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

Current Inspector: Nanette Roberts (757) 404-2322

Inspection Date: June 7, 2024

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:
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
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide

Comments:
An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted on 6/7/24 from 1:30pm to 4:00pm. At the time of the inspection there were 35 children in care and 7 staff members. Children were observed napping, eating snack and coloring. Five children and four staff member records were reviewed. Medication, emergency supplies, emergency drills,and other required records and postings 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:
Standard #: 22.1-289.035-B-2
Description: Based on record review and interview, it was determined the facility did not ensure that fingerprint background checks are obtained prior to the first day of employment
Evidence:
1.Staff # 1 (hire date 3/5/24) was hired and began working before the criminal history record check (fingerprints) was received on 4/3/24.
2. The Director confirmed the criminal history record check was not received prior to the staff member beginning employment.

Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.

Standard #: 8VAC20-780-270-A
Description: Repeat Violation
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. The door on the wooden playhouse on the playground was broken at the hinges presenting a pinch hazard.
2.The Director confirmed the door needed repair.

Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.

Standard #: 8VAC20-780-330-B
Description: Repeat Violation
Based on observation, it was determined that the center did not ensure that where playground equipment is provided resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards when 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 only 1-2 inches in depth, this was less than the required minimum depth of 6?.
2.There were grass and weeds growing in the mulch.
3.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 #: 8VAC20-780-510-N
Description: Based on record review and interview, it was determined the center did not keep a record of medication given to children that included all the required information.
Evidence:
1.The documentation of medication given to child #6 did not include the following:
a. amount of medication administered to the child.
b.the day and time the medication was administered to the child.
2.The Director confirmed the required information was not documented.

Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.

Standard #: 8VAC20-780-540-E
Description: Based on observation and interview, it was determined the facility did not ensure that there was one working, battery-operated radio in each building used by children.
Evidence:
1.The battery-operated radio did not have charged batteries, therefore it was not working. 2.The Director confirmed the radio was not working.

Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.

Disclaimer:
This information is provided by the Virginia Department of Social Services, which neither endorses any facility nor guarantees that the information is complete. It should not be used as the sole source in evaluating and/or selecting a facility.


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