Perfect Harmonies Childcare and Development
31 Alabama Avenue
Portsmouth, VA 23702
(757) 397-2503
Current Inspector: Nanette Roberts (757) 404-2322
Inspection Date: Dec. 5, 2022
Complaint Related: No
- Comments:
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A monitoring inspection was conducted on 12/05/2022. A tour of the facility was conducted, in addition to a record review and interviews with staff. The Inspector reviewed 5 children?s records and 4 staff records, 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:
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Standard #: 22.1-289.035-B-4 Description: Based on a record review the center did not ensure all staff had the required background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years.
Evidence:
1. Staff #3 (hired 06/13/2022) listed living outside the state of Virginia with in the last 5 years on their signed sworn statement of affirmation. This Staff did not have documentation of a criminal record check, central registry check or a sex offender check.
2. Staff #4 (hired 09/08/2022) listed living outside the state of Virginia with in the last 5 years on their signed sworn statement of affirmation. This Staff did not have documentation of a criminal record check or a sex offender check from that state.Plan of Correction: The director will go to each state's website to request the required out-of-state checks today.
Standard #: 8VAC20-770-60-C-2 Description: Based on a record review and interview the center did not ensure all all staff had a central registry finding within 30 days of employment.
Evidence:
Based on a record review, Staff #3 (hired 06/13/2022) did not have documentation of having a central registry check.Plan of Correction: Central registry checks were mailed out today.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-540-A Description: Based on observation the center did not have all required items in the first aid kit.
Evidence:
The first aid kit did not have a triangular bandages.Plan of Correction: The director will get triangular bandages to add to the center's first aid kit.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-560-F Description: Based on observation the center did not ensure when choosing to provide meals and snacks, all requirements were met.
Evidence:
The center had a menu for November posted in the kitchen and not in area that is accessible to parents.Plan of Correction: The menu is emailed to parents, however an updated one was printed during the inspection and posted in the front of the building.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-570-I Description: Based on observation and interview the center did not ensure there was a one-day's emergency supply of disposable bottles, nipples, and commercial formulas appropriate for the children in care maintained at the center.
Evidence:
The infant staff stated they did not have emergency supplies because only 1 child was on breastmilk. The emergency bag did not have any bottles or nipples or water to mix with the commerical formula in the event of an emergency.Plan of Correction: The director will ensure there is enough emergency supplies for infants in care and retrain infant staff on the requirements for caring for infants.
Disclaimer:
A compliance history is in no way a rating for a facility.
The online compliance history includes only information after July 1, 2003. In addition, the online compliance history includes information regarding adverse actions that may be the subject of a pending appeal. An adverse action is not final until a provider has exhausted or waived all due process rights. For compliance history prior to July 1, 2003, or information regarding the status of pending adverse actions, please contact the Licensing Inspector listed in the facility's information. The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) is not responsible for any errors in or omissions from the compliance history information.
