SOUTH BAY FAMILY YMCA-CHULA VISTA HILLS ELEMENTARY

980 BUENA VISTA WAY, Chula Vista, CA 91910LICENSED
A

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

5 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

February 10, 2026

Provenance

California licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

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Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
SOUTH BAY FAMILY YMCA-CHULA VISTA HILLS ELEMENTARY
License number
Not listed
Location
980 BUENA VISTA WAY, Chula Vista, CA 91910
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
A (Excellent), score 91.0/100
Inspection record
5 inspections, last inspected February 10, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

A
Excellent91.0 / 100
Health100/100
Safety70/100
Staffing100/100
Compliance100/100

3

Total Violations

Feb 10, 2026

Last Inspection

70

Capacity

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (3)

SERIOUSSAFETY101700.3(b)(1)ComplaintJul 29, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY101700.3(b)(1)Type BComplaintJul 29, 2024

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25On 7/29/24 at 9:30 a.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Adrian Castellon arrived at the facility to conduct a case management - License initiated inspection. Upon arrival LPA, met with Department Head Miriam Martinez and proceeded to inspect classroom #302. Also present was Program Coordinator Natalie Valle and Site Supervisor Destiny Ortiz. The facility has requested the addition of classroom #302 as part of the after school program. The capacity (70) will remain the same. Facility plans to operate in classroom #302 Monday through Friday from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. for pick up purposes only. Classroom #705 is currently approved and used for daycare purposes. A Chula Vista Fire Department report dated 7/19/24 was received by the SDCCRO approving use of classroom #302. Classroom #302 was inspected and measured on this date. The classroom measures a total of 738 square feet (after deducting encumbered space). The outdoor playground was previously measured. The classrooms are equipped with age appropriate furniture and play equipment, tables, chairs, cubbies, bookshelves, and other materials for the children’s use. The classroom was observed to be orderly, free of hazards and has adequate heating, lighting and ventilation. The number of toilets and sinks is sufficient to accommodate the current capacity of children. The restrooms and hand washing areas were observed to be in safe, sanitary and operating condition. Uncontaminated drinking water is readily available during indoor and outdoor activities through the use of personal water bottles brought from home and classroom water fountain. Students will be provided an afternoon snack. The isolation area is the previously licensed auditorium. SUPERVISORS NAME: Cynthia Gray LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Adrian Castellon LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/29/2024 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/29/2024 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 2 FACILITY NAME: SOUTH BAY FAMILY YMCA-CHULA VISTA HILLS ELEMENTARYFACILITY NUMBER: 376600051 VISIT DATE: 07/29/2024 NARRATIVE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32The outdoor activity spaces surface is observed to be free of hazards. There is a shaded area available during outdoor play. There is no evidence of rodent or insect activity.  Proper supervision and placement of staff during outdoor activities was advised to ensure the supervision and the safety of children.  This facility may provide Incidental Medical Services – IMS. For IMS information, see PIN 22-02-CCP. A Plan of Operation that includes IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm The following reports were discussed and provided during the inspection: LIC809 reports and Appeal Rights (LIC9058).  After final file review, classroom #302 may be used for child care purposes. Once licensed the license will be mailed to the facility and upon receipt shall be posed in a prominent place in the facility. Exit interview conducted with facility staff. SUPERVISORS NAME: Cynthia Gray LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Adrian Castellon LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/29/2024 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/29/2024

SERIOUSSAFETY101700.3(b)(1)Type BComplaintJul 29, 2024

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25On 7/29/24 at 9:30 a.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Adrian Castellon arrived at the facility to conduct a case management - License initiated inspection. Upon arrival LPA, met with Department Head Miriam Martinez and proceeded to inspect classroom #302. Also present was Program Coordinator Natalie Valle and Site Supervisor Destiny Ortiz. The facility has requested the addition of classroom #302 as part of the after school program. The capacity (70) will remain the same. Facility plans to operate in classroom #302 Monday through Friday from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. for pick up purposes only. Classroom #705 is currently approved and used for daycare purposes. A Chula Vista Fire Department report dated 7/19/24 was received by the SDCCRO approving use of classroom #302. Classroom #302 was inspected and measured on this date. The classroom measures a total of 738 square feet (after deducting encumbered space). The outdoor playground was previously measured. The classrooms are equipped with age appropriate furniture and play equipment, tables, chairs, cubbies, bookshelves, and other materials for the children’s use. The classroom was observed to be orderly, free of hazards and has adequate heating, lighting and ventilation. The number of toilets and sinks is sufficient to accommodate the current capacity of children. The restrooms and hand washing areas were observed to be in safe, sanitary and operating condition. Uncontaminated drinking water is readily available during indoor and outdoor activities through the use of personal water bottles brought from home and classroom water fountain. Students will be provided an afternoon snack. The isolation area is the previously licensed auditorium. SUPERVISORS NAME: Cynthia Gray LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Adrian Castellon LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/29/2024 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/29/2024 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 2 FACILITY NAME: SOUTH BAY FAMILY YMCA-CHULA VISTA HILLS ELEMENTARYFACILITY NUMBER: 376600051 VISIT DATE: 07/29/2024 NARRATIVE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32The outdoor activity spaces surface is observed to be free of hazards. There is a shaded area available during outdoor play. There is no evidence of rodent or insect activity.  Proper supervision and placement of staff during outdoor activities was advised to ensure the supervision and the safety of children.  This facility may provide Incidental Medical Services – IMS. For IMS information, see PIN 22-02-CCP. A Plan of Operation that includes IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm The following reports were discussed and provided during the inspection: LIC809 reports and Appeal Rights (LIC9058).  After final file review, classroom #302 may be used for child care purposes. Once licensed the license will be mailed to the facility and upon receipt shall be posed in a prominent place in the facility. Exit interview conducted with facility staff. SUPERVISORS NAME: Cynthia Gray LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Adrian Castellon LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/29/2024 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/29/2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is SOUTH BAY FAMILY YMCA-CHULA VISTA HILLS ELEMENTARY's safety grade?

SOUTH BAY FAMILY YMCA-CHULA VISTA HILLS ELEMENTARY has a safety grade of A (Excellent) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 91.0 out of 100.

How many violations does SOUTH BAY FAMILY YMCA-CHULA VISTA HILLS ELEMENTARY have?

SOUTH BAY FAMILY YMCA-CHULA VISTA HILLS ELEMENTARY has 3 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 3 serious, and 0 minor.

When was SOUTH BAY FAMILY YMCA-CHULA VISTA HILLS ELEMENTARY last inspected?

SOUTH BAY FAMILY YMCA-CHULA VISTA HILLS ELEMENTARY was last inspected on February 10, 2026.

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