GODS CREATION SCHOLAR ACADEMY

Observed torn mat in the infant room. GENERAL COMMENT **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 touch up paint needed in PreK room. **15A NCAC 18A .2825 (a) In child care centers, the walls and ceilings, including doors and windows, of all rooms and areas, shall be kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. All walls and ceilings shall be free of peeling, flaking, chalking, or otherwise deteriorating paint. Observed flooring in need of repair in the hallway restroom **15A NCAC 18A .2824 (a). Floors and floor coverings in food preparation, food storage, utensil washing, toilet rooms, and laundry areas shall be constructed of nonabsorbent material and shall be kept clean and in good repair.

Observed touch up paint needed in 2 year old room. **15A NCAC 18A .2825 (a) In child care centers, the walls and ceilings, including doors and windows, of all rooms and areas, shall be kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. All walls and ceilings shall be free of peeling, flaking, chalking, or otherwise deteriorating paint.

Observed no thin probe food thermometer during the inspection. 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 underside of high chair tray in need of cleaning. **15A NCAC 18A .2809 (3) Other surfaces that do not come into contact with food shall be kept clean and in good repair.

Observed disinfectant below 500ppm during the inspection. **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).

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 water damaged cabinet under kitchen handsink. Needs repair.

15A NCAC 18A .2824 (a). Floors and floor coverings in food preparation, food storage, utensil washing, toilet rooms, and laundry areas shall be constructed of nonabsorbent material and shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed water damaged flooring in hall bathroom. Needs repair.

No points deducted: 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 has registered for water testing as of 8/1/2024. Facility is waiting for water sample kit to arrive for testing. REPEAT. No points deducted because facility is in process of testing water.

15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a. All toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed loose toilet seat in after school bathroom. Needs repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a). Lavatories shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed sink leaking in kitchen. Needs repair.

15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a). Storage in toilet rooms shall be limited to toileting and diapering supplies. Observed toys and book stored in the corner of the Twos bathroom. Storage in toilet rooms shall be limited to toileting and diapering supplies.

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). Observed disinfectant in Twos class testing below 500 ppm. Needs to be 500-800 ppm.

15A NCAC 18A .2809 (3) Other surfaces that do not come into contact with food shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed metal peeling in microwave. Needs repair.

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 has not had water testing for lead since 10/2020. Director stated that she has gone through the registration and webinar and is awaiting water testing kit in the mail. No points deducted.

Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825. Observed damaged flooring in storage closet of 3 year old room. Observed chipped paint on walls in 3 year old bathroom. Needs repair.

Prepare disinfectant between 500-800 ppm chlorine daily. 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (c ) and .2801 (7). Observed disinfectant in toddler classroom between 250-500 ppm.

Keep all mats, cots, and cribs clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (a). Observed mats in toddler room are beginning to wear and fray in corners.

Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825. Observed damaged flooring in storage closet of 3 year old room. Needs repair.

General Comment: The childcare center shall have a written procedure 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. 15A NCAC 18A .2827 (d). Observed facility does not have a written procedure. Requirement has recently been adopted in rule changes on July 1, 2023. EHS emailed PIC link to page with procedures and rule update information.

Prepare disinfectant between 500-800 ppm chlorine daily. 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (c ) and .2801 (7). Observed disinfectant measuring at 200ppm chlorine throughout center. Director remade disinfectant solution to required range of 500-800ppm chlorine during time of inspection.

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). Observed storage closet in 4’s classroom in need of detailed organizing.

Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825. Observed minor touch up paint needed to doors and some walling throughout center. Observed laminate flooring in women’s restrooms in need of repair. *NOTE: Director, Nakia Andrews was present during time of inspection, report emailed to: Nakiamo_andrews@yahoo.com Godscreationnc@gmail.com

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). Observed specialty milk brought from child’s home with no name or date. CDI, milk was labeled with child’s name and date.

Provide a numerically scaled metal stem-type thermometer accurate to 2°F. 15A NCAC 18A .2807 (h). Observed metal stem thermometer not accurate within 2F of EHS calibrated thermometer.

Keep all mats, cots, and cribs clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (a). Observed some crib mats in infant room splitting at seams. EHS advises center to repair/replace splitting mats.

Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825. Observed minor touch up paint needed to walls and baseboards throughout childcare center.

Keep all ventilation related equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2826 (b). Observed dust debris accumulation on ceiling vent in toddler classrooms. *NOTE: Director Ms. Gina McClinton was present during time of inspection. Report emailed to her at: LAGINAM22@YAHOO.COM

Limit storage in restrooms to toileting and diapering items only. 15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a). Observed sleeping cots stored in the restroom in toddler classroom. Corrected during inspection, Director removed sleeping cots out of restroom.

Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825. Observed minor touch up paint needed to baseboards, walls, and doors throughout center. *NOTE: Director Ms. Gina McClinton was present during time of inspection, report emailed to her at: LAGINAM22@YAHOO.COM

Observed damage to window in older kids class and around storage room door in older kids room. Observed spots on carpet in afterschool class.

Observed damaged floor in restrooms in afterschool building, in kitchen, and near door in kitchen. Observed wall paint peeled in afterschool class. Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825.

Observed leak under hand sink in afterschool building. Keep handwashing sinks clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a).

Observed floor needing to be cleaned in restroom in afterschool. Observed gaps in floor tiles in 3/4 class. Observed holes under shelf in infants class. Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825.

Observed soapy spray bottle with 750ppm of bleach. All cleaning and disinfectant solutions shall be properly labeled (i.e. soapy water, disinfectant). 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (c ) and .2820 (c ).

Observed stains on carpet in afterschool class and wall damage near spray bottles in 3/4 year old class. Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825.

Multi-service utensils must be washed, rinsed, and sanitized after each use. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (e) Observed container washed and rinsed only, must use sanitizer as a final step and air dry.

Protect food service equipment from contamination. 15A NCAC 18A .2814 (a) and (b). Observed in use serving spoon sitting next to hand sink in kitchen. Observed staff wash hands in 2-comp sink.

Prepare disinfectant between 500-800 ppm chlorine daily. 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (c ) and .2801 (7). Observed disinfectant at diaper changing table in infant room at 250 ppm chlorine. Use test strip to check for proper strength. CDI

Toxic substances shall be stored below or separate from medications and food. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b) Observed cleaners and home repair items stored intermingled with art supplies and pantry items. Rearrange so all hazardous items are stored below other items. CDI

Light bulbs must be shatterproof or shielded. 15A NCAC 18A .2826 (a). Observed end caps not on bulb covers (plastic tubes) in 3 year old's room. Keep all ventilation related equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2826 (b). Observed broken window in 2 year old's classroom's bathroom.

Keep all non-food contact surfaces and equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (f) and .2809 (1) and (3). Observed one shelf unit is pulling away from its backing, repair before falls. Cabinet doors sticky, need degreasing.

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). Observed storage on floor in several areas. Keep storage off floor.

Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825. Observed emergency exit in infant room the door hangs up on the flooring. Repair so door opens readily.

Keep the premises clean and free of dilapidated structures and broken play equipment. 15A NCAC 18A .2832 (a). Observed a broken window behind building. Get rid of anything that's broken or in disrepair.