Ymca of Sf., Richmond Branch, Argonne Site
680 18TH AVENUE, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94121Childery Rating: 5/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.5 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.Not Available
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes California's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. California caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:12. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Annual training isn't required by the state. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- After School
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 200
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 Not Regulated Toddlers 1:6 12 Preschool 1:12 Not Regulated
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Parent Communication & Policies (1) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). Of 2 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Sep 19, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Name of the Child Care Center Director, and Any Fully Qualified Teacher(s) Designated to Act in the Child Care Center Director's Absence, Shall Be Reported to the Department…CCR 101212(b)
Based on interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. The facility did not report to the department within ten days of the change of director, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care. POC Due Date: 10/19/2025
Oct 17, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Administration of Child Day Care Licensing Subsequent to Initial Licensure, a Person Specified in Subdivision (B) Who Is Not Exempt From Fingerprinting Shall Obtain Either A…HSC 1596.871(c)(1)(A)
Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply Based on observation, interviews, and record review, S1 is an uncleared individual directly working with supervising enrolled children, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 10/18/2024
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