Little Tin Soldiers Educational Center
199 East Mercury Boulevard
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 727-0780
Current Inspector: Tiffany Jones (757) 403-3045
Inspection Date: June 2, 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.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
- Comments:
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An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on Friday, June 2, 2023 from 10:09 am until 1:45 pm. There were 24 children present with 7 staff supervision, and 1 administrative staff on site. The children were observed watching a movie for Fun Friday, completing a craft of the letter P, interacting with peers and staff, completing bathroom breaks, sleeping in cribs, playing with equipment, staff completing diapering. A total of 5 child records and 4 staff records were reviewed. The Inspector reviewed indoor and outdoor areas, supervision, activities, equipment, emergency evacuation, and shelter-in-place drill documentation, emergency procedures and required posting. 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 #: 8VAC20-770-60-C-2 Description: Based on review of staff records and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain a central registry finding within 30 days of employment or volunteer service.
Evidence: In Staff#2's record (date of hire: 01/17/23) and Staff#3's record (date of hire: 03/20/23), there were no central registry findings found. Interview with staff confirmed the central registry findings were not available for review.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-140-A Description: Based on review of children's record, the center did not ensure to obtain documentation of a physical examination within 30 days after the first day of attendance.
Evidence: In Child#3's record (start date: 04/27/23) there was no documentation of a physical examination found for review during the inspection.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-150-B Description: Based on review of children's record, the center did not ensure the date of the physical examination and date of immunization were signed by physician, his designee, or an official of a local health department.
Evidence: In Child#3's record (start date 4/27/23), there was not a signature and date on the immunization documentation.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-160-C Description: Based on review of staff record and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain tuberculosis screening every two years for all staff.
Evidence: In Staff#1's record (date of hire: 05/21/21), the last dated TB screening was 05/19/21.
Interview with staff confirmed no updated TB screening for review during the inspection.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-70 Description: Based on review of staff record and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain all staff records information.
Evidence:
1. In Staff#1's (date of hire: 5/21/21) record, there was no documentation found for two or more references.
2. In Staff#3's (date of hire: 3/20/23) record, there was no documentation for signature of person making the call for two references.
3. In Staff#4's (date of hire: 06/02/20) record, there was no documentation for signature of person making the call for one reference.
4. Interview with staff confirmed the available documentation for review during the inspection.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-270-A Description: Based on observation, the center did not ensure all areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside are maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition.
Evidence:
1. In the boy's bathroom, one out of the four sinks were not working properly.
2. In the girl's bathroom, two of the toilet seats were unsecured, and missing a white piece.
3. There were multiple pieces of equipment stored in the hallway nearby the exit causing a safety hazard.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-280-B Description: Based on observation, the center did not ensure all hazardous substances are kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
Evidence: In the center's kitchen area, there was an unlocked cabinet under the sink contained multiple disinfectant cleaners with the labels "keep out of reach of children", "caution" and "danger".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.
