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BUMBLEBEES R US: inspection history & violations (2020-2023)

335 PROSPECT AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11215 · Child Care - Infants/Toddlers

Of the 18 inspections NYC logged for Bumblebees R US from 2020 to 2023, 7 resulted in cited violations — a 39% flagged rate, which is above the NYC average against the 17.4% average for child care - infants/toddlers centers citywide. Last inspection on record: February 22, 2023.

18inspections (2020–2023)
7flagged inspections
39%flagged rate
17.4%NYC infants/toddlers avg

Above average Standing vs NYC average.

Top violations, decoded

CRITICAL

Group child care (daycare center) standards (47.77) — cited 1 time(s), most recently September 30, 2022.

Commissioner may order a the center to close or discontinue operations if the the center is determined to be operating in a manner or maintaining one or more conditions that constitute an imminent health hazard.

Status on record: 1 CORRECTED. City data ends 2023-04-24.

CRITICAL

Supervision, child-to-staff ratios & group size — cited 5 time(s), most recently September 30, 2022.

Constant and competent supervision provided by adequate staff for children and groups of children.

Status on record: 5 CORRECTED. City data ends 2023-04-24.

CRITICAL

Staff background screening & clearances — cited 1 time(s), most recently May 21, 2021.

Fingerprint screening not arranged for current and prospective personnel; Results not satisfactory or CAP was not approved.

Status on record: 1 CORRECTED. City data ends 2023-04-24.

MAJOR

Safety plan, EpiPens & injury logs — cited 1 time(s), most recently November 25, 2020.

Epi auto injector not provided, not maintained or expired.

Status on record: 1 CORRECTED. City data ends 2023-04-24.

MINOR

Teacher qualifications & credentials — cited 4 time(s), most recently September 30, 2022.

The center staff identified/acting as group teachers do not meet the required qualifications of the position.

Status on record: 3 CORRECTED, 1 OPEN. City data ends 2023-04-24.

Frequently asked questions

How many violations has Bumblebees R US had?

NYC inspectors cited 12 violation(s) across 7 flagged inspections (out of 18 total inspections) between 2020 and 2023. The most recent inspection on record is February 22, 2023. City data ends April 2023, so newer inspections are not published.

How does Bumblebees R US compare to other NYC daycares?

Bumblebees R US was flagged in 39% of its inspections, versus a 17.4% average for Child Care - Infants/Toddlers centers citywide — above the NYC average.

What was the most serious violation at Bumblebees R US?

Inspectors classified at least one citation as a public-health hazard (the city's most serious tier): Commissioner may order a the center to close or discontinue operations if the the center is determined to be operating in a manner or maintaining one or more conditions that constitute an imminent health hazard. Last cited September 30, 2022; status on record: 1 CORRECTED. An OPEN status means no correction was recorded by April 2023 — not proof it is still uncorrected today.

What should I ask Bumblebees R US about its inspection record?

The city's inspection notes say: "Commissioner may order a the center to close or discontinue operations if the the center is determined to be operating in a manner or maintaining one or more conditions that constitute an imminent health hazard." What did you change after that inspection? (Suggested by the center's most recent violation family: group child care (daycare center) standards (47.77).)

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