Calvary Preschool Center
8653 Pennsylvania Ave, Irwin, PA
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JB's Bright Beginnings
- licensed capacity
- 359
- open each week
- 5 days
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About JB's Bright Beginnings
JB's Bright Beginnings is a child care center in Irwin, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 359 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 359 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 359 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for JB's Bright Beginnings
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 359 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00242273
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 13, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected
- Safety and hazards 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Background checks 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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Jul 13, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“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.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2026
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“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.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2026
3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles
“The garbage can in the restroom in Classroom 101 was missing a lid.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2026
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“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.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2026
3270.82(g) Clean and good repair
“The toilets in the restrooms in Classrooms 101, 102 and 104 had dried dark colored urine around the base of the toilets.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2026
- Jul 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 7, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“The facility has exceeded 12 months since their last emergency drill. The last documented emergency drill was completed on 10.2.23.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2024
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“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.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2024
3270.66(d) Toxic plants not permitted
“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.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2024
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The disclosure statement on file for Staff Person #1 lacked a date of signature.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“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.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2024
Mar 6, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“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.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2024
Oct 19, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“There was a toy dump truck on the outdoor play space that was cracked with sharp edges.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2023
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“In room #115 (older toddler) there were foam blocks with bite marks and missing pieces.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2023
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“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.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 26, 2023
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Peeling and chipping paint was observed on Door #11 which is used to enter the building from the outside play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2023
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The two references on file for Staff person #1 were form letters, not written by nonfamily members.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 26, 2023
Oct 17, 2022Inspection9 rules cited
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The two most recent health assessments on file for staff persons #2 and #3 are dated in an interval greater than 24 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2022
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“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.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2022
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“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.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2022
3270.62(c) Space safe for large muscle activity
“In the bottom fenced-in play space, observed several exposed roots under the tree which cause a tripping hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2022
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“The file for staff person #1 contains verification of Health and Safety training completed on 10/15/18, making in invalid.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2022
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“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.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2022
3270.94(a)(1) 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.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2022
3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The file for child #2 lacks verification of a current Hepatitis A vaccine administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2022
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“The facility lacks a documented emergency drill held in calendar year 2021.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2022
- Oct 19, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about JB's Bright Beginnings
Is JB's Bright Beginnings licensed?
Yes. JB's Bright Beginnings is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was JB's Bright Beginnings last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 13, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has JB's Bright Beginnings had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 11 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can JB's Bright Beginnings care for?
359, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does JB's Bright Beginnings accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are JB's Bright Beginnings' hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does JB's Bright Beginnings cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (724) 863-5310 to ask.
What is JB's Bright Beginnings' phone number?
(724) 863-5310.
Where is JB's Bright Beginnings?
780 Brush Hill Rd, Irwin, PA 15642. The nearest other daycare we list is Center for Learning and Belonging, 0.4 miles away.