Bubbly Tots Learning Center

CCR 101223(a)(1) · Type A

101223 Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights:(1) To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observations and interviews it was found that staff speak to children in an inappropriate manner. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.

HSC 1596.857(a) · Type B

§1596.857 Rights of parent or guardian to inspect facility without advance notice; informing parents and guardians; prohibition of retaliation; violations; penalty; family child care home notification of parent rights; registered sex offenders (a) Upon presentation of identification, the responsible parent or guardian of a child receiving services in a child day care facility has the right to enter and inspect the facility without advance notice during the normal operating hours of the facility or at any time that the child is receiving services in the facility. Parents or guardians when inspecting shall be respectful of the children's routines and programmed activities. The facility shall inform parents and guardians of children receiving services in the facility of the right of the parents and guardians to inspect the facility pursuant to this section. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and observations, it was found that the facility does not allow parents into the facility. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.

CCR 101212(f) · Type B

101212 Reporting Requirements (f) The items specified in (d)(1)(A) through (H) above shall also be reported to the child's authorized representative. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews with staff and parents it was found that not all injuries are reported to parents. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.

ALLEGATION(S): Personal Rights- Staff handled child(ren) in rough manner Personal Rights- Staff spoke inappropriately to child(ren) in care. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On Monday 12/5/2022, at approximately 9am, Licensing Program Analyst(LPA) S.D. met with Assitant Director L.L. for an Unannouced Complaint Investigation for Bubbly Tots Learning Center. The Director S.S. is currently on vacation and was not present during this visit. LPA D. explained the nature of this visit to Assistant Director L. LPA D. toured the facility. The census was 19 children and 4 teachers including Assistant Director. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation(s) did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED. The exit interview was conducted with Assistant Director L.L. A copy of this report was provided and a copy of Appeal Rights was given. A Technical Violation was given for Regulation Number 10428 (b)(2). (Please See Form LIC 9102 Technical Violation). Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion: On Monday 12/5/2022, at approximately 9am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) S.D. met with Assistant Director L.L. for an Unannouced Complaint Visit. The Director S.S. is currently on vacation so she was not present during this visit. LPA D. explained the nature of this visit to Assistant Director L. Present during the inspection were 4 teachers(Director included) and 19 preschool children. LPA toured the facility. Based on observations and interviews the preponderance of evidence standard has not been met. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation(s) did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED. A copy of this report was provided and Appeal Rights was also given. Exit interview was conducted with Assistant Director L.L. This report shall remain on file for 3 years. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

CCR 101238.2(d)(2) · Type B

(d) The surface of the outdoor activity space shall be maintained: (2) Free of hazards including, but not limited to, holes, broken glass and other debris, and dry grasses that pose a fire hazard. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. The rope ladder to on the Large Lifetime play structure & all of the geometric shaped climbing play structure are not properly secured to the ground.

CCR 101221(a) · Type B

(a) The licensee shall ensure that a separate, complete and current record for each child is maintained in the child care center. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LPA U. observed that out of the 10 children's files reviewed, 9 of them had at least one incomplete licensing form. LPA U. discussed in depth which child was missing what information on which forms with the licensee.