JUSTICE KIDS ACADEMY

15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a. All toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed loose toilet seats in bathrooms at front entrance. Tighten. REPEAT

General Comment: 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 small tear in diaper changing pad and debris underneath pad. Repair/replace and keep clean.

General Comment: 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e) (e) Hot water used for cleaning and sanitizing utensils and laundry shall be provided at a minimum temperature of 120 degrees Fahrenheit at the point of use.- Observed hot water in the kitchen 3 compartment sink measured at 117F. The center had some work done with their hot water tank. A director reached out to a technician during inspection, and he is on site. The water in the kitchen must be provided at least 120F.

15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a. All toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair.- Observed very loose toilet seat in toddler restroom. Repair needed and keep in good repair.

15A NCAC 18A .2820 (g).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.- Observed personal bag/belonging stored on top of the cubby upon entering the center. Ensure to put all personal belongings that contain no hazardous items at least 5ft or higher at all time.

General Comment: 15A NCAC 18A .2822 (a). 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. --According to teacher in classroom where mouthing/dirty toys present. The dirty toys were collected and put in dirty bin and get clean at the end of the day. Teacher spray sanitizer solution on toys and let them air dry. Proper toys cleaning discussed with teacher and director at the time of inspection. All dirty toys shall be washed/rinsed/sanitized properly in the kitchen at the three compartment sinks. Or 3 step bins suggested, label (wash/rinse/sanitize). Some toys that cannot not be submerged in water after washed and rinsed, the sanitizer spray can be used. All toys that can be in the water shall be submerged in sanitizer solution for at least 2 minutes and let air dry after. Ensure to use/provide the correct strength of sanitizer solution in the bin for cleaning toys each day and ensure to store the sanitizer bin at 5ft or higher.

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 damage wall from broken handrail in preschool restroom, repair needed. Keep in good repair.

15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a). Lavatories shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed faucet loose at handsink in school age classroom and preschool bathroom. Needs repair.

15A NCAC 18A .2818 (d). Liquid soap and disposable towels or other hand-drying devices shall be provided at every handwash lavatory area. Observed no paper towels at bathroom sink in school age classroom. Needs paper towels. REPEAT.

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 small tear in diaper pad and debris under and around the edges of diaper pad in Toddler room. Needs cleaning/replacement.

15A NCAC 18A .2821 (c). Beds, cots, and mats shall be assigned and labeled for use by an individual child and equipped with individual linens. Observed labels missing for cots. Needs to be labeled for use by individual child.

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 cabinet under sink in entryway broken and in need of cleaning. Observed torn/fraying large rug in preschool classroom. Needs replacement. REPEAT.

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 packages of snacks in cabinet in kitchen not properly resealed.

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 bleach based sanitizer measuring at 500ppm chlorine. Required ranged 50-200ppm bleach.

15A NCAC 18A .2818 (d). Liquid soap and disposable towels or other hand-drying devices shall be provided at every handwash lavatory area. Observed no paper towels at handsink stored in 1’s restroom. Paper towels supplied to handsink during time of inspection.

15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a). Storage in toilet rooms shall be limited to toileting and diapering supplies. Observed sleeping cots stored in 1’s restroom.

15A NCAC 18A .2820 (g).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. Observed teacher purse stored below 5 feet on shelving in 2’s classroom.

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 blinds damaged sporadically throughout center. Observed some reading books damaged within 1’s classroom.

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 minor chipping paint to walling throughout center.

Observed walls needing touch up paint in classrooms and cabinet at hand sink in first class also needs touch up paint. Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825.

Observed wall around entry door needing to be re-sealed/painted in Toddlers class. Re-touch paint on walls in various areas.

Observed ceiling tiles bulging and stained in bottom classroom. Observed paint peeling near hand sink on children restrooms and in front class near hand sink. Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825.

-Observed a loose toilet seat in the hall restroom closest to the middle room. -Observed the sinks in the same restroom loose from wall. Needs to be re-caulked ( Restroom adjacent to the restroom with loose sink and toilet seat is not being used per the Director).

-Observed a loose toilet seat in the restroom closest to the hallway in the middle room. -Observed the sinks in disrepair in the restroom in the infant/toddler room and the other restroom in the middle room. (Restrooms are not being used per the Director). Repair sinks/faucets.

Repeat: Observed storage in the infant/toddler room restroom. Follow the rule below. Limit storage in restrooms to toileting and diapering items only. 15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a).

Observed stained ceiling tiles in the after school room. Repair issue and replace tiles. Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825.

Observed rodent droppings in the after school restroom cabinet. Clean and continue with pest control treatments. Keep the facility free of rodents, insects and vermin. 15A NCAC 18A .2831 (b). Report emailed to: JUSTICEKIDSACADEMY@GMAIL.COM

Keep handwashing sinks clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a). Handwashing sink loose, needs to be recorked to secure tightly to the wall in toilet #1. Keep toilets and urinals clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a). Observed toilet consistantly running in toilet #1. Childcare provider has a work order in place for repairs and is awaiting repairs.

Limit storage in restrooms to toileting and diapering items only. 15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a). ***REPEAT*** Observed storage in infant/toddler room bathroom. No storage in bathroom except toileting and diaper changing items.

Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825. Observed holes in the wall in toilet #2. Replace sagging and stain ceiling tile in school age classroom. Observed rug in Pre-K and toddler classroom in need of cleaning. Observed pink buildup around the base of the wall in the toddlers classroom. Childcare provider has a work order in place for repairs and is awaiting repairs.

Observed storage in infant/toddler room bathroom. No storage in bathroom except toileting and diaper changing items. Limit storage in restrooms to toileting and diapering items only. 15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a).

Observed emergency playground bag containing hand sanitizer stored less than five feet vertical distance out of reach of children in the afterschool room. Observed unoccupied office with door open and teacher purse stored on the chair. Store items five feet vertical distance out of reach of children or locked away! 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). 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).

Clean debris from base of can wash. Provide back flow prevention device on hose bib at can wash. Maintain a fully operating can wash or mop sink at all times. 15A NCAC 18A .2830 (b).

Secure loose hand railing on ramp leading out to the playground area. Nail in any protruding nails on ramp, and hand railing leading out to the playground area. Keep the premises clean and free of dilapidated structures and broken play equipment. 15A NCAC 18A .2832 (a).

Keep all food service equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (f) Observed microwave with splattered food debris 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). Observed high chair tray with dried food debris, it needs to go to the kitchen daily for wash, rinse, sanitize.

Hot water shall be maintained between 80°F and 110°F at handwashing sinks accessible to children. 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e). Observed water didn't get to 80F minimum in infant room.

Keep handwashing sinks clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a). Observed leaking hand sink in kitchen

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 cardboard box on floor in storage areas. Keep storage off floor for cleaning purposes.

Keep all ventilation equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A.2826 (b). Observed rusted vent covers throughout.

Keep the facility free of rodents, insects and vermin. 15A NCAC 18A .2831 (b). Observed large critter living in crawlspace. Keep premises critter free. Replace broken dryer vent cover on exterior of building.

All play ground equipment must be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2832 (c ). Observed climbers and decking with chipped paint throughout