4demerits
A CHILDS CHOICE LEARNING CENTER II
322 S GARDNER AVE, Charlotte, NC 28208
Child Care · NC permit/State ID 2060420898
Latest result4 demerits
Last inspectedJun 4, 2026
Inspections on record24
On record sinceJul 22, 2013
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Jul 22, 2013Lower is betterJun 4, 2026
Inspections & violations
Jun 4, 2026 4 demerits · 1 violation
#21 · Properly sized, located, accessible, and in good repair; sinks, toilets and potty chairs cleaned and disinfected; proper change of use procedure: .2817, .2818, .2836 −4
Observed loose toilet seat in the toddler room. Needs to be tightened.
**15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a). All toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair.
Dec 4, 2025 6 demerits · 5 violations
#11 · Approved sanitizer provided;test kit available: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814
Observed sanitizer below 50ppm in room that is currently not being used. Sanitizer was removed during the inspection. GENERAL COMMENT
**15A NCAC 18A .2812 (j) Provide a sanitizing solution shall be provided for cleaning purposes.
#16 · Hot water supplied and maintained as required in all other areas: .2815, .2836 −4
Observed hot water range between 117-118F at the handwashing sinks during the inspection.
**15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e) Hot water shall be maintained between 80°F and 110°F at handwashing sinks accessible to children.
#19 · Approved drinking fountains, pressure regulated, clean: .2815, .2836 −2
Observed water fountain pressure too high causing water to splash on the floor.
**15A NCAC 18A .2815 (f). The water pressure of a drinking fountain shall be regulated so that an individual's mouth does not come in contact with the nozzle and so that water does not splash on the floor.
#21 · Properly sized, located, accessible, and in good repair; sinks, toilets and potty chairs cleaned and disinfected; proper change of use procedure: .2817, .2818, .2836
Observed loose toilet seat in the older toddler room. Needs to be tightened. GENERAL COMMENT
**15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a). All toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair.
#39 · Equipment clean and in good repair; maintained as required: .2826
Observed vent cover with dust build up in restroom connected to older toddlers room. GENERAL COMMENT
**15A NCAC 18A .2826 (b).Windows and window treatments shall be kept clean and in good repair. All ventilation equipment, including air supply diffusers, return grilles, and fans shall be kept clean and in good repair.
Apr 8, 2025 7 demerits · 6 violations
#5 · Food properly stored, thawed, prepared, cooked, cooled, handled, served, transported, packaged and identified; only supervised children in kitchen; water from a handwash lavatory not consumed or used for bottle warming:. 2804, .2806, .2808, .2836 −5
15A NCAC 18A .2804 (d) All human milk, formula, and other bottled beverages, including beverages in sippy cups, that are sent from home shall be fully prepared and labeled with the date received at the child care center and the name of the child to whom the milk, formula, or beverage belongs before being brought to the child care center.
Observed bottle sent from home in Room 3 missing date and one with yesterday’s date. Needs to be labeled with date received and sent home at the end of the day.
15A NCAC 18A .2806 (a) Once pre-packaged food has been opened, the food shall be stored in clean, resealable bags or containers made of plastic or glass that are tightly covered and manufactured for the purpose of food storage. Observed opened bag of cereal in nonresealable bag/container in Room 3. Needs to be in resealable bag/container.
#7 · Thermometers provided, accurate: .2804, .2807, .2808, .2836
General Comment:
15A NCAC 18A .2807 (h) Metal stem-type, thin probe, numerically scaled indicating product thermometers, accurate to ± 3 degrees Fahrenheit shall be used to ensure the maintenance of the internal cooking temperatures of all potentially hazardous foods required under this Rule.
Observed facility does not have thin probe food thermometer. Needs thermometer.
#10 · Food contact surfaces properly washed, rinsed, sanitized and air dried; single-service articles not re-used: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814
General Comment:
15A NCAC 18A .2812 (e) Multi-service articles, including highchair feeding trays, shall be washed, rinsed and sanitized in the child care center kitchen after each use.
EHS discussed cleaning of high chair trays in infant room with staff. Staff stated trays are cleaned in classroom. Needs to be wash/rinse/sanitized in kitchen after each use.
#23 · Approved storage in toilet rooms, lavatories free of storage; hand wash signs posted: .2817, .2818, .2836 −2
15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a). In child care centers lavatories shall not be used for storage. Observed plant in food prep handsink in Room 2. Observed toys in diaper sink and bin with water and bibs/cloths in food prep handsink in Room 3. Lavatories shall not be used for storage.
#34 · Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836
General Comment:
15A NCAC 18A .2822 (a) Toys, equipment, furniture, and any other items accessible to the children shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed some 3 compartment plastic drawer sets with build up. Needs cleaning.
#49 · Premises clean and free of standing water; utility equipment inaccessible; equipment and toys clean and in good repair; sandboxes properly constructed, clean and covered; adherence to air quality forecast quality forecast outdoor activity restrictions when applicable: .2831, .2832
General Comment:
15A NCAC 18A .2832 (a).In the child care center premises and outdoor learning environment. Debris, glass, dilapidated structures, and broken play equipment shall be removed from areas accessible to children. Wells, grease traps, cisterns, and utility equipment shall be made inaccessible to children. Observed gate near front entrance ramp is damaged. Needs repair/removal.
Oct 29, 2024 6 demerits · 7 violations
#12 · Equipment, non-food contact surfaces clean; in good repair: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814
General Comment:
15A NCAC 18A .2812 (f) Kitchen surfaces that are not food-contact surfaces shall be kept clean. Observed build up on refrigerator shelves. Needs cleaning.
#20 · No identified lead poisoning hazards in accordance with NCGS 130A-131.7(7): .2816
General comment:
15A NCAC 18A .2816 (b) (1) Child care operators, as defined under G.S. 110-86(7), shall test, once every three years, all water outlets used for drinking or food preparation. Samples shall also be collected and tested within 30 calendar days of completion of any renovations or repairs that may impact the facility's drinking water infrastructure, such as repair or replacement of all or part of drinking water service lines or faucets, at impacted outlets. The operator shall provide documentation of testing results for review by the Department during each unannounced routine sanitation inspection.
Facility is passed due for lead testing. No points deducted because facility has ordered kit for water testing.
#21 · Properly sized, located, accessible, and in good repair; sinks, toilets and potty chairs cleaned and disinfected; proper change of use procedure: .2817, .2818, .2836
General Comment:
15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a. All toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed loose toilet seat in bathroom between rooms 1 and 2. Needs tightening.REPEAT. No points taken because Facility has ordered repair for toilet seats.
#30 · Non-hazardous products properly stored: .2820 −3
15A NCAC 18A .2820 (c). Non-aerosol sanitizing solutions, approved disinfectants, detergent solutions, hand antiseptics, and hand lotions shall be kept inaccessible to children when not in use by storing the items 5 ft above the floor or behind lock and key. Observed hand sanitizer stored less than 5ft up in Room 2 emergency bag. Needs to be 5ft up. REPEAT.
#32 · Adequate linen provided and properly stored; adequate beds, cots, mats provided, in good repair, properly stored, labeled, spaced during use: .2821, .2836 −3
15A NCAC 18A .2821 (a). In child care centers, beds, cribs, cots, mats, and play pens shall be kept clean and in good repair, stored to prevent contamination, and cleaned and sanitized between users. Observed mats tearing in room 1 and 2. Needs repair/replacement. REPEAT. Operator stated new mats have been ordered.
#33 · Linen, bedding, wash cloths, bibs, burping cloths laundered, and in good repair: .2821, .2836
General Comment:
15A NCAC 18A .2821 (f). Linens used in rooms where the children in care are less than 12 months old shall be changed and laundered when soiled and otherwise at least daily. Observed employee in infant room state that infant sheets are washed once per week or as needed. Linens for children less than 12 months shall be changed/washed daily or as needed.
#34 · Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836
General comment:
15A NCAC 18A .2822 (a) Toys, equipment, and furniture provided by a child care center shall be kept clean and in good repair. In rooms
designated for children who are not toilet trained, toys and other mouth-contact surfaces that are used by children shall
be cleaned and then sanitized after each use and when visibly dirty. Toys and other mouth-contact surfaces shall be
cleaned and sanitized as follows:
(1) the items shall be scrubbed in warm, soapy water, using a brush to reach into any crevices;
(2) the items shall be rinsed in clean water;
(3) the items shall be submerged in a sanitizing solution for at least two minutes or in accordance with
the instructions on the label of the sanitizing solution; and
(4) the items shall be air dried.
EHS spoke with employee who stated she cleans mouthing toys in infant room by spraying with sanitizer. Needs to be submerged in sanitizing solution.
Oct 22, 2024 14 demerits · 9 violations
#5 · Food properly stored, thawed, prepared, cooked, cooled, handled, served, transported, packaged and identified; only supervised children in kitchen; water from a handwash lavatory not consumed or used for bottle warming:. 2804, .2806, .2808, .2836
General Comment:
15A NCAC 18A .2804 (d) All human milk, formula, and other bottled beverages, including beverages in sippy cups, that are sent from home shall be fully prepared and labeled with the date received at the child care center and the name of the child to whom the milk, formula, or beverage belongs before being brought to the child care center.
Observed bottles in room 3 with multiple old date stickers on bottles. Old labels need to be removed.
#16 · Hot water supplied and maintained as required in all other areas: .2815, .2836
General Comment:
15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e) Hot water shall be maintained between 80°F and 110°F at handwashing sinks accessible to children. Observed hot water at 112 in front building handsinks. Needs to be 80-110F.
#20 · No identified lead poisoning hazards in accordance with NCGS 130A-131.7(7): .2816 −6
15A NCAC 18A .2816 (b) (1) Child care operators, as defined under G.S. 110-86(7), shall test, once every three years, all water outlets used for drinking or food preparation. Samples shall also be collected and tested within 30 calendar days of completion of any renovations or repairs that may impact the facility's drinking water infrastructure, such as repair or replacement of all or part of drinking water service lines or faucets, at impacted outlets. The operator shall provide documentation of testing results for review by the Department during each unannounced routine sanitation inspection.
Observed facility is passed due for lead water testing. Facility should go to Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website to register for testing. PROVISIONAL ITEM.
#21 · Properly sized, located, accessible, and in good repair; sinks, toilets and potty chairs cleaned and disinfected; proper change of use procedure: .2817, .2818, .2836
General Comment:
15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a. All toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed loose toilet seat in bathroom between rooms 1 and 2. Needs tightening.
#23 · Approved storage in toilet rooms, lavatories free of storage; hand wash signs posted: .2817, .2818, .2836 −2
15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a). In child care centers lavatories shall not be used for storage. Observed plant stored in handsink in room 2. Lavatories shall not be used for storage.
#29 · Hazardous products properly stored and locked: .2820
General Comment:
15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b). All hazardous items must be stored behind lock and key. Observed aerosol stored unlocked in Classroom 2. Needs to be stored behind lock and key.
#30 · Non-hazardous products properly stored: .2820 −3
15A NCAC 18A .2820 (c). Non-aerosol sanitizing solutions, approved disinfectants, detergent solutions, hand antiseptics, and hand lotions shall be kept inaccessible to children when not in use by storing the items 5 ft above the floor or behind lock and key. Observed hand sanitizers and lotions stored less than 5ft up in front building. Needs to be 5ft up.
#32 · Adequate linen provided and properly stored; adequate beds, cots, mats provided, in good repair, properly stored, labeled, spaced during use: .2821, .2836 −3
15A NCAC 18A .2821 (a). In child care centers, beds, cribs, cots, mats, and play pens shall be kept clean and in good repair, stored to prevent contamination, and cleaned and sanitized between users. Observed mats tearing in room 1 and 2. Needs repair/replacement.
#34 · Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836
General Comment:
15A NCAC 18A .2822 (a) Toys, equipment, furniture, and any other items accessible to the children shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed red couch torn/wearing in room 1. Observed broken refrigerator toy in room 2. Needs repair/replacement.
Apr 15, 2024 3 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Lead in water testing due 5/12/2024. Facility should go to Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids to register for testing.
#21 · Properly sized, located, accessible, and in good repair; sinks, toilets and potty chairs cleaned and disinfected; proper change of use procedure: .2817, .2818, .2836
15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a. All toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed loose toilet seats in bathroom between classrooms 1&2. Needs tightening.
#22 · Soap, approved hand drying devices, toilet tissue paper available: .2817, .2818, .2836 −3
15A NCAC 18A .2818 (d). Liquid soap and disposable towels or other hand-drying devices shall be provided at every handwash lavatory area. Observed soap and paper towels missing at prep sinks in Classrooms 1&2. Needs soap and paper towels.
Oct 31, 2023 9 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: Drinking water lead testing due 5/12/2024.
#16 · Hot water supplied and maintained as required in all other areas: .2815, .2836 −4
15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e) Hot water shall be maintained between 80°F and 110°F at handwashing sinks accessible to children. Observed handsinks in 3-5s bathroom at 112F. Needs to be 80-110F.
REPEAT.
#23 · Approved storage in toilet rooms, lavatories free of storage; hand wash signs posted: .2817, .2818, .2836 −2
Handwashing sinks must be free of storage. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a).
Observed items like papers, toys and books stored underneath sewage pipes under handwashing sinks during the inspection. Needs to be placed in covered containers or removed. REPEAT.
#29 · Hazardous products properly stored and locked: .2820
No points deducted.
15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b). All hazardous items must be stored behind lock and key. Observed lavender spray in cabinet in one year old room. Needs to be stored locked.
#32 · Adequate linen provided and properly stored; adequate beds, cots, mats provided, in good repair, properly stored, labeled, spaced during use: .2821, .2836 −3
15A NCAC 18A .2821 (a). In child care centers, beds, cribs, cots, mats, and play pens shall be kept clean and in good repair, stored to prevent contamination, and cleaned and sanitized between users. Observed trifold mats in 3-5 classrooms tearing in the corner. Needs repair.
#34 · Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836
15A NCAC 18A .2822 (a) Toys, equipment, furniture, and any other items accessible to the children shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed chair and small couch tearing in 1s and 3-5s room. Observed couch upholstery ripped in ASEP building. Needs repair.
#42 · Designated area for sick children; maintained as required; written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events: .2827, .2836
General comment:
15A NCAC 18A .2827 (d). The child care center shall have written procedures that employees shall follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the center. The procedures shall address the specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of
employees, children, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. Observed facility does not have vomit and diarrhea cleaning plan. CDI - EHS provided copies via email.
May 9, 2023 6 demerits · 2 violations
#16 · Hot water supplied and maintained as required in all other areas: .2815, .2836 −4
Observed hot water range between 72-74F during the inspection.
**Hot water shall be maintained between 80°F and 110°F at handwashing sinks accessible to children. 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e).
#23 · Approved storage in toilet rooms, lavatories free of storage; hand wash signs posted: .2817, .2818, .2836 −2
Observed items like papers and books stored underneath sewage pipes under handwashing sinks during the inspection. Needs to be placed in covered containers or removed.
**Handwashing sinks must be free of storage. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a).
Jul 19, 2022 4 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: No demerits were issued for the following:
16. Observed hot water reach 112F in the restroom connecting Baby Chicks and Boys/Girls Club.
**Hot water shall be maintained between 80°F and 110°F at handwashing sinks accessible to children. 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e).
32. Observed mats beginning to fray in Baby Chicks. Needs to be repaired/replaced.
**Keep all mats, cots, and cribs clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (a).
#7 · Thermometers provided, accurate: .2804, .2807, .2808, .2836 −2
Observed thermometer underneath ice of freezer section in the small refrigerators in Caterpillars and Snuggle Bunnies.
**All thermometers in refrigerators shall be stored in the warmest part of the refrigerator and located to be easily readable. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (h) (1).
#23 · Approved storage in toilet rooms, lavatories free of storage; hand wash signs posted: .2817, .2818, .2836 −2
Observed items not properly covered, stored underneath the handwashing sink.
**Handwashing sinks must be free of storage. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a).
Oct 8, 2021 4 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: No demerits were taken for the following:
21. Observed lose toilet seat in the restroom between Eagle and Baby Chicks. Needs to be tightened.
**Keep toilets and urinals clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a).
#7 · Thermometers provided, accurate: .2804, .2807, .2808, .2836 −2
Observed thermometer stored in Caterpillars refrigerator wedged under ice near the freezer. Observed thermometer stored in the back of the refrigerator in Snugglebugs.
**All thermometers in refrigerators shall be stored in the warmest part of the refrigerator and located to be easily readable. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (h) (1).
#23 · Approved storage in toilet rooms, lavatories free of storage; hand wash signs posted: .2817, .2818, .2836 −2
Observed books stored underneath the handwashing sink in Baby Chicks and Eagles.
**Handwashing sinks must be free of storage. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a).
Observed handwashing sign missing in Snugglebugs room.
**Hand washing signs shall be posted at all hand washing areas. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (e)
May 21, 2021 2 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: No points deducted:#37--Observed tape on wall behind crib in infants class. Observed floors replaced in afterschool building. Covid 19 restrictions, no signature required.
NOTE: Owner showed confirmation email from company receiving water sample (5/12) for lead testing.
#11 · Approved sanitizer provided;test kit available: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814 −2
Observed sanitizer 500ppm. Must be 50-200ppm.
Jul 29, 2020 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: NOTE----Only 2 class in operation at time of inspection.
#34 · Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836 −4
Observed damaged areas on small red chair in 3/4/5 class and damage to rocking chair in infants class.
Toys, equipment, furniture, and any other items accessible to the children shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2822 (a), (b).
#37 · Easily cleanable, clean, and in good repair; carpets vacuumed as required and extraction cleaned; date cleaned___________: .2824, .2825, .2832, .2836 −4
Observed floor damage in afterschool building.
Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825.
Dec 20, 2019 12 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: No points deducted: #18--- Observed hose attached to can wash without backflow prevention device. Keep unattached when not in use or provide backflow.
***NOTE*** Owners are not in town at time of inspections, afterschool building is locked and not in use at the time. Facility will be closed Dec 23-27.
#12 · Equipment, non-food contact surfaces clean; in good repair: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814 −4
Observed tape residue inside fridge in infants class. Repeat.
Keep all food service equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (f)
#34 · Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836 −4
Observed red and green chairs peeling in 2s/3s classes.
Toys, equipment, furniture, and any other items accessible to the children shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2822 (a), (b).
#37 · Easily cleanable, clean, and in good repair; carpets vacuumed as required and extraction cleaned; date cleaned___________: .2824, .2825, .2832, .2836 −4
Observed ceiling peeling in front of restroom in 2s class (Repeat) and blinds damaged in middle class.
Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825.
May 30, 2019 12 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: No points deducted: #27-- Observed debris under diaper pad in infants class.
#11 · Approved sanitizer provided;test kit available: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814 −2
Observed sanitizer 500ppm in 1s, 2s and 3s class.
Prepare a wipe-on or spray-on sanitizer daily at 50 to 200 ppm chlorine. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (d)
#12 · Equipment, non-food contact surfaces clean; in good repair: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814 −4
Observed bottle warmer needed to be cleaned (stains). Observed tape residue inside fridge in infants class. Clean.
Bottle warming equipment shall be cleaned and sanitized at least daily and when visibly soiled. 15A NCAC 18A .2810 (f) (1) and .2804 (d).
Keep all food service equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (f)
#23 · Approved storage in toilet rooms, lavatories free of storage; hand wash signs posted: .2817, .2818, .2836 −2
Observed dishes in general purpose hand sink in 3s class.
Handwashing sinks must be free of storage. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a).
#37 · Easily cleanable, clean, and in good repair; carpets vacuumed as required and extraction cleaned; date cleaned___________: .2824, .2825, .2832, .2836 −4
Observed floor tiles near computer cracked in afterschool. Clean floor in afterschool. Observed popcorn ceiling peeled in 1s/2s class.
Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825.
Dec 20, 2018 12 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: No points deducted: #11---Observed sanitizer 500 ppm in afterschool. #34---Observed tape residue on counter under paper blocks in extra class. #39--Observed dust on HVAC vents in extra class.
#12 · Equipment, non-food contact surfaces clean; in good repair: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814 −4
Observed stains in bottle warmer.
Bottle warming equipment shall be cleaned and sanitized at least daily and when visibly soiled. 15A NCAC 18A .2810 (f) (1) and .2804 (d).
#21 · Properly sized, located, accessible, and in good repair; sinks, toilets and potty chairs cleaned and disinfected; proper change of use procedure: .2817, .2818, .2836 −4
Observed hand sinks in 3/4s class blocked. All hand sinks must be accessible.
Lavatories used by the children must be mounted appropriately or otherwise made accessible. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a).
#37 · Easily cleanable, clean, and in good repair; carpets vacuumed as required and extraction cleaned; date cleaned___________: .2824, .2825, .2832, .2836 −4
Observed area rugs stained. Some area rugs have torn tape. Observed water stained ceiling and wall in afterschool building. Floor tiles in afterschool building are stained and broken in places.
Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825.
Dec 18, 2017 18 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: General Comment:
#29. Observed key in lock to storage room behind kitchen area and storage room contained chemicals. Kitchen is located in front building and no children are in building. Front building kitchen is only being used. Room/area in front building is being used as storage. Key removed from lock at time of inspection. **All hazardous items must be stored behind lock and key. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b).
#31. Observed general storage under hand washing sinks in classrooms. Remove storage from under hand washing sink. If storing any thing under hand washing sink, store items in an enclosed plastic container. No utensil storage or food storage under sinks.
#34. Clean underside edge of tables and cracks and crevices on chairs in 1's/2's room.**Toys, equipment, furniture, and any other items accessible to the children shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2822 (a), (b).
#44. Remove old board and fencing from area near grease trap and sump pump outside of kitchen door.**Solid wastes shall be disposed of in a manner that prevents insect breeding and public nuisances. 15A NCAC 18A .2830 (d).
#48. Tightly secure loose vinyl siding on soffit on back side of daycare entering into kitchen.
#5 · Food properly stored, thawed, prepared, cooked, cooled, handled, served, transported, packaged and identified; only supervised children in kitchen; water from a handwash lavatory not consumed or used for bottle warming:. 2804, .2806, .2808, .2836 −5
Observed baby bottles and sippy cups labeled with child's name but not properly date marked. Label baby bottles and sippy cups with child's name and the correct date.
Label all baby bottles, sippy-cups, and bottled beverages sent from home with the child's name and date it was brought into the facility. 15A NCAC 18A .2804 (d)
#7 · Thermometers provided, accurate: .2804, .2807, .2808, .2836 −2
Provide a working metal stem thermometer. The (2) metal stem thermometer in kitchen did not work. Provide metal stem thermometer 0F-220F.
Provide a numerically scaled metal stem-type thermometer accurate to 2°F. 15A NCAC 18A .2807 (h)
#27 · Free of storage and in good repair; cleaning and disinfecting solutions labeled; approved diapering methods used; diaper changing and handwashing signs posted: .2817, .2818, .2819, .2820, .2836 −4
Observed incorrect diaper changing procedure in infant room. Follow correct diaper changing procedure posted on the wall.
Follow the correct diaper changing procedure as described in 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (d).
#32 · Adequate linen provided and properly stored; adequate beds, cots, mats provided, in good repair, properly stored, labeled, spaced during use: .2821, .2836 −3
Observed children sleeping on cots and mats too close together in 1's/2's and 3's/4's/5's room. Space sleeping cots and mats at least eighteen inches apart. Recommend removing old tape adhesive from sleeping cots/mats not being used. Properly label sleeping cots/mats with childs name or use the name and number system.
Children must be spaced at least 18 inches apart or separated by a partition while napping. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (e).
All cribs, beds, cots and mats must be labeled with each individual child's name. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (c ).
#37 · Easily cleanable, clean, and in good repair; carpets vacuumed as required and extraction cleaned; date cleaned___________: .2824, .2825, .2832, .2836 −4
Repair ceiling in 1's/2's room. Wipe/clean edge of doors to rooms. Clean walls in after school building and edge of bathroom and closet doors in after school room. Repair flooring in after school building.
Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825.
Jun 29, 2017 12 demerits · 4 violations
#11 · Approved sanitizer provided;test kit available: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814 −2
Observed sanitizer 500ppm in kitchen, Room 3, and infants.
Prepare a wipe-on or spray-on sanitizer daily at 50 to 200 ppm chlorine. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (d)
#19 · Approved drinking fountains, pressure regulated, clean: .2815, .2836 −2
Observed water fountain not flowing past mouth piece in room 1. Clean water fountains in afterschool building.
Keep water fountains clean at all times. 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (f).
Water pressure at drinking fountains must be high enough so that water clears mouth nozzle, and so that water does not splash on the floor. 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (f).
#34 · Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836 −4
Observed small couch (red) in with rips in room 2. Observed shelving with blocks needing to be cleaned.
Toys, equipment, furniture, and any other items accessible to the children shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2822 (a), (b).
#37 · Easily cleanable, clean, and in good repair; carpets vacuumed as required and extraction cleaned; date cleaned___________: .2824, .2825, .2832, .2836 −4
Observed stain on ceiling in room 3 and paint peeling on red wall near baseboard in afterschool room.
Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825.
Nov 3, 2016 25 demerits · 7 violations
Inspector comments: General Comment:
#19. Adjust water pressure on lower water fountain in 3's/4's/5's room so water will come up slightly beyond the mouth guard!***Water pressure at drinking fountains must be high enough so that water clears mouth nozzle, and so that water does not splash on the floor. 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (f).
#25/#27. Position padding on diaper changing table at end of day and throughout the day to allow area under padding to air dry. Observed moisture under padding on diaper changing table and no diaper changing had taken place at table today.
#28. Observed emergency medication(inhaler) stored in door hanger less than five feet vertical distance inside of unlocked water heater closet in room that is not being used. Emergency medication properly stored at time of inspection.***Designated emergency medications shall be stored out of reach of children (5 ft above the floor). 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (d).
*29. Observed Lysol disinfectant spray in aerosol can stored in door hanger less than five feet vertical distance inside of unlocked water heater closet in room that is not being used. Lysol locked away at time of inspection.***All hazardous items must be stored behind lock and key. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b).
#48. Observed wire fencing and board fencing stored near pump station outside of front building kitchen door. Remove old board and wire fencing from premises.**
#49. Repair back corner of playground fencing where tree fell on fence. Replace missing cap on top of playground fencing pole.***Keep the premises clean and free of dilapidated structures and broken play equipment. 15A NCAC 18A .2832 (a).
Ms. Littlejohn present at time of inspection.
#12 · Equipment, non-food contact surfaces clean; in good repair: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814 −4
Defrost and clean ice from freezer section of refrigeration unit in infant room. THOROUGHLY CLEAN BOTTLE WARMER AND INSERT IN INFANT ROOM DAILY AND THROUGHOUT THE DAY WHEN VISIBLY SOILED! Discard and replace damaged oven mittens used in front building kitchen. THOROUGHLY CLEAN TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN AFTER SCHOOL BUILDING AND KEEP CLEAN AT ALL TIME; EVEN THOUGH SINK IS NOT BEING USED. Clean exterior of cabinet doors in after school building.
Bottle warming equipment shall be cleaned and sanitized at least daily and when visibly soiled. 15A NCAC 18A .2810 (f) (1) and .2804 (d).
Keep all non-food contact surfaces and equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (f) and .2809 (1) and (3).
#16 · Hot water supplied and maintained as required in all other areas: .2815, .2836 −4
Observed water temperature throughout in back building fluctuate between 110F-115F. Water temperature shall be 80F-110F.
Hot water shall be maintained between 80°F and 110°F at hand washing sinks accessible to children. 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e).
#21 · Properly sized, located, accessible, and in good repair; sinks, toilets and potty chairs cleaned and disinfected; proper change of use procedure: .2817, .2818, .2836 −4
Observed low water pressure on hand washing sink in after school boys bathroom. Address low water pressure on hand washing sink. THOROUGHLY CLEAN TOILET AND HAND WASHING SINK IN BOYS AND GIRLS BATHROOM IN AFTER SCHOOL BUILDING. Observed hand washing sink and toilet fixtures soiled in both bathrooms. Repair handle on toilet in 3's'4's'5's room.
Toilets shall be cleaned and disinfected at least daily and when visibly soiled. 15A NCAC 18A .2817 (b).
Keep hand washing sinks clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a).
#30 · Non-hazardous products properly stored: .2820 −3
Observed sanitizer and disinfectant solution in 1's room and hand lotion in 3's/4's/5's room stored less than five feet vertical distance out of reach of children in cabinet area. Store items five feet vertical distance out of reach of children.
Approved non-hazardous products must be stored 5 ft above the floor or behind lock and key. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b), (c ) and (d).
#34 · Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836 −4
Thoroughly clean cracks and crevices on toy fixtures in infant room. Clean soft pillow toy fixture in infant room. Remove broken bin from fixture in infant room. Clean rocking chair padding in infant t room. Clean bin stored in bathroom between infant room and 1's room. Repair or replace red damaged vinyl padding on chair. Clean/dust fixtures(television, shelving) throughout in after school building. Remove broken pink spinning chair from after school building. Label dirty bin used in infant room and keep dirty toy bin out of reach of children.
Toys, equipment, furniture, and any other items accessible to the children shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2822 (a), (b).
#37 · Easily cleanable, clean, and in good repair; carpets vacuumed as required and extraction cleaned; date cleaned___________: .2824, .2825, .2832, .2836 −4
Monitor water stain on ceiling in 1's room(newer building), center room off of kitchen(front building) and wall/ceiling in after school building. Make any necessary roof repairs, then repaint ceiling and clean walls. Wipe/clean closet doors. Replace broken floor tiles near kitchen and bathroom. Clean spots on throw rugs throughout in rooms. Replace missing molding around window in infant room.
Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825.
#39 · Equipment clean and in good repair; maintained as required: .2826 −2
Wipe light dust from window blinds in back building. Thoroughly clean window blinds in front building, front building kitchen and throughout after school building. Reattach window blinds in after school building or remove window blind from two compartment sink.
Keep all light fixtures clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2826 (a).
Jun 9, 2016 17 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: General Comment: #5. Observed (1) sippy cup in infant refrigeration unit not labeled or dated. Sippy cup labeled and dated at time of inspection.***Label all baby bottles, sippy-cups, and bottled beverages sent from home with the child's name and date it was brought into the facility. 15A NCAC 18A .2804 (d) #8. Observed small bag of beans and vegetable greens stored in top freezer section of domestic refrigeration unit. After questioning staff, I was informed that items had been heated, cooled and stored in freezer. Beans and vegetable greens discarded at time of inspection. Establishment can not store heat treated food in domestic refrigeration.**Child care centers, licensed for 13 or more children, are not approved to use domestic refrigerators to cool food. 15A NCAC 18A .2810 (d). #37. Replace cracked floor tiles near entrance to employee restroom.***Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825. #39. Light bulbs that were not shatter proof removed from lamp in after school building at time of inspection. WIpe/clean window blinds in kitchen.**Light bulbs must be shatterproof or shielded. 15A NCAC 18A .2826 (a). Mrs. Motley present at time of inspection.
#11 · Approved sanitizer provided;test kit available: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814 −2
Observed sanitizer solution in spray bottles too strong throughout in classrooms. Sanitizer(chlorine) shall be 50ppm-200ppm. Sanitizer properly made at time of inspection.
Prepare a wipe-on or spray-on sanitizer daily at 50 to 200 ppm chlorine. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (d)
#16 · Hot water supplied and maintained as required in all other areas: .2815, .2836 −4
Observed hot water temperature at handwashing sink in new building 111F-116F. Water temperature shall be 80F-110F.
Hot water shall be maintained between 80°F and 110°F at hand washing sinks accessible to children. 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e).
#21 · Properly sized, located, accessible, and in good repair; sinks, toilets and potty chairs cleaned and disinfected; proper change of use procedure: .2817, .2818, .2836 −4
Observed loose toilet seat in 3's bathroom. Tighten toilet seat in bathroom. Observed toys stored/placed in general purpose hand washing sink, but the sink had not been cleaned and disinfected between change of use of sink.
Sinks shall be cleaned and disinfected at least daily, when visibly soiled, and when the designated use of the hand washing sink has been changed. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (c).
#27 · Free of storage and in good repair; cleaning and disinfecting solutions labeled; approved diapering methods used; diaper changing and handwashing signs posted: .2817, .2818, .2819, .2820, .2836 −4
Teacher explained to me the diaper changing procedure the wrong way in infant room. Follow the correct diaper changing procedure when changing child's diaper.
Follow the correct diaper changing procedure as described in 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (d).
#30 · Non-hazardous products properly stored: .2820 −3
Observed sanitizer solution, disinfectant solution and hand sanitizer not properly stored in infant room and 2's room. Store sanitizer solution, disinfectant solution and hand sanitizer five feet vertical distance out of reach of children or locked away. Observed items stored on counter top in infant class room and low shelving within cabinet area in 2's room.
Approved non-hazardous products must be stored 5 ft above the floor or behind lock and key. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b), (c ) and (d).
Aug 21, 2015 17 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: General Comment: #12. Wipe top of gasket on refrigeration unit door in main kitchen. #16. Observed hot water temperature in new back building max out at 113F. Mrs. LIttlejohn turned down hot water on water heater and water temperature ranged from 107F-110F at hand washing sinks. Water temperature was within range in front building and after school building.**Hot water shall be maintained between 80°F and 110°F at hand washing sinks accessible to children. 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e). #22. Observed no paper towels or soap at hand washing sink within classrooms that were not being used(front building and rainy day room). Provide soap and paper towels at all hand washing sinks at all times!**Liquid soap and disposable towels shall be provided and accessible at all hand washing sinks. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (d). #34. Observed sealant worn from cubbies/ storage area shelving in after school room. Reseal/ revarnish cubbies/ storage shelving which sealant has worn off. Wipe/clean kitchenette set in after school room. Label dirty toy bin in infant room.**Toys, equipment, furniture, and any other items accessible to the children shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2822 (a), (b). #49. General cleaning of toys on playground area from last night heavy rain.**All play ground equipment must be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2832 (c ). Mrs. Littlejohn present at time of inspection. All three building inspected under one daycare license.
#13 · Proper storage and handling of clean equipment, utensils and single-service articles: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814 −3
Observed single service articles( plastic cups) for water not properly stored in emergency bags to take outside. Store single service articles(cups) in plastic bag before placing in emergency bag to take outside. Wipe/clean crumb from base of drawer under oven in after school building. Single-service articles must be kept clean and protected from contamination. 15A NCAC 18A .2809 (8), .2814 (a) and (b). Protect food service equipment from contamination. 15A NCAC 18A .2814 (a) and (b).
#19 · Approved drinking fountains, pressure regulated, clean: .2815, .2836 −2
Observed low water pressure on smaller water fountain located in new building. Increase water pressure on water fountain so water will come up slightly beyond the mouth guard on fountain. Do not want children mouth touching the guard or water nozzle when trying to get water. Water pressure at drinking fountains must be high enough so that water clears mouth nozzle, and so that water does not splash on the floor. 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (f).
#21 · Properly sized, located, accessible, and in good repair; sinks, toilets and potty chairs cleaned and disinfected; proper change of use procedure: .2817, .2818, .2836 −4
Observed leaking plumbing fixture under hand washing sink in front building at hand washing sink near office in classroom area and old infant room diaper changing station. Repair leaks under hand washing sinks! Observed a new shelf in kitchen area placed in front of hand washing sink. REMOVE SHELF FROM IN FRONT OF HAND WASHING SINK. HAND WASHING SINK SHALL BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES!Keep hand washing sinks clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a).
#31 · Facilities provided for proper storage, used and kept clean: .2820 −2
Observed storage areas/spaces/closets unorganized. Organize storage spaces, areas, closet and office. Observed some storage under hand washing sink in new back building. Storage under hand washing sink was not food related. Recommend if storing items(art supplies,toys,etc) under hand washing sink placing items in plastic bin with a lid due to possible leaks under sinks.Adequate space shall be provided for the storage of equipment, furniture, toys, clothes, linens, backpacks, book bags, diaper bags, beds, cots, mats, and supplies and shall be kept clean. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (a).
#37 · Easily cleanable, clean, and in good repair; carpets vacuumed as required and extraction cleaned; date cleaned___________: .2824, .2825, .2832, .2836 −4
Repair ceiling in front building and repaint. Repair floor in front of hand washing sink in old infant room. Patch hole in bathroom door in kitchen. Replace damaged floor tiles in employee bathroom near kitchen and back storage room near employee bathroom. Repair corner of wall near ceiling in back storage room. Clean base of wall and floor near second entrance door in after school building. Clean door framing and area around light switch in after school boys bathroom. Repaint area of wall in after school room where wall was repaired. Patch hole around plumbing fixture in after school building kitchen.Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825.
#44 · Solid waste properly handled; containers and cleaning equipment kept clean; can cleaning facilities adequate: .2830, .2836 −2
Remove old plastic can wash, broken toys and old railing from premises located outside back kitchen door in grass area.Solid wastes shall be disposed of in a manner that prevents insect breeding and public nuisances. 15A NCAC 18A .2830 (d).
Apr 9, 2015 18 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: General Comment: #12. Replace gasket on infant refrigeration unit starting to split. Wipe/clean exterior of cabinet doors in kitchen.**Keep all non-food contact surfaces and equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (f) and .2809 (1) and (3). #34. Replace infant chair damaged near the handle.**Toys, equipment, furniture, and any other items accessible to the children shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2822 (a), (b). #44. Remove. old plastic can wash from premises that is stored near back deck.**Solid wastes shall be disposed of in a manner that prevents insect breeding and public nuisances. 15A NCAC 18A .2830 (d). #49. Discard, replace or repair yellow car fixture with damaged wheel. Mrs. Littlejohn present at time of inspection.
#21 · Properly sized, located, accessible, and in good repair; sinks, toilets and potty chairs cleaned and disinfected; proper change of use procedure: .2817, .2818, .2836 −4
Observed water spray bottle and shelving brackets stored in hand washing sink in infant room. No storage in hand washing sink.Lavatories used by the children must be mounted appropriately or otherwise made accessible. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a).
#31 · Facilities provided for proper storage, used and kept clean: .2820 −2
Observed storage room/office area not organized and storage under hand washing sink in infant room. Clean and organize storage room/office and remove storage from under hand washing sink in infant room.Adequate space shall be provided for the storage of equipment, furniture, toys, clothes, linens, backpacks, book bags, diaper bags, beds, cots, mats, and supplies and shall be kept clean. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (a).
#33 · Linen, bedding, wash cloths, bibs, burping cloths laundered, and in good repair: .2821, .2836 −3
Observed crib linen soiled and holes in crib linen. Clean crib linen daily and when visibly soiled. Discard and replace linen with holes present.Linens for children less than 12 months old shall be changed and laundered when soiled and at least daily. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (f). Individual linen must be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (f).
#37 · Easily cleanable, clean, and in good repair; carpets vacuumed as required and extraction cleaned; date cleaned___________: .2824, .2825, .2832, .2836 −4
Observed walls and door soiled in bathroom. Observed hole in employee bathroom door. Observed walls in employee bathroom not finished. Observed floor and ceiling in chemical/freezer storage room damaged and ceiling above refrigeration unit in kitchen. Clean walls in bathrooms near light switch, door framing and along base board. Patch hole in employee bathroom door and replace damaged door stopper. Repair floor and wall in employee bathroom and storage room off of employee bathroom. Clean wall above stove in kitchen. Clean back of toys shelving on infant side used as a divider between classroom and replace missing laminate or paint bare wood where laminate is missing.Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825.
#39 · Equipment clean and in good repair; maintained as required: .2826 −2
Observed light bulb in bathroom not shatter proof or shielded. Provide a light shield over light fixture or replace light bulb with shatter proof light bulb. Clean floor return air ventilation outside of bathroom.Keep all ventilation related equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2826 (b).Light bulbs must be shatterproof or shielded. 15A NCAC 18A .2826 (a).
#48 · Pest control; premises free of conditions that harbor or attract pests: .2831, .2832 −3
Remove old paint container near back of daycare with standing water. Repair soffit/siding on building to prevent animals from building nest in soffit/roof area. Observed damaged siding/soffit and nest present in soffit area.Keep the facility free of rodents, insects and vermin. 15A NCAC 18A .2831 (b).
Nov 17, 2014 15 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: General Comment: # 17. Observed hot water at can wash 126F. Can wash is on back deck connecting the new building that has not open to the old building. Children does not have access to can wash at this time but when new building is opened children will have access to can wash. Either remove hot water handle on hot water faucet on can wash and store handle in kitchen drawer or enclose can wash with a fence and gate and keep gate locked at all times!**Hot water at areas accessible to children shall not exceed 120°F. 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e). #34. Observed protruding screw in kitchenette set. Remove protruding screw from kitchenette set.**Toys, equipment, furniture, and any other items accessible to the children shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2822 (a), (b). Mrs. Littlejohn present at time of inspection.
#21 · Properly sized, located, accessible, and in good repair; sinks, toilets and potty chairs cleaned and disinfected; proper change of use procedure: .2817, .2818, .2836 −4
Observed leaking plumbing fixture under hand washing sink cabinet at diaper changing station in classroom area. Observed storage in hand washing sink in classroom. Repair leaking plumbing fixture on hand washing sink and do not place or store items in the hand washing sink. Hand washing sinks shall be accessible at all times!Keep handwashing sinks clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a).Lavatories used by the children must be mounted appropriately or otherwise made accessible. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a).
#32 · Adequate linen provided and properly stored; adequate beds, cots, mats provided, in good repair, properly stored, labeled, spaced during use: .2821, .2836 −3
Observed torn/damaged sleeping mats in storage closet. Observed old adhesive on sleeping mats. Discard and replace torn/damaged sleeping mats.Keep all mats, cots, and cribs clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (a).
#37 · Easily cleanable, clean, and in good repair; carpets vacuumed as required and extraction cleaned; date cleaned___________: .2824, .2825, .2832, .2836 −4
Observed corner of wall damaged and missing paint. Repair corner of wall and repaint. Touch-up paint/repaint throughout where needed. Repair wall around electical outlet cover in yellow/gold room and repaint. Clean doors to bathroom. Repair hole inemployee bathroom door. Paint wall in employee bathroom and repalce missing base board. Monitor wall and ceiling in chemical closet behind refrigeration unit and repair if needed. Clean back of cabinets used as divider wall between classrooms.Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825.
#44 · Solid waste properly handled; containers and cleaning equipment kept clean; can cleaning facilities adequate: .2830, .2836 −2
Repair clogged can wash on back deck. Remove old toys/fixture/ mop sink from beside premises!Solid wastes shall be disposed of in a manner that prevents insect breeding and public nuisances. 15A NCAC 18A .2830 (d).
#49 · Premises clean and free of standing water; utility equipment inaccessible; equipment and toys clean and in good repair; sandboxes properly constructed, clean and covered; adherence to air quality forecast quality forecast outdoor activity restrictions when applicable: .2831, .2832 −2
Observed damaged framing around front window under porch area where infants sometime play. Aluminum framing around window is bent and has sharp edge! Repair window framing so a child will not cut his or her hand on window framing! #48.Repair holes on underside of soffit on exterior of house! Replace missing craw space vents that have fallen out.Keep the premises clean and free of dilapidated structures and broken play equipment. 15A NCAC 18A .2832 (a).
May 22, 2014 28 demerits · 8 violations
Inspector comments: General Comment: #7.Observed missing thermometer in refigeration unit in back storage room. Replace missing thermometer in refrigeration unit.**Provide an accurate thermometer in all refrigerators. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (h) #13. Observed knives stored in a knife block in kitchen area. Store clean knives in a drawer or container. Remove knife block from premises. You can not clean area where knives are stored in block.
#5 · Food properly stored, thawed, prepared, cooked, cooled, handled, served, transported, packaged and identified; only supervised children in kitchen; water from a handwash lavatory not consumed or used for bottle warming:. 2804, .2806, .2808, .2836 −5
Observed raw eggs in carton stored above other food products in refrigeration unit. Store raw meat and raw egg products below and away from other food products in refrigeration unit. Observed open box of success rice(boil in a bag) not properly stored. Store boil in bag rice in sealable container.**Raw meats, poultry, fish, shellfish, and eggs shall be stored on shelving beneath and separate from other foods. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (f). Store all foods in approved re-sealable bags or containers once opened. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (a)
#12 · Equipment, non-food contact surfaces clean; in good repair: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814 −4
Observed broken gasket on refrigeration unit in infant room. Observed door handle on refrigeration/freezer unit soiled. Observed burnt/damaged serving tray. Replace broken/split gasket on refrigeration unit in toddler room or replace refrigeration unit. Thoroughly clean handles on refrigeration/freezer unit. Discard and replace burnt/damaged serving tray. **Keep all food service equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (f) Observed bottle warmer in infant room stored on ledge between room not being used soiled. Thoroughly clean bottle warmer and keep clean even if not being used!
#21 · Properly sized, located, accessible, and in good repair; sinks, toilets and potty chairs cleaned and disinfected; proper change of use procedure: .2817, .2818, .2836 −4
Observed leaking plumbing fixture under handsink in infant room. Repair leak under handsink in cabinet area! Observed storage in handsink in infant room. NO STORAGE IN HANDSINK!**Keep handwashing sinks clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a). Lavatories used by the children must be mounted appropriately or otherwise made accessible. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a).
#32 · Adequate linen provided and properly stored; adequate beds, cots, mats provided, in good repair, properly stored, labeled, spaced during use: .2821, .2836 −3
Observed torn/damaged sleeping mats in toddler room! Replace torn/damaged sleeping mats!**Keep all mats, cots, and cribs clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (a).
#34 · Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836 −4
Observed soiled toys, stained pillows and broken toys in infant room. Thoroughly clean cracks and crevices on toys. Clean linens on pillows. Discard and replace torn/damaged pillow. Replace broken/damaged toys. Clean base of toy bin in toddler room. **Toys, equipment, furniture, and any other items accessible to the children shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2822 (a), (b).
#37 · Easily cleanable, clean, and in good repair; carpets vacuumed as required and extraction cleaned; date cleaned___________: .2824, .2825, .2832, .2836 −4
Observed water stain on ceiling in infant room. Repair any roof leaks and repaint ceiling. Observed flaking paint on column in infant room. Observed front door and bathroom door soiled. Repaint throughout where needed. Clean front and bathroom door. Finish repairing and painting wall in staff bathroom. Place steps at back kitchen door(EXIT DOOR); even during construction during business hours! Keep top lock on kitchen door unlocked during business hours in case their was an emergency! Repair floor in back storage room.**Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825.
#39 · Equipment clean and in good repair; maintained as required: .2826 −2
Observed light fixture not operating in infant room and dirty ventilation in bathroom. Repair light fixture in infant room and clean ventilation in bathroom. **Keep all ventilation related equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2826 (b). Keep all light fixtures clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2826 (a).
#44 · Solid waste properly handled; containers and cleaning equipment kept clean; can cleaning facilities adequate: .2830, .2836 −2
Establishment is adding on to facility and can wash has been removed. Reattach can wash and properly plumb drainage on can wash.**Maintain a fully operating can wash or mop sink at all times. 15A NCAC 18A .2830 (b).
Jul 22, 2013 18 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: 29- General Comment: Observed A & D Ointment and Diaper Rash cream on a shelf above 5' from the floor in the Infant classroom. Door to back office unlocked.**All hazardous items must be stored behind lock and key. See rule .2820 (b).
#11 · Approved sanitizer provided;test kit available: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814 −2
Observed sanitizer spray bottle above 800 ppm chlorine.**Prepare a wipe-on or spray-on sanitizer daily at 50 to 200 ppm chlorine. See rule .2812 (d)
#12 · Equipment, non-food contact surfaces clean; in good repair: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814 −4
Observed Infant fridge gasket collecting debris. Oven drawer off track and accumulating food residue and debris. **Prepare a wipe-on or spray-on sanitizer daily at 50 to 200 ppm chlorine. See rule .2812 (d)
#21 · Properly sized, located, accessible, and in good repair; sinks, toilets and potty chairs cleaned and disinfected; proper change of use procedure: .2817, .2818, .2836 −4
Observed Infant room handwash sink and kitchen two compartment sink leaking water underneath sink. (repeat non-compliance) Classroom restroom sink in need of caulking.**Keep handwashing sinks clean and in good repair. See rule .2818 (a).
#34 · Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836 −4
Observed furniture frayed/damaged on edges and corners. Some cloth toys and pillows with stains. **Toys, equipment, furniture, and any other items accessible to the children shall be kept clean and in good repair. See rule .2822 (a), (b).
#39 · Equipment clean and in good repair; maintained as required: .2826 −2
Observed bathroom vent collecting some dust and classroom vent beginning to rust some. **Toys, equipment, furniture, and any other items accessible to the children shall be kept clean and in good repair. See rule .2822 (a), (b).
#46 · CCA pressure-treated wood sealed; date sealed_________; soil covered or inaccessible: .2831, .2832 −2
Observed exterior non-painted wood not stained or sealed. **All exterior non-painted wood installed before 1/1/05 must be sealed or stained at least every 2 years. Seal wood with either an oil-based, semi-transparent sealant, oil-based clear stain, or water-based clear stain. Records must be maintained available for review. See rule .2831 (e), (f), and (g).
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “A CHILDS CHOICE LEARNING CENTER II” or State ID 2060420898). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.