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: Jan. 29, 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 8VAC20-780 Special Services. 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770) 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide

Comments:

An unannounced renewal inspection was completed on Monday, January 29, 2024 from 9:00am until 11:34am. There were 11 children present ages ranging from infancy to 4 years old with 4 staff supervising, and 1 administrative staff on site. During the inspection, the children in care were observed in the lobby/breakfast area preparing to transition into their assigned classroom, completing bathroom breaks and handwashing, engaged in circle time with staff learning the letters B, D,E , asleep in a crib, on the carpet playing with age appropriate equipment, sitting in infant seat, interacting with peers and staff. A total of 4 child records and 3 staff records were reviewed. The Inspector reviewed indoor areas, supervision, activities, equipment, emergency evacuation, and shelter-in-place drill documentation, emergency procedures and required posting. There were no observations completed of the playground area during the inspection. 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 the inspection, please contact inspector, Tiffany Jones at 757-403-3045.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-140-A
Description:	Based on review of children's record and interview, in 1 of 4 children's record, the center did not ensure to obtain a physical examination within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: 1. In Child#1's record (start date: 6/26/21) there was no documentation of a physical examination found. 2. Interview with staff confirmed there was no physical examination available for review during the inspection.
Plan of Correction:	The Director will obtain a copy form parent and will submit a copy to the inspector for review then include a copy in the child's record.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-C
Description:	Based on review of staff records and interview, in 1 of 3 records, the center did not ensure to obtain documentation of a tuberculosis screening at least every two years from the date of the first initial screening or testing. Evidence: 1. In Staff#3's record, the tuberculosis screening was dated for 02/09/2021. 2. Interview with staff confirmed the documentation available for review during the inspection.
Plan of Correction:	The staff will schedule appointment today and provide results once completed and a copy will be placed in staff record.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-70
Description:	Based on review of staff records and interview, the center did not ensure to obtained all documentation of the two references. Evidence: 1. In Staff#1's record (date of hire: 03/26/23), the signature of person making call and dates of contact on two references was not found on documentation. 2. Interview with staff confirmed the information available for review.
Plan of Correction:	The Director will ensure to document all requirements including signature/date when completing references for staff prior to employment