Jbs Bright Beginnings - Irwin PA Child Care Center

780 BRUSH HILL RD , IRWIN PA 15642
(724) 863-5310

About the Provider

Description: Our mission at JB's is to provide excellent childcare and early education to the families and children in our community.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00185154
  • Capacity: 355
  • State Rating: 4
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, American Sign Language, Spanish
  • Schools Served: Norwin
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 4
  • District Office Phone: (724) 836-4580 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2020-10-05 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff Person's #1 and #2 lacked a request for their NSOR clearance prior to starting in a child care taking position.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All Staff have a completed NSOR clearance on file at this time.
2019-10-08 Renewal 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The files for Children #1, #2 and #3 lacked verification that the children had received an annual flu vaccination as recommended by the ACIP.

Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will request documentation of the children's annnual flu vaccination or a written exemption will be obtained from the parent. Operator has initiated a tracking system to assist in assuring documentation of ongoing vaccinations is obtained as needed. Operator will request that the parent provide documentation of each visit to the child's physician.
2019-10-08 Renewal 3270.151(c)(1) - Physical examination Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The health assessment on file for Staff Person #1 lacked verification that the PCP had completed a physical examination.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will request that Staff call the physician and request the information missing from the health assessment form. Operator will review health assessments for completion prior to filing.
2019-10-08 Renewal 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) - Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The health assessment on file for Staff Person #1 lacked a statement that they had been examined for communicable diseases and the results of that examination and the physician's assessment of their suitability to provide child care.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will request that Staff call the physician and request the information missing from the health assessment form. Operator will review health assessments for completion prior to filing.
2018-10-15 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In Classroom 105 one cracked container with a potential pinch point was observed. In Classroom 203 one cracked lid with a sharp edge was observed.

Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The cracked bin was discarded. The lid was repaired. Operator will monitor equipment for good repair and discard as needed.
2018-07-26 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The refrigerator in Classroom 101 was observed to measure at 50 F and the refrigerators in Classroom's 112 and 115 were observed to measure at 52 F .

Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45 F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The refrigerator temperature gauge was turned down to a colder setting allowing the refrigerators to measure before 45 F . Staff will monitor the refrigerator temperature and adjust temperature gauges as needed. All refrigerators will measure at 45 F or below.
2018-07-26 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The lid to the garbage can in Classroom 107 was not opening to allow for appropriate disposal of soiled diapers. Soiled diapers were observed in the garbage can.

Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A new hand free garbage can was placed at the changing table. Staff will monitor garbage cans for damage and report so that the cans can be replaced. Soiled diapers will be discarded into a hands free lidded can.
2018-07-26 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In Classroom 105 small areas of peeling paint were observed on the lower area of the blue wall.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The paint was repaired. Peeling paint will be repaired when observed. Staff will monitor for peeling paint or damaged plaster.
2018-01-22 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.71/3270.76 - Heat Source/Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A young school age child was able to remove the vent cover from a radiator in the School Age Classroom due to a missing screw. The child was able to touch the radiator after removing the vent cover and an injury occurred as a result.

Correction Required: Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110 F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact.Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The missing screw was replaced to ensure that the vent covers could not be removed. In addition the univents in all of the classrooms were checked and repaired as needed. We also made signs for the univents saying to do not touch to keep the children away from the units. All building surfaces will be in good repair and sources of heat exceeding 110 F that are accessible to children will be equipped to prevent direct contact.
2017-10-03 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for Child #1 lacked the address for the release person listed.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent was contacted and the address for the release person was obtained. Operator will require the parent to include the name, address and telephone number of the release persons on the emergency contact form at the time of enrollment.

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