VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Little Tin Soldiers Educational Center
199 East Mercury Boulevard
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 727-0780

Current Inspector: Tiffany Jones (757) 403-3045

Inspection Date: Oct. 27, 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. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE. 22.1 Background Checks Code; carbon monoxide detectors

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was completed on October 27, 2023 at 1:00 pm to 2:45 pm at the child day center .There were 15 children and 5 staff supervising. The inspector completed observations of the children in care preparing for napping, asleep on their assigned mats, completing bathroom breaks, interacting with peers and staff, asleep in crib, engaged in active play on age appropriate equipment. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, special care and emergencies and nutrition. A total of 4 child records and 3 staff records were reviewed. 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. If you have any questions regarding this inspection please contact inspector, Tiffany Jones at 757-403-3045.

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.035-A
Description:	Based on review of staff records and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain all background checks for all applicants for employment, employees, applicants to serve as volunteers, and volunteers every five years thereafter. Evidence: In Staff#2's record (date of hire: 02/07/08) the sworn statement was last dated 02/06/18 and the OBI criminal results was dated 06/28/18. Interview with staff confirmed the documentation available for review during the inspection.
Plan of Correction:	The center director will schedule criminal background check and complete sworn statement
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-130-A
Description:	Based on review of records, the center did not ensure to obtain documentation of each child's immunization before the child can attend the center. Evidence: In Child #4's record (start date: 09/12/23), there was no documentation of immunization found for review during the inspection.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-140-A
Description:	Based on review of records, the center did not obtain documentation of a physical examination within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: In Child's 4's record (start date: 09/12/23, 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 #:	8VAC20-780-160-C
Description:	Based on review of staff records and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain documentation of a tuberculosis screening at least every two years. Evidence: In Staff #2's record( date of hire: 02/07/18), the last tuberculosis screening was dated 03/23/18. Interview with staff confirmed the documentation available for review during the inspection.
Plan of Correction:	The center director will ensure staff schedule TB by 10/30/2023
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-60-A
Description:	Based on review of records and interview, the center did not ensure to maintain a separate record for each child enrolled. Evidence: In Child#4's record (start date: 09/12/23) the addresses for two emergency contacts were incomplete. Interview with staff confirmed the information available for review during the inspection.
Plan of Correction:	The center director will have parent complete all information for emergency contacts