YMCA Youth Center at River Road Park
YMCA Youth Center at River Road Park is a licensed child care center in Corona, CA, licensed for up to 24 children and serving infants and toddlers. It has held its California license since 2015. Since February 2021, state licensing staff have inspected it 3 times and investigated 5 complaints, 4 of them substantiated. The state issued 12 citations, 4 of them Type A (the most serious). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #36 of 44 centers in Corona and has more citations per inspection than 97% of California licensed centers.
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Based on LPA interviews and observation facility did not take necessary precautions to prevent spread of illness by isolating children which are violations of isolation for illness.
101416.5 staff-infant ratio: (b) there shall be a ratio of one teacher for every four infants in attendance. 1 Director agreed to share licensing video regarding ratio with staff for training purposes by the
Based on LPA interviews revealed that infant children are frequently placed in boppy pillows and left to sleep in which posed a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to the children in care.
Based on the record review, the Licensee did not meet the above regulation which poses a potential Health, Safety & Personal Rights risk to the children in care. During the review of children’s file the LPA was unable to review a current Infant Needs & Service Plan for C3 and C4.
Per LPAs observations on this inspection and Staff own admission facility has been out of ratio for few weeks during 08/23 due to staff shortages. 1 Facility agrees to provide a plan of action for back up personnel to anticipate teacher absences due to unforeseen situations to be in substantial compliance. Statement of understanding will be providing by morning/afternoon staff to be in substantial compliance.
Based on observations on this inspection and Staff own admission; aides have been providing care and supervision by themselves without direct supervision of a qualify teacher. 8 Statement of understanding and training acknowledgement agenda of https://ccld.childcarevideos.org/child-care-center-operators/ videos review will be providing by staff to CCLD by deadline. 08/30/2023 Section Cited CCR 101223(a)(2)
Based on observations on this inspection and Staff own admission. Infants are taken out for a stroll every day for approximately 30 minutes to 2 hours to allow other children to sleep (weather has been range between 90-109 degrees during 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.). LPAs observed infant(s) in strollers while 8 Facility agrees to cease the practice of allowing infants to sleep on strollers and to take infants outside the facility for extensive periods of time when weather is extremely hot. Statement of understanding and training agenda is due to the Department by COB on
Site Supervisor agrees to obtain DTap immunizations for S3 and submit to the Department on or by
(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete 1 certificate for S2 and S7. Site Supervisor agrees to have S2 and S7 complete Mandated Reporter Training and will submit a certificate to the Department on or before
(e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility:(2) Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance as specified in Section 101170(f). This requirement was not met as evidence by: 1 Director agrees to associate S1 by
Director agrees to submit a plan to the Department which states how the facility will provide a shaded rest area for the children and will submit pictures by close of business on the
Based on the observation and interview, the Licensee did not meet Outdoor Activity Space which poses a potential Health, Safety & Personal Rights risk to the children in care. During the facility tour LPAs observed holes in the ground, uneven surfaces, protruding tree roots and fire ants around the base of the tree.
Complaint investigations
Staff are operating over ratio
Staff are not taking precautions to prevent the spread of illness
Unqualified staff are left alone to supervise children
Personal Rights- Staff does not provide a safe sleeping environment for daycare children.
Staff force infants to stay outside for extended periods during inclement weather.
Facility is operating out of ratio.
Unqualified staff are providing care to infants without supervision
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About this center
Common questions
Does YMCA Youth Center at River Road Park take infants?
Yes. It is licensed by California as an infant center.
Has YMCA Youth Center at River Road Park had any serious violations?
California issued 4 Type A citations since 2021, its most serious category. The most recent was on Aug 29, 2023, for staff-infant ratio. Each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about YMCA Youth Center at River Road Park?
California investigated 5 complaints since 2021 and substantiated 4. Allegations are shown only for substantiated complaints.
How does YMCA Youth Center at River Road Park compare with other daycares in Corona?
It is tied for #36 of 44 centers in Corona by weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 97% of California licensed centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was YMCA Youth Center at River Road Park last inspected?
Oct 6, 2025. No citations were issued during that visit.
How much does YMCA Youth Center at River Road Park cost?
California does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask YMCA Youth Center at River Road Park for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-time price at licensed centers in Riverside County, which includes Corona, was $1,249 a month for infants (about $1,580 today) in the state’s 2021 Regional Market Rate Survey.
Who runs YMCA Youth Center at River Road Park?
The licensee is Corona Norco Family YMCA, and the administrator listed with the state is Anita Sheehi Jones.
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Citations are quoted from California Department of Social Services inspection and complaint reports. Type A citations are the state’s most serious category (an immediate risk to children’s health, safety or personal rights); Type B citations are a potential risk. A citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall. Complaint allegations appear here only when the state substantiated them.
To read the full state reports, search facility number 334843588 on the California Care Facility Search. Data refreshed Oct 3, 2026.
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