Georgia Ford Daycare
333 HALCOMB AVE, CLAIRTON, PA 15025Childery Rating: 4/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.5 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.1 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Keystone STARS rating of STAR 4 ACC and NAFCC accreditation. Structural quality reflects a 100% violation rate across 4 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected February 2026). The structural rating also includes Pennsylvania's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Pennsylvania caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:5, and preschool ratios at 1:10. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 6 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Keystone STARS STAR 4 ACC (Max 4) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 12
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3) and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Feb 5, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Age and Training; 2026-02-053280.31(e)(4)(i)
3280.124(b)(3) | Parent home/work address, phone; 2026-02-05 | 3280.124(b)(5) | Information re: special needs; 2026-02-05 | 3280.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person; 2026-02-05 | 3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) | Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mo; 2026-02-05 | 3280.131(b)(2) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months; 2026-02-05 | 3280.131(c) | Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP; 2026-02-05 | 3280.181(c) | Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos; 2026-02-05 | 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) | FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility
Feb 25, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL; 2025-02-253280.32(a)
3280.123(a)(3) | Services proceeded; 2025-02-25 | 3280.123(a)(4) | Arrival/departure times; 2025-02-25 | 3280.124(b)(3) | Parent home/work address, phone; 2025-02-25 | 3280.124(b)(5) | Information re: special needs; 2025-02-25 | 3280.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person; 2025-02-25 | 3280.131(b)(2)/3280.182(1) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Ini; 2025-02-25 | 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) | FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility; 2025-02-25 | 3280.171(a) | Pick up and drop off points
Aug 26, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL/CPSL Information; 2024-08-263280.32(a)/3280.192(4)
3280.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible - in original container; 2024-08-26 | 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) | FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility
Feb 23, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Training Regarding Plan; 2024-02-233280.26(c)
3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2024-02-23 | 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2024-02-23 | 3280.63 | Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space; 2024-02-23 | 3280.76 | Building Surfaces; 2024-02-23 | 3280.102(a)/3280.103 | Clean and good repair/Small Toys and Objects; 2024-02-23 | 3280.123(a)(3) | Services proceeded; 2024-02-23 | 3280.123(a)(4) | Arrival/departure times; 2024-02-23 | 3280.124(b)(2) | Physician name, address, phone; 2024-02-23 | 3280.124(b)(3) | Parent home/work address, phone; 2024-02-23 | 3280.124(b)(5) | Information re: special needs; 2024-02-23 | 3280.124(b)(6) | Insurance coverage information; 2024-02-23 | 3280.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person; 2024-02-23 | 3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) | Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mo; 2024-02-23 | 3280.131(b)(2)/3280.182(1) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Ini; 2024-02-23 | 3280.131(c)/3280.182(1) | Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP/Initial and su; 2024-02-23 | 3280.131(d)(5)/3280.131(e)(3) | Immunization record/Dismissal policy; 2024-02-23 | 3280.151(a)/3280.192(3) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/He; 2024-02-23 | 3280.151(c)(3)/3280.192(3) | Exam communicable disease/Health assessment, TB test; 2024-02-23 | 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) | FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility; 2024-02-23 | 3280.31(f) | Age and training
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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