Jbs Bright Beginnings

3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

The disclosure statement on file for Staff Person #1 lacked a date of signature.

Corrected by Oct 7, 2024

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3270.66(d) · Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space.

A toxic plant, Celastrus Scandens, was observed to be accessible to children growing on the outside play space fence. All parts of the Celastrus Scandens are poisonous, including the seeds and fruit.

Corrected by Oct 7, 2024

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3270.102(a) · 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.

In classroom 203, one cracked bin causing a sharp edge was observed. In the Room 109, the toddler play space, one bin was observed to have a broken handle creating a sharp edge. In the outdoor play space, a broken white plastic ball, a broken foam ball and a broken mini golf set were observed.

Corrected by Oct 7, 2024

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3270.151(a) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.

The updates to the health assessments on file for Staff Person #2 exceeded 24 months between examinations on 8.25.22 and 9.23.24.

Corrected by Oct 7, 2024

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3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

The facility has exceeded 12 months since their last emergency drill. The last documented emergency drill was completed on 10.2.23.

Corrected by Oct 17, 2024

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3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

The 30-day fire alarm test log included documentation of the fire alarm being tested on 12.12.23-1.23.24, more than 30 days apart.

Corrected by Mar 7, 2024

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3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Peeling and chipping paint was observed on Door #11 which is used to enter the building from the outside play space.

Corrected by Oct 19, 2023

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3270.102(a) · 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.

There was a toy dump truck on the outdoor play space that was cracked with sharp edges.

Corrected by Oct 19, 2023

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3270.103 · Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

In room #115 (older toddler) there were foam blocks with bite marks and missing pieces.

Corrected by Oct 19, 2023

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3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings).

The immunization record on file for Child #1, Child #2 and Child #3 does not include verification of an annual influenza vaccination, as recommended annually by the ACIP.

Corrected by Oct 26, 2023

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3270.192(5) · A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

The two references on file for Staff person #1 were form letters, not written by nonfamily members.

Corrected by Oct 26, 2023

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3270.62(c) · Outdoor or indoor play space shall be safe for large muscle activity.

In the bottom fenced-in play space, observed several exposed roots under the tree which cause a tripping hazard.

Corrected by Dec 1, 2022

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3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

Staff files #1, #4, #5, #6, #7 lacked verification of a PQAS taught pediatric first aid/pediatric CPR course on file by 4/29/22.

Corrected by Nov 4, 2022

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3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

The file for staff person #1 contains verification of Health and Safety training completed on 10/15/18, making in invalid.

Corrected by Nov 6, 2022

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3270.102(a) · 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.

In room 102, a clear, plastic bin on a bookshelf in the back of the room was observed to have a cracked corner, creating a sharp hazard.

Corrected by Nov 4, 2022

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3270.131(e)(1) · 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.

The file for child #2 lacks verification of a current Hepatitis A vaccine administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.

Corrected by Nov 4, 2022

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3270.151(a) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.

The two most recent health assessments on file for staff persons #2 and #3 are dated in an interval greater than 24 months.

Corrected by Nov 4, 2022

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3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

The facility lacks a documented emergency drill held in calendar year 2021.

Corrected by Nov 4, 2022

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3270.94(a)(1) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.

A review of the fire drill log revealed that fire drills occurred on 8/4/22 and 10/4/22, an interval which exceeds 60 days.

Corrected by Nov 4, 2022

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3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

During the following intervals, testing of the fire detection occurred in an interval which exceeds 30 calendar days: 1/3/22-2/7/22, 5/2/22-6/6/22, 9/2/22-10/4/22, and 10/4/22-11/4/22.

Corrected by Nov 4, 2022

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