Description: Pat Mcfaddin Day Care Center is a Child Care Center in CHARLEROI PA, with a maximum capacity of 22 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2020-10-23 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The outdoor play little tykes boat had two long cracks along the top of the boat posing pinch points to the children in care. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The outdoor little tykes boat was fixed with tape on October 24, 2020 to ensure cracks could not harm children. During staff meeting on November 16, 2020, policy and processes were discussed regarding 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. |
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| 2020-10-23 | Renewal | 3270.133(5) - Original label | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The facility had Mylicon, Albuterol and ointment for use with child in care that were past their expiration date as indicated on the medications. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Medication was removed and returned to the parent on October 23, 2020. Medication expiration dates will be checked on a monthly basis by the director or group supervisor; any medication approaching expiration or no longer in use will be returned to the parent. If PRN medication is needed, that parent will be provided instruction to have medication updated prior to return. Medication storage and expiration verification process reviewed during staff meeting on November 16, 2020. |
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| 2020-10-23 | Renewal | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The back infant room lacked a hands free diapering can for use at the diaper changing table. The toddler room contained an inoperable hands free diaper changing can by the diaper changing table. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The inoperable hands free diaper changing can by the diaper changing table was removed on October 23, 2020. A new hands free diaper changing can was placed in the back infant room for use on October 29, 2020 |
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| 2020-10-23 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff file #2, DOH 10/25/00, contained valid health assessments dated 2/16/17 and 3/5/19 which exceeded the 24 months for valid health assessments. Staff file #3, DOH 8/31/16, contained valid health assessments dated 8/27/18 and 8/28/20 which exceeded the 24 months for valid health assessments. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff personal are instructed to obtain physical exam within the two year time frame; and not to exceed the 24 months; to meet all regulations. Staff chart reviews will be conducted by the director on a monthly basis to ensure all records are up to date and compliant. Physical exam requirements were reviewed and discussed during staff meeting on November 16, 2020. |
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| 2020-10-23 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On the date of inspection, it was observed that there was a fire detection system that was not operable because the alarm did not sound when activated for the system that was hard wired to electricity. The facility did have operable battery operated smoke detectors. This condition at the facility poses a threat to the health or safety of children. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Demonstration of Compliance with 34 Pa. Code 403.23 is required. The agent of the Department will file a complaint with the appropriate municipal office to request an additional fire safety inspection by the appropriate agency to verify compliance with 34 Pa. Code 403.23 and per Chapter 20.35(c). the provider will contact the local building code official to determine what system is needed for the building and demonstrate an operable fire detection system to an agent of the department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A new hard lined smoke detector was installed and is in operable condition as well as continued use of additional batter operated smoke detectors. |
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| 2020-10-23 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: All staff files contained NSOR verifications dated on 8/1/2020 or later which was after the required date of 7/1/2020 per CPSL. Staff file #4, DOH 6/15/20, was incorrect provisional hire, staff file contained a request for NSOR dated 8/1/20 and a valid NSOR verification dated 8/27/20, which was requested after hire. The facility did not have approved DHS Provisional Hire Waiver to hire staff provisionally. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A provisional hire waiver was summitted. All new employees will have a request of NSOR submitted prior to start date of employment |
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| 2020-10-23 | Renewal | 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit located in the back infant room was accessible to the children in care. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The first aid kit was moved in back infant room and stored on the top shelf to ensure it is not accessible to children on November 5, 2020. the storage and accessibility of the first aid kit to meet regulations was reviewed during staff meeting on November 16, 2020 |
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| 2019-09-03 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Outside in the play area, it was observed that the wooden picnic table was splintering. The disney princess scooter had a crack on the basket attached to the front and little tikes boat had a crack on the bottom, causing a pinch point. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Outside play area, wooden picnic table will be sealed on September 28,2019 while facility is closed for staff training. Sealant will ensure the wooden table will be free from splintering. To ensure compliance, safety checks will be conducted by the group supervisor or director monthly to check that all equipment used by children shall be clean, in good repair, and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. Safety check process and check list reviewed in staff meeting on September 16, 2019. |
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| 2019-09-03 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the infant room, the stair mats were torn on numerous corners, causing the foam to be exposed. The children could then pull it apart causing a chocking hazard. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All damaged equipment was removed from the facility and discarded. To ensure compliance, lead child care worker for overnight shift will conduct safety checks daily in the infant area to check that program equipment is safe and free from damage. Space will checked for 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 object may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouth. process reviewed during staff meeting on September 16, 2019. |
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| 2019-09-03 | Renewal | 3270.105 - High Chairs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the back room, it was observed that a high chair did not have a T-strap safety strap. Correction Required: High chairs shall have a wide base and a T-shaped safety strap. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) High chair without T straps was immediately removed from facility. To ensure compliance of regulation 3270.105 all high chairs will have a wide base and T strap safety prior to use in the facility. Regulation was reviewed during staff meeting on September 16, 2019. |
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| 2019-09-03 | Renewal | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Upon entering the facility is was observed that four children were sleeping with toys and other children beside each other, lacking the 2 feet of space on three sides Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In compliance with regulation 3270.106 sleeping children will not be permitted to have toys, and will be placed with 2 feet of space on three sides. Regulation reviewed in staff meeting September 16, 2019. |
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| 2019-09-03 | Renewal | 3270.119 - Infant sleep position | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Upon entry into the facility it was observed that an infant was sleeping in a swing, which is not recommended by the American Academy of pediatrics. Correction Required: Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Sleeping children were removed from swing and placed in crib. To ensure compliance, infants shall be placed in the sleeping position in a crib, in sleeping position . Infant with medical reason to not be in sleeping position will have medical documentation signed by a physician, PA, or CRNP and placed in the child's record. Reviewed at staff meeting on September 16, 2019. |
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| 2019-09-03 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The agreement for child for child #2 lacked an arrival and departure times. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Arrival and departure times added to child #2 file. All agreement swill specify the child's arrival and departure times. |
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| 2019-09-03 | Renewal | 3270.123(b) - Parent receives original | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for child #1, #4, and #5 contained an original agreement. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility previously provided original agreement to parent and obtained a second original agreement in file due to no copier at location. To ensure compliance, the facility will have copier available, a copy of the original agreement will be maintained in child's file and the original agreement will be give to parent. Director and Owner reviewed process to ensure compliance. |
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| 2019-09-03 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3 and #5 lacked an immunization record in accordance with 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #5, parent documented that they will not get flu shot due to personal beliefs. Child #3, child dis-enrolled to begin preschool program at YMCA. To ensure compliance, Director and Owner will review regulation of immunization documentation records on file. |
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