver the finding to the above allegation and met with . Present in care were nine infants and 18 toddlers in care with an additional 10 staff members. During the investigation LPA F. conducted interviews, observed the classrooms, reviewed center documentation regarding the allegation and did a walk through of the center. Interviews and center documents indicated conflicting information. Therefore, the allegation is 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. Exit interview conducted with Director Appeal Rights, Report, Notice of Site visit provided. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:
State report, September 17, 2025
State report, September 17, 2025
Sep 2023 Complaint Unsubstantiated
Complaint · September 12, 2023
Type B
No deficiency text was recorded under this citation in the source report.
Deficiency Dismissed
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Details
- Phone
- (510) 601-8674
- Address
- 1275 - 61st St, Emeryville, 94608
- License
- 013420964
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All checked November 2026.
State record
The state’s licensing transparency data reports 7 complaint-related visit(s) to this facility, while 6 complaint investigation report(s) are published on the transparency portal. State complaint counts: substantiated=3, inconclusive=0, unsubstantiated=4, unfounded=CONFIDENTIAL, Type A citations=0, Type B citations=3. The state publishes no further detail for the difference.
From California CDSS Community Care Licensing’s published reports, last checked November 5, 2026.
Details
- Phone, Address, License ccld.dss.ca.gov
Medium means the middle half of Bay Area’s 439 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 31 to 75 children. Small is 8 to 30; large is 76 to 312.