OUR FUTURE GENERATION

General Comment: 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e) Hot water that exceeds 120 degrees Fahrenheit is a burn hazard and shall not be provided in areas accessible to children. Observed gate not up at kitchen entrance. Needs to be up to prevent access to kitchen by children.

15A NCAC 18A .2812 (g) A testing method or equipment shall be used in accordance with the product manufacturer's instructions to test the strengths of sanitizing solutions to ensure the prescribed concentrations are met. Observed sanitizer at 500 ppm. Needs to be 50-200 ppm.

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 sent water samples to RTI and has not received results. RTI sent confirmation email that samples were received 1/25/2024.

No points deducted. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (d).Medications, including prescription and non-prescription items, shall be stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container and shall not be stored above food. Observed neosporin in store packed medicine box in unlocked kitchen cabinet. PIC removed neosporin to locked cabinet.

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 some mats with small tears or wearing near corners. Needs repair.

General Comment: All hazardous items must be stored behind lock and key. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b). Observed wipeout in a drawer at the desk. Director keep item away and lock away at the time of inspection. No point deduction.

Solutions shall be labeled as sanitizing, disinfecting, or detergent solutions. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (c ). Observed a bottle of sanitizer and soapy water without labels. Director put labels on bottles at the time of inspection.

General Comment: Carpet shall be extraction cleaned at least once each 6 months. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 (c ). The facility clean carpets themselves. Cannot verify carpet was cleaned using extraction methods v. shampooing carpet. 6/30/2023 last cleaning. No point deduction.

Observed paper towels stored underneath the handwashing sink in the kitchen. **Single-service articles must be kept clean and protected from contamination. 15A NCAC 18A .2809 (8), .2814 (a) and (b).

Observed bottle of disinfectant not labeled in the restroom. **All cleaning and disinfectant solutions shall be properly labeled (i.e. soapy water, disinfectant). 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (c ) and .2820 (c ).

Observed black staining on shelf used for hard toys in toddler room.

Observed water stain on ceiling in older classroom. Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825.

Observed disinfectant below 500ppm. Reading around 250-300ppm. Prepare disinfectant between 500-800 ppm chlorine daily. 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (c ) and .2801 (7).

Observed build up in crevices of lawn mower bubble blower. 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).

Observed hole in window pane in infants/toddlers restroom. Observed grout missing from floor tiles @ entrance of hallway restroom. (netting showing) Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825.

Sanitizer 500ppm in spray bottles. Prepare a wipe-on or spray-on sanitizer daily at 50 to 200 ppm chlorine. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (d)

Disinfectant 1000ppm in restroom near diaper area. Prepare disinfectant between 500-800 ppm chlorine daily. 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (c ) and .2801 (7).

Observed paper work storage on diaper changing table. No storage on diaper changing table. Keep the diaper changing table free of non-diaper changing related storage. 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (b).

Observed CCA wood around playground border. Wood was last documented sealed 8/26/15. 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. 15A NCAC 18A .2831 (e), (f), and (g).

Monitor and repair floor near entrance to after school room. Observed water stained ceiling in storage room/storage area above area where mats are stored. Address any roof leaks then repaint ceiling.** Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825.

Wipe/clean door framing in bathroom located in front classroom. Monitor and repair floor at front entrance and going into older kid classroom. Monitor and repair ceiling in kitchen area. Tightly secure loose wall paper in bathroom area. Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825.

Wipe/clean window blinds in classroom area. Thoroughly clean window blind above window air conditioner unit in front classroom. Clean cover on window air conditioner unit in front classroom. Monitor and repaint floor register in back classroom.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). General Comment: #18. Provide back flow prevention device on hose bib located on side of house/daycare. Maintain backflow prevention on all hose bibs and threaded faucets. 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (c). #34. Clean corners of foot stool to hand washing sinks in bathroom in front classroom.**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). Ms. Torrence present at time of inspection.

Monitor and repair floor in front classroom/after school room. Tightly secure loose wall paper in bathroom beside and below hand washing sink. Monitor spots on ceiling at front entrance and kitchen and repair if needed. Repair (1) damaged piece of wood flooring near floor vent in front classroom/after school room. Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825.

Observed old boards stored beside storage room/building. Remove old boards from premises. Solid wastes shall be disposed of in a manner that prevents insect breeding and public nuisances. 15A NCAC 18A .2830 (d). General Comment: #37. Wipe/dust top of television in front classroom/after school room. Ms. Torrence present at time of inspection.

Observed sanitizer solution in infant/toddler room not registering. Provide properly mixeds sanitizer at all times. Sanitizer(chlorine) shall be 50ppm-200ppmPrepare a wipe-on or spray-on sanitizer daily at 50 to 200 ppm chlorine. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (d)

Observed cracks and crevices of toys in infant/toddler room soiled.Clean cracks and crevices of toys.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).

Tightly secure loose edges of wall paper in bathroom off from kitchen. Wipe spot on wall in bathroom in infant room. Seal hair line crack down corner of wall and repaint. Monitor wall and floor in resident main living room and repair if needed. Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825.

Observed cracks and crevices of toys soiled in infant room. Thoroughly clean cracks and crevices of toys and on fixtures. Wipe/dust back of television in after school room. Clean base of booster seat/high chairs under covering.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).

Paint floor threshold at entrance to infant room. Tightly secure wall paper in bathroom. Touch-up paint window sill/apron in 2's/3's room.Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825.

Replace blown light bulb in infant room bathroom. Replace light bulb in lamp in hallway and in infant room with shatterproof light bulb. Replace shatter proof light bulb in 2's/3's room which covering is coming off. Clean vent in hallway area. 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).

Tightly secure loose bolt at top of sliding board deck. Replace damaged cap on hand railing leading down to playground area. Secure base of playground fence near Tuckaseegee Rd. Store items on the playground so they do not hold or collect water. Keep the premises clean and free of dilapidated structures and broken play equipment. 15A NCAC 18A .2832 (a). Keep the property free of standing water. 15A NCAC 18A .2831 (b). General Comment: Wipe/clean exterior of cabinet doors above stove. Ms. Torrence and Mrs. Edwards present at time of inspection.

Observed loose wall paper in 3's/4's/5's room and in bathroom near 3's/4's/5's room behind toilet. Tightly secure loose wall paper in classroom and bathroom. Carpet cleaned June 20, 2014.Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825.

Observed dusty window blinds and window ledges/seals in infant/2's and 3's/4's/5's room. Observed broken window blinds in infant/2's room. Clean window blinds,seals and ledges. Replace broken window blinds.Observed dusty ceiling fan blades in 3's/4's/5's room. Clean ceiling fan blades in classroom. Replace blown light bulbs in light fixtures.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). Keep all light fixtures clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2826 (a).

Observed food debris collecting in gasket on refrigeration unit and dry storage shelving with build-up present. Thoroughly clean gasket on refrigeration unit door and clean/repaint dry storage shelving. Wipe/clean base drawer under oven area.**Keep all non-food contact surfaces and equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (f) and .2809 (1) and (3).

Observed cribs in infant room not labeled with child name. Label all cribs with child name.**All cribs, beds, cots and mats must be labeled with each individual child's name. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (c ).

Observed soiled/dirty toys throughout in different rooms. Thoroughly clean toys often/regular. Clean toys when visibly soiled. Observed dusty window blinds in infant room, after school room and 3/4/5's room. Clean window blinds and window ledges throughout. Observed some furniture with missing/flaking paint. Touch-up paint/repaint furniture where needed.**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).

Observed dusty ceiling fan blades in 3/4/5's room. Thoroughly clean ceiling fan blades. Clean ceiling fans and ventilation often/regular to prevent the accumulation of dust.**Keep all ventilation related equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2826 (b).

Observed damaged doors on shed within playground area. Remove rotten/damaged doors and replace doors. Observed fixtures on playground area with damaged boards and protruding rod/screw. Either remove broken equipment from play ground area or replace broken boards and remove protruding rod/screw. Observed base of fence facing Tuckaseegee Road damaged at base. Repair base of fence.**Keep the premises clean and free of dilapidated structures and broken play equipment. 15A NCAC 18A .2832 (a).