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Bubby's Early Learning Childcare

Licensed Group
2410 Malaview Ave, Sidney

Bubby's Early Learning Childcare is a licensed group daycare in Sidney, BC. The facility participates in BC's Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative (CCFRI) and currently has no reported availability.

Licensed

Availability

Under 36 monthsNo spaces
30 months to 5 yearsNo spaces
Licensed preschoolNo spaces
Grade 1 to age 12No spaces

Vacancy last reported: July 15, 2026

Licensing

License number281262
License statusOperating
Health authorityVIHA
OperatorShelby Isbister

Health & safety record

15 findings recorded across 10 inspections since 2024. This health authority does not classify findings by severity.

August 26, 2026Follow-UpNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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August 12, 2026Routine1item noted
  • A licensee must ensure that safe drinking water is available to children.

    Observation. Licensing observed the LIW CAP was not completed as submitted to Licensing.

    3050 - CCLR 48(5)
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February 6, 2026Follow-UpNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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October 7, 2025Follow-UpNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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September 26, 2025Follow-Up2items noted
  • Without limiting subsection (1), a licensee must ensure that the ratio of employees to children attending a community care facility is no less than that permitted in Schedule E.

    Observation. Licensing observed the two Group Child Care (Under 36 Months) programs had the following staffing: In the Infant program there were three staff (ITE, ECEA, ECEA) with eleven children and in the Toddler program, there were three staff (ITE, ECEA, ECEA) with nine children inside. Both programs did not meet Schedule E where an ITE, ECE, ECEA was required for nine children and for eleven children.

    Corrective action. Ensure Schedule E is maintained for staff to child ratio.

    3030 - CCLR 34(2)(b)
  • A licensee must keep current records of each of the following: (b) for each employee, the records required under section 19 (1) [character and skill requirements]
    3010 - CCLR 56(1)(b)
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September 18, 2025Follow-Up4items noted
  • A licensee must keep current records of each of the following: (b) for each employee, the records required under section 19 (1) [character and skill requirements]

    Observation. Licensing observed one staff file was not at the facility.

    Corrective action. Ensure staff files are kept for each employee.

    3010 - CCLR 56(1)(b)
  • Without limiting subsection (1), a licensee must ensure that the ratio of employees to children attending a community care facility is no less than that permitted in Schedule E.

    Observation. Licensing observed the two Group Child Care (Under 36 Months) programs had the following staffing: In the Infant program there were three staff (ITE, ECEA, ECEA) with eleven children and in the Toddler program, there were three staff (ITE, ECEA, ECEA) with nine children inside. Both programs did not meet Schedule E where an ITE, ECE, ECEA was required for nine children and for eleven children.

    Corrective action. Ensure Schedule E is maintained for staff to child ratio.

    3030 - CCLR 34(2)(b)
  • A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information:(i) a photograph or digital image of the child, and other information that can be used to readily identify the child in an emergency
    3070 - CCLR 57(2)(i)
  • A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility as an educator or an assistant unless the person holds a valid certificate issued under Division 2 [Employee Qualifications], which must be verified by the licensee using a system established and maintained by the director of the early childhood educator registry

    Observation. Licensing observed one staff ECE certificate had not been verified by the ECE Registry.

    Corrective action. Ensure ECE certificates had been verified by the ECE Registry.

    3010 - CCLR 19(4)(a)
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August 12, 2025Routine3items noted
  • Without limiting subsection (1), a licensee must ensure that the ratio of employees to children attending a community care facility is no less than that permitted in Schedule E.

    Observation. Licensing observed the two Group Child Care (Under 36 Months) programs had the following staffing: In the Infant program there were three staff (ITE, ECEA, ECEA) with eleven children and in the Toddler program, there were three staff (ITE, ECEA, ECEA) with nine children inside. Both programs did not meet Schedule E where an ITE, ECE, ECEA was required for nine children and for eleven children.

    Corrective action. Ensure Schedule E is maintained for staff to child ratio.

    3030 - CCLR 34(2)(b)
  • A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility as an educator or an assistant unless the person holds a valid certificate issued under Division 2 [Employee Qualifications], which must be verified by the licensee using a system established and maintained by the director of the early childhood educator registry

    Observation. Licensing observed one staff ECE certificate had not been verified by the ECE Registry.

    Corrective action. Ensure ECE certificates had been verified by the ECE Registry.

    3010 - CCLR 19(4)(a)
  • A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information:(i) a photograph or digital image of the child, and other information that can be used to readily identify the child in an emergency

    Observation. Licensing audited seven children's files. One child's file did not have a digital photo.

    Corrective action. Ensure photos are obtained for children's files.

    3070 - CCLR 57(2)(i)
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October 23, 2024Follow-UpNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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August 30, 2024Follow-UpNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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July 24, 2024Routine5items noted
  • A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (c) daily attendance record, indicating for each day whether the child is absent or, if the child is present, the time of arrival and departure

    Observation. Licensing observed records for attendance were not indicating time of departure on July 22, 2024.

    Corrective action. Ensure current records are kept for each child in care showing daily attendance record indicating for each day whether child is absent, or if present, time of arrival and departure.

    3070 - CCLR 57(2)(c)
  • Without limiting subsection (1), a licensee must ensure that the ratio of employees to children attending a community care facility is no less than that permitted in Schedule E.

    Observation. Licensing observed six children with two staff (ECE, ECEA covering ECE) in the Group Child Care (Under 36 Months). Staff applied for ITE certificate but had not received the certificate until this date. Staff had been working three months as an ITE without a valid certificate. This is not compliant with Schedule E.

    Corrective action. Licensee must ensure the ratio of employees to children is not less than permitted in Schedule E.

    3030 - CCLR 34(2)(b)
  • A licensee must establish a program to instruct children in, and to practise the rules of, health and hygiene.

    Observation. Licensing observed children sharing bedding sheets in the cribs where they were napping. Staff stated they would wash the bedding sheets weekly but different children were using the same sheets everyday.

    Corrective action. Ensure to establish a program to instruct children in and to practice rules of health and hygiene.

    3060 - CCLR 46(1)
  • A licensee must display in a prominent place in the community care facility the certificate of any educator or assistant employed to work in the community care facility.

    Observation. Licensing observed one certificate of one educator was not displayed in a prominent place.

    Corrective action. Ensure certificates or copy of the certificate of any educator/assistant employed is displayed in a prominent place.

    3080 - CCLR 11(4)
  • A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility unless the licensee or, in the case of a person who is not the manager, the manager has first met with the person and obtained all of the following: evidence that the person has complied with the Province’s immunization and tuberculosis control programs

    Observation. Licensing audited six staff files and one file did not contain immunization status.

    Corrective action. Ensure immunization status is obtained for employees.

    3010 - CCLR 19(1)(f)
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Inspection data from Island Health, last synced September 24, 2026.

Fees & funding

CCFRI participant

This facility participates in the Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative, which reduces parent fees.

Contact this facility directly for current fee information and waitlist availability.

Frequently asked questions

Is this daycare licensed?

Yes. Bubby's Early Learning Childcare is licensed by VIHA under license number 281262.

Does this daycare offer infant care?

No. Bubby's Early Learning Childcare is not reported to serve children under 36 months.

Does this daycare participate in CCFRI?

Yes. Bubby's Early Learning Childcare is an authorized participant in BC's Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative (CCFRI), which lowers monthly fees for eligible families.

When was availability last updated?

The facility's vacancy information was last reported on July 15, 2026.

Are inspection reports available?

Yes. Bubby's Early Learning Childcare's inspection history is published on this page, each linked to its official report from the regulating health authority. The most recent inspection on record is August 26, 2026.

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Operated by

Shelby Isbister

Data sourced from the BC Child Care Map, Health Authority inspection records, and Google Places. Last updated October 13, 2026.

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