VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Criss Cross Academy
6219 Portsmouth Boulevard
Portsmouth, VA 23701
(757) 966-2826

Current Inspector: Adrianna Walden (757) 404-2487

Inspection Date: May 5, 2023

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 8VAC20-780 Special Services. 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE. 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS. 8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770) 20 Access to minor?s records 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Technical Assistance:

The following was discussed with the owner: There shall be at least 12 inches of space between the sides and ends of occupied cribs except where they touch the wall; and 30 inches of space between service sides of occupied cribs and other furniture where that space is the walkway for staff to gain access to any occupied crib. Cribs shall be placed where objects outside the crib such as cords from blinds or curtains are not within reach of infants or toddlers. It is recommended there is a plan in place to ensure infant formula is refrigerated and can be retrieved without a staff member needing to leave the room.

Comments:

An initial inspection was conducted on 05/05/2023. A tour of the facility was conducted, in addition to a record review and interviews with staff. The Inspector reviewed 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 #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	Based on observation the center did not ensure all areas and equipment of the center were maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: 1. There were tall wooden cubbies in the center that were not secured, posing a tipping hazard. 2. In the infant room there was an infant bouncer that had metal folding legs, posing a pinch hazard. 3. Some of the sheets on the crib mattresses were loose, posing a suffocation hazard. 4. There was peeling paint on the walls of the bathroom stalls.
Plan of Correction:	Crib sheets have been replaced with ones that are snug, peeling paint will be sanded and touched-up, the infant bouncer with the metal legs has been removed and cubbies are secured.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-440-H
Description:	Based on observation the center did not ensure cribs met all requirements. Evidence: There were 3 cribs that did not have any evidence of meeting the Consumer Product Safety Commission Standards (CPSC) at the time they were manufactured.
Plan of Correction:	The 3 cribs have been removed and the owner is ordering 3 new ones that meet the CPSC crib standards.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-500-B
Description:	Based on observation the center did not ensure all diapering requirements were met. Evidence: There were 3 classrooms that were designated for children under the age of 3 years-old that did not have the following: 1. A changing table with a non-absorbent designated for changing 2. A sink with running warm water not to exceed 120?F 3.The appropriate disposal container as required by subdivision 6 of this subsection
Plan of Correction:	Each classroom with children under the age of three now have portable sinks, foot operated diaper pails and changing tables.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-570-I
Description:	Based on observation and interview the center did not ensure all special feeding needs requirements were met. Evidence: The center did not have a one-day's emergency supply of disposable bottles, nipples, and commercial formulas appropriate for the children in care shall be maintained at the center.
Plan of Correction:	Infant formula, bottles and extra nipples have been placed in an emergency kit with at least 1 day's supply for each infant enrolled.