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6demerits

HARRIS LEARNING ACADEMY

6141 STATESVILLE RD, Charlotte, NC 28269
Child Care · NC permit/State ID 2060421486
Latest result6 demerits
Last inspectedOct 1, 2026
Inspections on record17
On record sinceApr 19, 2018

This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).

Score history

07.515 Apr 19, 2018: 12Jan 10, 2019: 6Dec 17, 2019: 7Feb 24, 2020: 15Jul 24, 2020: 6Feb 4, 2021: 7Jul 15, 2021: 5Jan 5, 2022: 8Oct 4, 2022: 11May 4, 2023: 7Oct 25, 2023: 8Apr 15, 2024: 4Oct 7, 2024: 7Mar 24, 2025: 4Aug 6, 2025: 2Feb 25, 2026: 2Oct 1, 2026: 6
Apr 19, 2018Lower is betterOct 1, 2026

Inspections & violations

Oct 1, 2026 6 demerits · 4 violations
#16 · Hot water supplied and maintained as required in all other areas: .2815, .2836 −4
Observed hot water reach 113F in the toddler room and restroom adjacent to toddler room. Observed hot water reach 115F in the staff restroom and 116F in the PrepK and 3 year old room. **15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e) Hot water shall be maintained between 80°F and 110°F at handwashing sinks accessible to children.
#23 · Approved storage in toilet rooms, lavatories free of storage; hand wash signs posted: .2817, .2818, .2836
Observed toy bucket stored in the diaper changing sink. Removed during the inspection. GENERAL COMMENT **15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a). In child care centers lavatories shall not be used for storage.
#37 · Easily cleanable, clean, and in good repair; carpets vacuumed as required and extraction cleaned; date cleaned___________: .2824, .2825, .2832, .2836
Observed water stained ceiling tile in the staff restroom. GENERAL COMMENT **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.
#39 · Equipment clean and in good repair; maintained as required: .2826 −2
Observed dust build up on vent covers in the restrooms during the inspection. **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.

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Feb 25, 2026 2 demerits · 1 violation
#39 · Equipment clean and in good repair; maintained as required: .2826 −2
Observed dust build up on vent covers in the restrooms between the infant and two year old room. **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.

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Aug 6, 2025 2 demerits · 2 violations
#37 · Easily cleanable, clean, and in good repair; carpets vacuumed as required and extraction cleaned; date cleaned___________: .2824, .2825, .2832, .2836
Observed touch up paint needed in PreK room. PreK room is currently closed due to summer. Observed single tile in adult restroom with water staining. GENERAL COMMENT **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.
#39 · Equipment clean and in good repair; maintained as required: .2826 −2
Observed dead bugs in the light shields in 3/4 year old room and PreK room. **15A NCAC 18A .2826 (a). Light fixtures in all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed dust build up on vent cover in the boys restroom. **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.

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Mar 24, 2025 4 demerits · 2 violations
#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 liquid stitch stored in closet with only a child saftey lock. Needs to be stored behind lock and key.
#35 · Mouth-contact surfaces cleaned and sanitized in rooms designated for children who are not toilet trained: .2822, .2836 −4
15A NCAC 18A .2822 (b) and .2810 (f).Hard plastic toys may be washed, rinsed, and sanitized in a dishwasher, food preparation handwashing sink, or in the kitchen sink. Facility is washing toys in diaper change sink in infant classroom. Needs to be washed in food prep sink or kitchen sink following.

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Oct 7, 2024 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
15A NCAC 18A .2806 (f) Food and containers of food shall not be stored under exposed sewer lines. Food shall not be stored in toilet or laundry rooms, except that child care centers licensed for fewer than 13 children and located in a residence may store food in laundry rooms if the food is stored and protected as required in rule 2806 (g). Observed food stored under sink in Infant classroom. Food cannot be stored under exposed sewer lines.
#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 .2818 (c) Lavatories shall be cleaned and disinfected with each change of use, when visibly soiled, and at least daily. Change of use occurs when a handwash lavatory is used outside of its original intent. Observed employee dumping milk from bottles in hand sink in classroom. Bottles need to be dumped in kitchen and not handsink.
#28 · Medications properly stored: .2820
General Commment: 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (d) Non-prescription diaper creams and sunscreen shall be kept inaccessible to children when not in use but are not required to be in locked storage. A product shall be considered inaccessible to children when stored on a shelf or in an unlocked cabinet that is mounted a minimum vertical distance of five feet above the finished floor. Observed sunscreen stored on on teacher cart in Meck Prek classroom. Needs to be stored inaccessible. 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 cortizone cream stored accessible to children on teacher cart. EHS recommends facility gets teacher a lock box for storage or store in personal bags.
#30 · Non-hazardous products properly stored: .2820 −3
15A NCAC 18A .2820 (c ) Sanitizing, disinfecting, and detergent solutions shall be labeled with the product name (ex. "Sanitizer"). Observed soapy water missing label in toddler and Meck prek classrooms. Needs label. 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 lotion stored less than 5ft up in Meck pre k classroom. Needs to be stored 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
General Comment: 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (f).Linens shall be kept clean, in good repair, and stored with the mat or cot that the linens are assigned to or stored apart from the mattress or cot in a manner that keeps the linens used for each child separate from the linens belonging to other children. Observed small hole in sheet in infant classroom. Needs to be in good repair.
#34 · Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836 −4
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 diaper changing tables worn in infant room. Observed diaper changing table broken in Twos room. Observed contact paper peeling on toy shelf in infant room. Needs repair. REPEAT.

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Apr 15, 2024 4 demerits · 2 violations
#23 · Approved storage in toilet rooms, lavatories free of storage; hand wash signs posted: .2817, .2818, .2836
15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a). In child care centers lavatories shall not be used for storage. Observed bin stored in sink in classroom 2. Observed storage under sinks in 3/4s classroom and in Twos classroom. Needs to be in waterproof containers to protect from leaks.
#34 · Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836 −4
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 diaper changing tables with chipping paint in infant and twos classrooms. Needs repaired.

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Oct 25, 2023 8 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: Drinking water testing for lead due 2/22/2024.
#11 · Approved sanitizer provided;test kit available: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814 −2
Provide15A NCAC 18A .2812 (j) (j) A sanitizing solution shall be provided for cleaning purposes. Observed sanitizer measuring at at 250ppm chlorine throughout center. REPEAT.
#16 · Hot water supplied and maintained as required in all other areas: .2815, .2836 −4
Hot water shall be maintained between 80°F and 110°F at handwashing sinks accessible to children. 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e). Observed hot water reach 68F at handsink in infant classroom. REPEAT.
#23 · Approved storage in toilet rooms, lavatories free of storage; hand wash signs posted: .2817, .2818, .2836 −2
15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a). Storage in toilet rooms shall be limited to toileting and diapering supplies. Observed cot with sheet on stored in Tender toddlers bathroom.
#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
15A NCAC 18A .2819 (b). Diapering surfaces shall be made of smooth, intact, nonabsorbent material and shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed brown stains on diaper pad in infant room. Needs cleaning/replacement.
#28 · Medications properly stored: .2820
No points taken. 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 cough drops stored in tray accessible to children in 4 year old room. Needs to be stored locked.
#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
15A NCAC 18A .2831 (b). Sand toys, water tables, and other unfiltered items that can collect standing water in the outdoor learning environment shall be emptied and stored to prevent the collection of standing water. Observed water table stored uncovered with dirty standing water inside. Needs to be emptied and stored covered.

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May 4, 2023 7 demerits · 5 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
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 1 child’s bottles not labeled with date in dorm refrigeration unit stored in infant classroom.
#11 · Approved sanitizer provided;test kit available: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814
Prepare a wipe-on or spray-on sanitizer daily at 50 to 200 ppm chlorine. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (d). Observed sanitizer measuring at at 250ppm chlorine throughout center. Corrected during inspection to required range.
#16 · Hot water supplied and maintained as required in all other areas: .2815, .2836 −4
Hot water shall be maintained between 80°F and 110°F at handwashing sinks accessible to children. 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e). Observed hot water reach 68F at handsink in infant classroom. Observed hot water reach 68F at “tender toddler” restroom handsink.
#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 hand lotion and approved calming spray stored below 5 feet in toddler classroom. Teacher relocated approved items above 5 feet during time of inspection.
#37 · Easily cleanable, clean, and in good repair; carpets vacuumed as required and extraction cleaned; date cleaned___________: .2824, .2825, .2832, .2836
Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825. Observed minor touch up paint needed to younger toddlers classroom blue walling. Observed minor stained ceiling tile in employee restroom. EHS advises center to ensure no active leak is occurring and to have stained ceiling tile replaced/repaired. *NOTE: Ms. Harris was present during time of inspection. Report emailed to her at: HARRISLEARNINGACADEMY99@GMAIL.COM

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Oct 4, 2022 11 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 −5
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 1 child’s bottle labeled with name and no date in dorm refrigerator stored in infant classroom.
#7 · Thermometers provided, accurate: .2804, .2807, .2808, .2836
Provide an accurate thermometer in all refrigerators. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (h). Observed thermometer in dorm refrigeration unit stored in infant classroom not reading at the proper temperature. Director stated that she will purchase a replacement thermometer immediately.
#11 · Approved sanitizer provided;test kit available: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814 −2
Prepare a wipe-on or spray-on sanitizer daily at 50 to 200 ppm chlorine. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (d). Observed sanitizer at 500ppm chlorine throughout center. EHS diluted sanitizer in infant, toddler, and 2’s classroom to 200ppm chlorine.
#12 · Equipment, non-food contact surfaces clean; in good repair: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814
Keep all non-food contact surfaces and equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (f) and .2809 (1) and (3). Observed general cleaning needed to flooring of reach in freezer in kitchen.
#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 bottles stored in plastic containers in food prep handwashing sink when EHS arrived to classroom to complete inspection. EHS educated staff and director on notated rule.
#26 · Approved cleaning solution and approved disinfectant provided; test kit available when required: .2817, .2818, .2819, .2820, .2836
Provide test strips for the chlorine disinfectant. 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (c ). Observed no chlorine disinfectant strips. Per director, center ran out morning of inspection and Director stated that she will purchase more strips for center.
#32 · Adequate linen provided and properly stored; adequate beds, cots, mats provided, in good repair, properly stored, labeled, spaced during use: .2821, .2836
Children must be spaced at least 18 inches apart or separated by a partition while napping. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (e). Observed children napping in 4’s classroom less than 18 inches apart. Teacher in class during inspection was aware of issue and was spacing children out.
#37 · Easily cleanable, clean, and in good repair; carpets vacuumed as required and extraction cleaned; date cleaned___________: .2824, .2825, .2832, .2836
Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825. Observed minor stained ceiling tile in 2’s classroom. EHS advises center to ensure no active leak is occurring and to have stained ceiling tile replaced where needed throughout center.
#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
Keep the property free of standing water. 15A NCAC 18A .2831 (b). Observed several toys lined against the fence on outside playground with standing water. EHS advised Director to toss water out of toys. *NOTE: Ms. Pam was present during time of inspection. Report emailed to Mrs.Harris at: HARRISLEARNINGACADEMY99@GMAIL.COM

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Jan 5, 2022 8 demerits · 7 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
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 1 child bottle not labeled with date in dorm refrigeration unit stored in infant classroom.
#7 · Thermometers provided, accurate: .2804, .2807, .2808, .2836 −2
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). Observed thermometer stored at rear of dorm refrigeration unit in infant classroom.
#11 · Approved sanitizer provided;test kit available: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814 −2
Prepare a wipe-on or spray-on sanitizer daily at 50 to 200 ppm chlorine. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (d). Observed sanitizer at 1000ppm in infant and toddler classroom. EHS corrected strength of sanitizer during time of inspection to required range.
#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
Keep handwashing sinks clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a). Observed hot water pressure at general handwashing sink at hand sink located in 2's classroom low. EHS advises center to have water pressure adjusted.
#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
All cleaning and disinfectant solutions shall be properly labeled (i.e. soapy water, disinfectant). 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (c ) and .2820 (c ). Observed soapy water bottle not labeled in infant classroom.
#28 · Medications properly stored: .2820
All medications must be stored behind lock and key. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (d). Observed non-aspirin, burn gel, diphen, and alcohol prep pad stored on high shelving in first aid kit in classroom 2A stating "Keep out of reach of Children" with additional warnings. Director locked up medications behind lock and key during time of inspection. If violation is observed during next inspection, demerits will be taken.
#37 · Easily cleanable, clean, and in good repair; carpets vacuumed as required and extraction cleaned; date cleaned___________: .2824, .2825, .2832, .2836 −4
Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825. Observed stained ceiling tile in the corner of classroom 2A. EHS advises center to ensure no active leak is occurring and to have stained ceiling tiles replaced. *NOTE: Ms. Harris was present during time of inspection, report emailed to her at: HARRISLEARNINGACADEMY99@GMAIL.COM

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Jul 15, 2021 5 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: *NOTE: Center completed lead water test sampling with RTI on 2/22/2021, results are not showing on cleanwaterkids website. Director showed EHS print out from RTI website showing that samples have been submitted but are pending. EHS advised Director to contact RTI to obtain information on why results are pending from February. Director Laura Harris was present during time of inspection. Report emailed to her at the following: HARRISLEARNINGACADEMY99@GMAIL.COM
#11 · Approved sanitizer provided;test kit available: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814 −2
Prepare a wipe-on or spray-on sanitizer daily at 50 to 200 ppm chlorine. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (d). Observed sanitizer at 1000ppm chlorine throughout center. Director remade sanitizer during time of inspection.
#32 · Adequate linen provided and properly stored; adequate beds, cots, mats provided, in good repair, properly stored, labeled, spaced during use: .2821, .2836 −3
Keep all mats, cots, and cribs clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (a). Observed some crib mats fraying in infant classroom. Repair/Replace. Observed diaper changing mat in 2's classroom with a hole. Director replaced mat during time of inspection with new diapering mat.

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Feb 4, 2021 7 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: DIRECTOR PRESENT DURING INSPECTION NO POINTS DEDUCTED #5 ENSURE ALL BOTTLES, SIPPY CUPS SENT FROM HOME HAVE NAME AND DATES; OBSERVED SEVERAL BABY BOTTLES MISSING NAMES AND DATES INSIDE (4A) CLASSROOM. #29 PROPERLY STORE ALL HAZARDOUS ITEMS BEHIND LOCK AND KEY; OBSERVED AEROSOL SPRAY STORED INSIDE UNLOCKED CABINET. CDI AEROSOL PROPERLY STORED INSIDE LOCKED CABINET.
#30 · Non-hazardous products properly stored: .2820 −3
Properly store approved non-hazardous products at 5ft or above or behind lock and key; .2820; Observed numerous cases of disinfectant wipes and sanitizer stored below 5ft in classroom (1A).
#37 · Easily cleanable, clean, and in good repair; carpets vacuumed as required and extraction cleaned; date cleaned___________: .2824, .2825, .2832, .2836 −4
REPEAT Maintain floors, walls and ceilings in good repair; .2824, .2825, .2832, .2836; Observed water damaged ceiling tiles throughout all classrooms. Observed scuffed walls inside classroom (4A) in need of touch-up painting.

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Jul 24, 2020 6 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: DIRECTOR PRESENT DURING INSPECTION.
#37 · Easily cleanable, clean, and in good repair; carpets vacuumed as required and extraction cleaned; date cleaned___________: .2824, .2825, .2832, .2836 −4
REPEAT Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825. Observed wall damaged inside infant room in need of repair.
#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
Keep the property free of standing water. 15A NCAC 18A .2831 (b). Observed standing water inside play ground enclosure at gutter; (install 90 degree french drain to properly drain away from build to prevent standing water).

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Feb 24, 2020 15 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: No Points Deducted: 7. Observed the thermometer in the back of the refrigerator in the Infant room. Placed in the front. 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). Inspection report and handouts emailed to: harrislearningacademy99@gmail.com NOTE: Ensure to follow the directions on the test strips that you have to obtain the correct strength of the sanitizer and disinfectant per the rule book.
#11 · Approved sanitizer provided;test kit available: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814 −2
Observed sanitizer bottles at 500ppm chlorine. Educated the owner and the bottles were remade. Makeup Handout emailed. 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 disinfectant bottles at above 1000ppm chlorine. Educated the owner and the bottles were remade. Makeup Handout emailed. 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 cots stacked on each other with the sheets of some touching the bottom of others. Fold the sheets that are stored under the flat sheets so that they are not bulky. Sleeping mats, cribs, and cots shall be stored to prevent contamination. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (a). -Observed the interior cushion exposed in some of the crib mattresses. Replaced during the inspection. 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 sticky residue on toy and book shelves in several rooms. Clean. -Observed raw wood exposed on the white diaper changing tables in the Infant and 2/3 year old rooms. Repaint/Seal. 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 chipping paint throughout the facility. Repaint. Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825. -Observed absorbent ceiling tiles in the restrooms of the Toddler (girl) & 2/3 (boys) room. The vent fans not working. Repair vent dan or provide non-absorbent tiles. Ceilings in rooms in which food is stored, handled or prepared, utensil-washing rooms, and toilet rooms shall be non-absorbent. 15A NCAC 18A .2825 (b).

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Dec 17, 2019 7 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: NO POINTS DEDUCTED #5 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 baby bottle having wrong date labeled. #29 All hazardous items must be stored behind lock and key. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b). Observed white-out stored not behind lock and key inside (1B) classroom #32 Children must be spaced at least 18 inches apart or separated by a partition while napping. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (e). Observed mats stored too close (within 18inches) in (Toddler) classroom. (INSPECTION RE-TYPED DUE TO CDP SERVER LOSING INSPECTION)
#33 · Linen, bedding, wash cloths, bibs, burping cloths laundered, and in good repair: .2821, .2836 −3
Individual linen must be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (f). Observed crib sheets having holes in surfaces in need of replacing.
#34 · Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836 −4
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 damaged book bindings and covers ripped off books in many classrooms.

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Jan 10, 2019 6 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: DIRECTOR PRESENT DURING INSPECTION.
#11 · Approved sanitizer provided;test kit available: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814 −2
Prepare a wipe-on or spray-on sanitizer daily at 50 to 200 ppm chlorine. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (d) Observed sanitizer spray bottles measuring above 200ppm (800ppm) in all classrooms.
#34 · Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836 −4
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 broken chair in after school room with metal framework exposed and hard plastic seat having sharp edges in need of discarding.

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Apr 19, 2018 12 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: NO POINTS #17: CRITICAL VIOLATION. Hot water at areas accessible to children shall not exceed 120°F. 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e). Observed hot water at can wash was not disabled CDI. #29: CRITICAL VIOLATION. All hazardous items must be stored behind lock and key. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b). Observed pantry door not locked with bleach inside. Pantry door shall stay locked even through kitchen door locked. #37: Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825. Observed damaged carpet in 2nd classroom on left
#2 · Proper handwashing procedure: .2803, .2836 −5
Handwashing procedure shall include: (1) using liquid soap and tempered water; (2) rubbing hands vigorously with soap and tempered water for 15 seconds; (3) washing all surfaces of the hands, to include the backs of hands, palms, wrists, under fingernails and between fingers; (4) rinsing well for 10 seconds; (5) drying hands with a paper towel or other hand-drying device; and (6) turning off faucet with a paper towel or other method without recontaminating hands. 15A NCAC 18A .2803 (c). Observed teacher turning off water with hand. Turn water off with paper towel.
#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
-Raw meats, poultry, fish, shellfish, and eggs shall be stored on shelving beneath and separate from other foods. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (f) Observed shell eggs stored above ready to eat foods. Keep raw meats and eggs below ready to eat food. -CDI -Potentially hazardous food requiring refrigeration shall be cooled to an internal temperature of 45°F or below in a manner consistent with rule 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (h) (2). Observed large container of 125F spaghetti cooling in refrigerator with lid on. Quickly cool foods using ice baths, shallow containers, etc. Don't put lid on tightly until food is 45F or below. CDI -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). Observed staff food stored over center's food. Store employee food separate and below center food. Observed food in infant room stored in splash zone of sink. Keep all food and clean items on other side of splash guard.
#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 diapers and other misc. items stored below hand sink in 3 yr olds class. Do not store any clean items below wastewater plumbing.

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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “HARRIS LEARNING ACADEMY” or State ID 2060421486). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.