Description: GEORGIA FORD DAYCARE is a Group Child Care Home in CLAIRTON PA, with a maximum capacity of 12 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2020-02-13 | Renewal | 3280.131(b)(2)/3280.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 lacks a current health assessment. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) A health assessment will be obtained for child #1. From now on, health assessments will be current. |
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| 2020-02-13 | Renewal | 3280.182(3)/3280.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1 and #2 lack parental signatures for emergency medical care and minor first aid. Correction Required: A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Parental signatures will be obtained and maintained. |
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| 2020-02-13 | Renewal | 3280.32(a)/3280.192(2)(iii) - Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1 contains mandated reporter training that was renewed late (beyond the 5 year period). the training that is on file is current. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) From now on, mandated reporter training will be completely timely. |
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| 2020-02-13 | Renewal | 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1 lacked a current/updated child abuse clearance. A valid child abuse clearance was immediately obtained online. 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 the criminal history record, the FBI clearance, child abuse registry clearance information, and a copy of the disclosure statement as required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) From now on, clearances will be updated timely. |
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| 2020-02-13 | Renewal | 3280.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed peeling paint on the entrance door to the child care. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The paint on the door was repaired and will be monitored. |
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| 2019-02-11 | Renewal | 3280.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2 lacks a service report. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information at 3280.124(f). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) A service report will be developed. In the future, service reports will be present in children's files that require them. |
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| 2019-02-11 | Renewal | 3280.182(3)/3280.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 lacks signed parental permission for emergency medical care and minor first aid. Correction Required: A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Parental signatures will be obtained and maintain in children's files in the future. |
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| 2018-02-09 | Renewal | 3280.133(3) - Name on bottle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed 2 diaper creams that were intended for the same child that did not have that child's name on them. Correction Required: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The child's name was immediately placed on the diaper creams. Diaper creams will be monitored for children's names. |
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| 2018-02-09 | Renewal | 3280.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed exposed bolts on the toilet used by the children. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The bolts were immediately covered and will be monitored so that they are not exposed to children. |
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| 2017-08-30 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed one spray bottle of pine-sol that was not labeled with the contents of the bottle. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The spray bottle was immediately labeled and will be monitored. |
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