JBS Bright Beginnings

The file for Staff Person #2 lacked a required out of state Child Abuse and Sex Offender Registry clearance for a state that they have resided in within the last 60 months prior to starting in a child care taking position. The out of state Child Abuse was dated 22 days, and the Sex Offender Search was completed 7 days after starting in a child care taking position.

The toilets in the restrooms in Classrooms 101, 102 and 104 had dried dark colored urine around the base of the toilets.

The garbage can in the restroom in Classroom 101 was missing a lid.

An unlidded garbage can was observed next to the changing table in Classroom 115. Soiled diapers were observed in the unlidded garbage can. The lidded garbage can in place under the changing table that was labeled for soiled diapers was observed to be empty.

The file for Staff Person #1 lacked verification that they had completed annual fire safety training within the last 12 months. The most recent fire safety training on file was dated 10.14.24.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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