VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Perfect Harmonies Childcare and Development
31 Alabama Avenue
Portsmouth, VA 23702
(757) 397-2503

Current Inspector: Nanette Roberts (757) 404-2322

Inspection Date: May 25, 2022

Complaint Related: No

Technical Assistance:

The following was discussed with the Owner and Program Director: Emergency Plan requirements - a template available on the Department's website was emailed to the licensee along with this inspection notice.

Comments:

A monitoring inspection was conducted on05/25/2022. There were 26 children present and 5 staff. The inspector emailed the director/provider a list of items required to complete the inspection. The Inspector reviewed 3 children?s records and 1 staff record, along with any requested program records submitted by the facility to determine if required documentation was complete. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance(s) with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program.

Violations:

Standard #:	22VAC40-185-40-H
Description:	Based on a record review the center did not ensure public liability insurance for bodily injury for each center site with a minimum limit of at least $500,000 each occurrence and with a minimum limit of $500,000 aggregate was maintained. Evidence: The center's liability policy had an expiration date of 11/27/2021.
Plan of Correction:	The director will obtain a copy of the current insurance declaration.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-270-A
Description:	Based on observation the center did not ensure all areas and equipment of the center were maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: The floor in the staff bathroom was soft and sinking.
Plan of Correction:	The following corrective action was provided by the owner during the exit interview: The owner will contact the landlord in regards to the floor.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-500-A
Description:	Based on observation the center did not ensure all requirements were met when handwashing. Evidence: Staff was observed changing a child's diaper in the infant room. Staff did not wash their hands before changing the child's diaper.
Plan of Correction:	The following corrective action was provided by the director during the exit interview: All staff will be reminded that they are to wash their hands prior to putting on gloves and changing a child's diaper.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-550-D
Description:	Based on a record review the center did not have documentation of having practiced monthly evacuation drills. Evidence: The log the center uses to record evacuation drills did not list a drill for the month of April.5
Plan of Correction:	The following corrective action was provided by the director during the exit interview: An evacuation drill was practiced, however the Director forgot to record it.