Perfect Harmonies Childcare and Development
31 Alabama Avenue
Portsmouth, VA 23702
(757) 397-2503
Current Inspector: Nanette Roberts (757) 404-2322
Inspection Date: Nov. 27, 2023
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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8VAC20-780 Administration.
8VAC20-780 Staff Qualifications and Training.
8VAC20-780 Physical Plant.
8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision.
8VAC20-780 Programs.
8VAC20-780 Special Care Provisions and Emergencies
8VAC20-780 Special Services.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
- Technical Assistance:
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Technical assistance was provided in the following areas; Special Care Provisions, Physical Plant and Administration
- Comments:
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An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 11/27/2023 from 10:15am to 1:15pm. At the time of the inspection there were 21 children in care and 6 staff members. Children were observed participating in music activities, eating lunch and napping. Five children?s and five staff member records were reviewed. Emergency drills, medication, required postings, background checks and staff qualifications and trainings were also reviewed. The information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice and discussed during the exit interview.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-60-A Description: Based on the review of children?s records and interviews, it was determined the center did not ensure that each child?s record contains all required information.
Evidence:
1.The records for child #1, child #3 and child #4 did not include documentation that each child had a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician before the child?s attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance.
2.Staff #4 reviewed the records and confirmed the record did not contain documentation of a physical examination.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-70 Description: Based on a review of 5 staff records, it was determined the center did not ensure that a record was kept for each staff member with all required information.
Evidence:
1.The record for staff #1 did not include documentation that two or more references as to the character, reputation and competency were check before employment.
2.The records for staff # 2 and staff #3 did not include the signature of the person making the reference check over phone.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-270-A Description: Based on observation and interviews, it was determined that the facility did not ensure all areas and equipment of the center shall be maintained in a safe and operable condition.
Evidence:
1.In the two year old classroom there were two torn rest mats in use at nap time.
2.On the one year old playground a board on the lower section of a fence was unattached and provided children access to a nail protruding from the board.
3.In the infant room there were loose fitting sheets on two mattresses posing a suffocation hazard.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-330-B Description: Based on observation and interviews, it was determined the center did not ensure that where playground equipment is provided resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards, tested in accordance with the procedures described in the American Society for Testing and Materials F1292-99 (Compressed Loose Fill Synthetic Materials Depth Chart) and shall be under equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus to create a fall zone free of hazardous obstacles.
Evidence:
1.The resilient surface (mulch) around the climbing equipment on the preschool playground was less than the required minimum depth of 6?.
2.Staff #4 confirmed more mulch was needed to reach the 6? minimum depth.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-550-D Description: Repeat violation
Based on record reviews and interviews, it was determined the center did not ensure that a monthly practice evacuation drill was implemented.
Evidence:
1.The emergency drill log did not contain documentation that an evacuation drill was conducted in October 2023.
2.Staff #4 confirmed an October drill was not documented.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-560-G Description: Based on observation and interviews, it was determined the facility did not ensure that when food is brought from home it is clearly dated and label in a way that identifies the owner.
Evidence:
1.In the infant room refrigerator there was an opened jar of sweet potatoes that was not labeled with the name or date of the owner.
2.Staff in the infant room confirmed the jar was not labeled.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
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.
