Little Tin Soldiers Educational Center
199 East Mercury Boulevard, Hampton, VA
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Hampton University Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Hampton, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 76 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:25 PM.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 5:25 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:25 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:25 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:25 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:25 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 76 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Hampton University Child Development Center has not listed its tuition.
State record
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 19, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 11 visits · 6 rules in all
For comparison: 91% of Virginia daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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8VAC20-780-560-G
“The food container shall be sealed and clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. The food containers were not clearly dated for child #2 and child #5.”
8VAC20-780-560-G
“The food container shall be sealed and clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. The food containers were not clearly dated for child #2 and child #5.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place that prevents access by children. There were bottles of sanitizing solutions, cleaning solutions, and a bottle of air freshener with warning labels, ?Keep out of reach of children,? were unlocked in the two/three year old classroom, within reach of children.”
8VAC20-780-270-C
“Inside areas occupied by children shall be maintained no lower than 68 degree F. The temperature in two occupied classrooms (pre-kindergarten) was 60 and 66 degrees.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“The center shall ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe, operable condition. In the occupied two/three year old classroom, the front portion was covered in black plastic held down by two wooden logs with visible debris from the ceiling. The light fixture covered with visible yellow discoloration and brownish staining throughout the above covered area.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place that prevents access by children. There were bottles of sanitizing solutions, cleaning solutions, and a bottle of air freshener with warning labels, ?Keep out of reach of children,? were unlocked in the two/three year old classroom, within reach of children.”
8VAC20-780-270-C
“Inside areas occupied by children shall be maintained no lower than 68 degree F. The temperature in two occupied classrooms (pre-kindergarten) was 60 and 66 degrees.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“The center shall ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe, operable condition. In the occupied two/three year old classroom, the front portion was covered in black plastic held down by two wooden logs with visible debris from the ceiling. The light fixture covered with visible yellow discoloration and brownish staining throughout the above covered area.”
8VAC20-780-270-C
“Based on observation and photograph, the center did not ensure the temperature shall be maintained no lower than 68 F in inside areas occupied by children. Evidence: In 1 out 3 classrooms in use by the children in care, the thermostat temperature was 64 F during the inspection. Photograph of the thermostat temperature revealed during the inspection.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation and photographs, the center did not ensure all area and equipment of the center inside and outside are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. In the toddler bathroom (231), the tile was observed cracked with the concrete wall exposed next to the toilet paper dispenser. 2. Photograph of the condition of the bathroom area taken during the inspection. 3. There were multiple rusting areas on the metal toilet paper dispenser in use by children during the inspection.”
8VAC20-780-270-C
“Based on observation and photograph, the center did not ensure the temperature shall be maintained no lower than 68 F in inside areas occupied by children. Evidence: In 1 out 3 classrooms in use by the children in care, the thermostat temperature was 64 F during the inspection. Photograph of the thermostat temperature revealed during the inspection.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation and photographs, the center did not ensure all area and equipment of the center inside and outside are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. In the toddler bathroom (231), the tile was observed cracked with the concrete wall exposed next to the toilet paper dispenser. 2. Photograph of the condition of the bathroom area taken during the inspection. 3. There were multiple rusting areas on the metal toilet paper dispenser in use by children during the inspection.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation, the center did not ensure hazardous substances are kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: In Pre-K room (250), there was a container of disinfectant cleaner observed under the staff desk with the labels "keep out of reach of children" and "danger" accessible to the children in care.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation, the center did not ensure hazardous substances are kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: In Pre-K room (250), there was a container of disinfectant cleaner observed under the staff desk with the labels "keep out of reach of children" and "danger" accessible to the children in care.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation, the center did not ensure all hazardous substances were kept in a locked place using safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: The center's kitchen doors were observed unlocked and there were multiple disinfectant spray and cleaners with the labels "keep out of the children" and "caution" on the countertop accessible to the children in care.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation, the center did not ensure all hazardous substances were kept in a locked place using safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: The center's kitchen doors were observed unlocked and there were multiple disinfectant spray and cleaners with the labels "keep out of the children" and "caution" on the countertop accessible to the children in care.”
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FAQ
Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on May 19, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 6 of 11 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 91% of Virginia daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
76, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:25 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (757) 727-5698 to ask.
(757) 727-5698.
137 William R Harvey Way, Hampton, VA 23668.