GEORGIA FORD DAYCARE

FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility (3280.95(a)/3280.95(b))

The facility's fire detection log documented dates 8/28/25-9/29/25, more than 30 days apart. Requirement: 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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met Correction: The facility's fire detection log is current at this time. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos (3280.181(c))

The file for Child #1 contained an agreement form that was not updated within 6 months of the previous update Requirement: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. Correction: There is a current agreement form review on file for Child #1. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP (3280.131(c))

The most recent health report form on file for Child #5 is signed by the physician, but not dated, making it invalid. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) Requirement: A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title. Correction: I will contact the parent of Child #5 to get a new health report form or to fax a current health form. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months (3280.131(b)(2))

The most recent health report form on file for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #3 is dated 1/29/25, more than 12 months prior to the date of inspection. The two most recent health report forms on file for Child #4 are dated 3/13/24 and 1/15/26, more than 12 months apart. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) Requirement: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. Correction: Child #1 and #3 will get updated health report forms. Child #2 no longer attends at the facility. Child #4 has a current health report on file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos (3280.124(f)/3280.181(c))

The file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact form that was not updated within 6 months of the previous update. Requirement: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. Correction: The file for Child #1 has a current emergency contact form. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Name/address/phone release person (3280.124(b)(7))

The emergency contact form for Child #5 lacked an address for the child's release persons. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Correction: The parent of Child #5 completed a new emergency contact form and completed the addresses for the childs release persons. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Information re: special needs (3280.124(b)(5))

The emergency contact form for Child #5 did not contain information regarding if the child has special needs. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation. Correction: The parent of Child #5 completed a new emergency contact form and completed the special needs boxes. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Parent home/work address, phone (3280.124(b)(3))

The emergency contact form for Child #5 lacked the enrolling parent's work address and work phone number. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. Correction: The parent of Child #5 completed a new emergency contact form and added work address and work phone number. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Age and training (3280.31(e)(4)(i))

The most recent Pediatric First Aid/CPR certificate on file for Staff #1 is dated 1/31/24, exceeding the expiration date listed on the certificate. Requirement: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and CPR. All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first-aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. Correction: Staff #1 already completed First Aid CPR training. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Parent home/work address, phone (3280.124(b)(3))

The emergency contact form for Child #1 lacked a work address and work phone number for the enrolling parent. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. Correction: The parent's work address and work phone number was added to Child 1's form. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Information re: special needs (3280.124(b)(5))

The emergency contact form for Child #2 did not contain information regarding if the child has special needs. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation. Correction: The parent of child 2 added information regarding special needs to the form. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Name/address/phone release person (3280.124(b)(7))

The emergency contact form for Child #1 lacked addresses for the release persons. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Correction: The parent for Child #1 added the addresses for the release persons. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments (3280.131(b)(2)/3280.182(1))

The two most recent health report forms on file for Child #3 (preschool aged) are dated 2/8/23-3/13/24, more than 12 months apart. Requirement: 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. Correction: Child #3 has a current health report on file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility (3280.95(a)/3280.95(b))

The facility's fire detection log documented dates 9/27/24-10/30/24, more than 30 days apart. Requirement: 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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met. Correction: I will do my fire detection log up to date every 30 days. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Pick up and drop off points (3280.171(a))

At the time of inspection, the facility lacked a written notification to local traffic safety authorities regarding the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes. Requirement: The operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and about the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the group child care facility. Correction: I will send the letter to the police dept. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Arrival/departure times (3280.123(a)(4))

The agreement form for Child #1 lacked a departure time. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. Correction: The departure time for Child #1 was completed by the parent. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Services proceeded (3280.123(a)(3))

The file for Child #3 contained a Child Service Report dated 3/1/24, more than 6 months prior. Requirement: 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). Correction: A child service report will be completed for Child #3 Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Comply with CPSL (3280.32(a))

The PA Child Abuse clearance for Staff Person #1 was dated 2/13/20, exceeding the 60-month update. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services) LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Staff Person #1 -- may not work in a childcare position at the facility. Correction: I did the paperwork to get my child abuse clearance. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).