Aug 16, 2024
2 demerits
· 2 violations
#26 · Approved cleaning solution and approved disinfectant provided; test kit available when required: .2817, .2818, .2819, .2820, .2836 −2
Observed disinfectant above 800ppm during the inspection. Water was added to dilute the solution.
**15A NCAC 18A .2812 (i) An approved disinfectant shall be provided for cleaning purposes. When a chlorine solution is prepared by a child care center employee for use as an approved disinfectant, then the solution shall be prepared for use within 24 hours, and a testing method shall be used to ensure compliance with the prescribed chlorine concentration (500 -800 ppm).
#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
Observed standing water on some play equipment on the playground. Water was drained during the inspection.
**15A NCAC 18A .2832 (a). Child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, shall be kept clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests.
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Apr 21, 2022
7 demerits
· 3 violations
#15 · Hot water supplied and maintained in the kitchen: .2815, .2836
The kitchen dishwashing sink shall be supplied with hot water at 120°F or above. 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e). Observed hot water reach 117F at 2 compartment handsink in kitchen. Director adjusted hot water at sink during time of inspection. If violation is observed during next inspection demerits will have to be taken.
#30 · Non-hazardous products properly stored: .2820 −3
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). Observed disinfectant wipes stored below 5 feet in playroom.
#34 · Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836 −4
15 NCAC 18A .2822 (c). Water play centers shall be filled just prior to reach water play session. Water shall be emptied after each session or more often if visibly soiled. The water play centers including toy, shall be cleaned and sanitized at least daily or more often if visibly soiled. Water play is prohibited during the outbreak and investigation of communicable diseases at the site. EHS observed water play table on play ground full with water while children were napping. EHS educated Director on notated rule.
*NOTE: Report emailed to Mrs. Victoria at: victoriamcbrayer41@yahoo.com
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Sep 14, 2021
12 demerits
· 4 violations
#1 · Handwashing when required: .2803, .2836 −5
Observed the child's hands not washed after the diaper change. Ensure all steps are followed.
Wash hands when required. 15A NCAC 18A .2803 (a)
#11 · Approved sanitizer provided;test kit available: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814 −2
Repeat: Observed the sanitizer above 1000ppm chlorine. Remake to 50-200 ppm chlorine.
Prepare a wipe-on or spray-on sanitizer daily at 50 to 200 ppm chlorine. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (d)
#26 · Approved cleaning solution and approved disinfectant provided; test kit available when required: .2817, .2818, .2819, .2820, .2836 −2
Observed the disinfectant at 200ppm chlorine. Remake to 500-800ppm chlorine.
Prepare disinfectant between 500-800 ppm chlorine daily. 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (c ) and .2801 (7).
#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 sleeping cots and pack-n-plays used for sleeping not labeled. (Cot list with names and numbers present, but no numbers on the actual cots). Provide names or numbers on the cots to match the list.
All cribs, beds, cots and mats must be labeled with each individual child's name. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (c ).
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Apr 17, 2019
10 demerits
· 3 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
Observed eggs stored directly with luncheon meat in the refrigerator. Ensure that eggs are stored separately to avoid possible cross contamination.
**All food shall be stored and handled in a manner that protects it from contamination. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (d),(f), .2807 (b), and .2808 (e).
#26 · Approved cleaning solution and approved disinfectant provided; test kit available when required: .2817, .2818, .2819, .2820, .2836 −2
Observed chlorine test strips had expired. Please provide test strips that are not pass expiration date.
**Provide test strips for the chlorine disinfectant. 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (c )
#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 mats labeled with numbers but no chart list to reflect which child sleeps on which mat. Operatot will go back to labeling with child's name.
**All cribs, beds, cots and mats must be labeled with each individual child's name. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (c ).
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Jul 18, 2018
16 demerits
· 4 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
Observed open bags of snack in the child care room. Follow the 2 rules below.
*Store all foods in approved re-sealable bags or containers once opened. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (a)
*Food storage in classrooms shall be limited to foods that are individually packaged unless the room is equipped with a food preparation area. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (b)
#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 steps 9 and 10 skipped during the diaper change.
Follow the correct diaper changing procedure as described in 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (d).
#30 · Non-hazardous products properly stored: .2820 −3
Observed a purse sitting on the toy shelf in a care room. CDI- Informed employee and relocated it to a shelf that is >/= 5 feet.
Purses, that do not contain hazardous items, must be stored 5 ft above the floor, behind lock and key, or behind a child safety lock. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (f).
#37 · Easily cleanable, clean, and in good repair; carpets vacuumed as required and extraction cleaned; date cleaned___________: .2824, .2825, .2832, .2836 −4
Observed the kitchen walls, window sill, and cabinets with buildup. Clean.
Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825.
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Dec 15, 2017
6 demerits
· 2 violations
#12 · Equipment, non-food contact surfaces clean; in good repair: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814 −4
Observed sticky residue on kitchen counter tops near dish drainer. Needs to be cleaned.
**Keep all non-food contact surfaces and equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (f) and .2809 (1) and (3).
#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 toy bin and several toys in fenced in playground containing standing water. Some of the toys were drained while a larger bin was too heavy to be drained.
**Keep the property free of standing water. 15A NCAC 18A .2831 (b).
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Jun 28, 2017
8 demerits
· 2 violations
#35 · Mouth-contact surfaces cleaned and sanitized in rooms designated for children who are not toilet trained: .2822, .2836 −4
The care giver stated she sprayed the mouthed toys with sanitizer to clean them.
**In areas where children are not toilet trained, small mouth contact toys shall be washed, rinsed, sanitized (submerged for 2 minutes), and allowed to air dry, after use and more frequently when visibly dirty. 15A NCAC 18A .2822 (a).
#37 · Easily cleanable, clean, and in good repair; carpets vacuumed as required and extraction cleaned; date cleaned___________: .2824, .2825, .2832, .2836 −4
Observed the kitchen floor with food debris near the food storage shelves in the kitchen.
**Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825.
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Jun 21, 2017
16 demerits
· 4 violations
#12 · Equipment, non-food contact surfaces clean; in good repair: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814 −4
REPEAT - Observed the interior and exterior of the kitchen cabinets and interior utensil drawers needed cleaning.
**Keep all food service equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (f)
**Keep all non-food contact surfaces and equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (f) and .2809 (1) and (3).
#23 · Approved storage in toilet rooms, lavatories free of storage; hand wash signs posted: .2817, .2818, .2836 −2
Observed art supplies were stored in the restroom on the toilet tank and beneath the hand washing sink.
**Limit storage in restrooms to toileting and diapering items only. 15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a).
#25 · Diapering surfaces cleaned and disinfected after each use: .2817, .2818, .2819, .2820, .2836 −6
Observed the care giver improperly cleaned / disinfected the diapering surface after changing a diaper; cleaned with soapy water, then sprayed with disinfectant and immediately wiped dry, then sprayed on sanitizer to air-dry.
**To clean and disinfect diapering surface: 1) Spray soapy water onto surface 2) Wipe off soapy water 3) Spray disinfectant onto surface until surface is glistening wet 4) Let disinfectant sit for at least 2 minutes or until air dry. 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (d).
#37 · Easily cleanable, clean, and in good repair; carpets vacuumed as required and extraction cleaned; date cleaned___________: .2824, .2825, .2832, .2836 −4
REPEAT - Observed the kitchen floor needed cleaning around cabinets.
**Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825.
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Nov 17, 2016
18 demerits
· 6 violations
#12 · Equipment, non-food contact surfaces clean; in good repair: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814 −4
Repeat - Observed exterior and interior cabinets with sticky residue and missing knobs.
Observed counter tops and back lining of counters collecting debris in need of cleaning.
**Keep all food service equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (f)
#16 · Hot water supplied and maintained as required in all other areas: .2815, .2836 −4
Observed hot water at wash machine only reaching 116F.
**Hot water supplied to clothes washing machines shall be 120°F or above. 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e).
#31 · Facilities provided for proper storage, used and kept clean: .2820 −2
Repeat Non Compliance: Observed closet in downstairs care room in need of organizing.
**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
Repeat Non Compliance: Observed floors in kitchen collecting debris around underside of cabinets. Keep floors clean and in good repair.
**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 over kitchen sink not shatterproof.
Observed dust debris build up present on blinds in downstairs bathroom.
**Light bulbs must be shatterproof or shielded. 15A NCAC 18A .2826 (a).
**Keep all ventilation related equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2826 (b).
#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
Repeat Non Compliance: Observed several toys cracked and or damaged on back playground.
**Keep the premises clean and free of dilapidated structures and broken play equipment. 15A NCAC 18A .2832 (a).
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Apr 27, 2016
11 demerits
· 3 violations
#1 · Handwashing when required: .2803, .2836 −5
Observed the care giver did not wash her hands after cleaning the diaper changing surface and before beginning a new task.
**Wash hands when required. 15A NCAC 18A .2803 (a)
#34 · Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836 −4
Observed the restroom trash can was rusty, and the washing machine had rust on the interior.
**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 · 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 the exterior storage shed was leaning and in disrepair. **Remove or repair shed.
**Keep the premises clean and free of dilapidated structures and broken play equipment. 15A NCAC 18A .2832 (a).
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Apr 21, 2016
35 demerits
· 9 violations
#1 · Handwashing when required: .2803, .2836 −5
Observed several school-age children arrive to child care and did not wash hands upon arrival.
**Wash hands when required. 15A NCAC 18A .2803 (a)
#12 · Equipment, non-food contact surfaces clean; in good repair: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814 −4
Repeat - Observed exterior and interior cabinets with sticky residue and missing knobs.
**Keep all food service equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (f)
#18 · Backflow prevention provided, no cross connections: .2815, .2836 −3
Observ|ed no backflow preventers on the front or back exterior spigots with hosed attached.
**Maintain backflow prevention on all hose bibs and threaded faucets. 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (c).
#26 · Approved cleaning solution and approved disinfectant provided; test kit available when required: .2817, .2818, .2819, .2820, .2836 −2
Repeat - Observe|d no test strips available.
**Provide test strips for the chlorine disinfectant. 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (c )
#28 · Medications properly stored: .2820 −6
(CRITICAL) Observed cabinets in the laundry area were not locked. The canbinet contained medication.
Observed medication (tylenol, cold syrup, and prescription) stored in the kitchen refrigerator was not sepate from food. **Provide lock box for refrigerated medication.
**All medications must be stored behind lock and key. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (d).
#29 · Hazardous products properly stored and locked: .2820 −6
(CRITICAL) Observed the laundry area cabinets were left unlocked. The cabinet contained Lysol, super glue, aerosols, and other hazardous items. Cabinets were locked during the inspection.
**All hazardous items must be stored behind lock and key. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b).
#37 · Easily cleanable, clean, and in good repair; carpets vacuumed as required and extraction cleaned; date cleaned___________: .2824, .2825, .2832, .2836 −4
Repeat - Observed the kitchen floor with debris and was sticky.
**Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825.
#48 · Pest control; premises free of conditions that harbor or attract pests: .2831, .2832 −3
Observed toy bins in the fenced play area with water, mosquito larva and hatched mosquitoes. **Keep the property free od standing water to prevent mosquito breeding.
**Keep the facility free of rodents, insects and vermin. 15A NCAC 18A .2831 (b).
#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 the grass was over grown and needed cutting.
**Keep the property free of high vegetation. 15A NCAC 18A .2831 (i).
Observed the exterior storage shed was leaning and in disrepair. **Remove or repair shed.
**Keep the premises clean and free of dilapidated structures and broken play equipment. 15A NCAC 18A .2832 (a).
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Dec 17, 2015
18 demerits
· 6 violations
#11 · Approved sanitizer provided;test kit available: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814 −2
Observed solution in sanitizer bottle higher than 200 parts per million. Solutions in bottles were switched.
Test strips not provided on site.
**Prepare a wipe-on or spray-on sanitizer daily at 50 to 200 ppm chlorine. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (d)
**Provide sanitizer test kit. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (g)
#12 · Equipment, non-food contact surfaces clean; in good repair: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814 −4
Repeat Non Compliance: Observed interior of kitchen cabinets and shelving dirty/collecting residue and debris. Items in cabinets also collecting debris.
Observed knobs missing at kitchen shelving, with hood of stove and other cabinets with sticky residue on outer surface.
Observed burns on kitchen counter top with debris on surfaces.
**Keep all food service equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (f)
**Keep all non-food contact surfaces and equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (f) and .2809 (1) and (3).
#26 · Approved cleaning solution and approved disinfectant provided; test kit available when required: .2817, .2818, .2819, .2820, .2836 −2
Observed disinfectant solution below 500 parts per million. Solutions bottles were switched. Bottles relabeled.
Observed test strips not present during inspection. Provide test strips.
**Prepare disinfectant between 500-800 ppm chlorine daily. 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (c ) and .2801 (7).
**Provide test strips for the chlorine disinfectant. 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (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
Repeat Non Compliance: Observed rip in diaper changing pad in laundry room.
**Diaper changing surface must be easily cleanable, non-absorbent, smooth, and intact. 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (b).
#37 · Easily cleanable, clean, and in good repair; carpets vacuumed as required and extraction cleaned; date cleaned___________: .2824, .2825, .2832, .2836 −4
Repeat Non Compliance: Observed flooring in kitchen with debris build up on surfaces & behind fridge.
Repeat Non Compliance: Observed wall damage: peeling, flaking of walls downstairs in kids room.
**Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825.
#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 doors at shed in disrepair (nails protruding).
Observed water collecting in bins on playground.
Observed water collecting on ground back right side of yard. (raining at time of inspection)
**Keep the property free of standing water. 15A NCAC 18A .2831 (b).
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