SPOILED ROTTEN SCHOLARS

Observed infant room teacher using Food Prep handsink to warm bottle, must use bottle warmer as handsink is for handwashing only and for filling the bottle warmer. Remove bulk infant formula from small fridge in infant room and move to full sized refrigerator in kitchen. Use the food prep counter in toddler room to store food waiting to be served instead of on cars so as to protect the food from contamination. Store aerosol under food on the shelves in the toddler room - CDI

Observed no paper towels at infant room handsink, 2 y.o. room and towels out at young 3 y.o. lass - all were CDI Maintain soap and towels at all handwash sinks at all times - CDI

Purse found on the floor in toddler room and on the rocker in infant room and one bottle of hand sanitizer on table in older 3 y.o. room not in use - store all these 5 feet up. CDI Reorganize hall storage to make it orderly and proper storage order.

Observed blankets bunched under linens on cots causing some of them to be tall enough to touch the bottom of the cot above. Lay blankets flat to keep the space between the sleeping side and underside of each cot.

Several items where vinyl is worn through to the foam making it not easily cleanable (absorbent) -infant room big blue mat -afterschool two couches in corner area Several rooms where the larger toy pieces have debris and dirt/dust accumulation. Example: all black and white awnings; buckets in older 3 y.o. room; plastic couch in young 3 y.o. class and items in afterschool room Remove red bucket in older 3 y.o. room that is split and broken

Observed kitchen staff preparing food without hair restraint. Use a hair net or a hat while preparing food.

Floors - several classrooms need to pull out the toys at and along the wall and clean underneath and along edges of the walls. Clean behind cots in older 3 y.o. room. Clean under all through rugs. -Repair baseboard in young 3 y.o. class as it is detached from the wall. And in older 3 y.o., bathroom. Repair loose and broken tiles (2) in young 3 y.o. class and in kitchen Ceiling - water stains on ceiling tiles in young 3 y.o. class an afterschool. repair/replace and monitor for leaks.

dusty vents in young 3 y.o. class near window in ceiling - dust

Outside slide starting to split - replace in future Remove bird nest out from plastic awning piece Replace broken black plastic edgers that are broken.

General Comment: 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (e) Multi-service articles, including highchair feeding trays, shall be washed, rinsed and sanitized in the child care center kitchen after each use.- Observed frayed high chair trays in infant room. Replacement needed. Keep all multi-service articles in good repair.

REPEAT 15A NCAC 18A .2814 (b) Cleaned and sanitized utensils and equipment shall be stored above the floor in a clean, dry location and shall be kept clean while stored. The food-contact surfaces of fixed equipment shall be kept clean while stored or otherwise not in use. Equipment and utensils shall not be stored under exposed sewer lines.- Observed young 3’ underneath sewer pipes there are classroom supplies (roll of paper towel, diaper, blankets). Remove all items under exposed sewer pipes. Reframing from storing any items under those hand sinks at anytime.

15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e) Hot water shall be maintained between 80°F and 110°F at handwashing sinks accessible to children.- Observed water temperature measured at 113F in infant, toddler, 2, young 3 and 3 classroom. Provide tempered water between 80F-110F where is accessible to children.

General Comment: 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a). Lavatories shall be kept clean and in good repair. -Observed hand sinks in some classroom need better cleaning and keep clean.

General Comment: 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b). All hazardous items must be stored behind lock and key.- Observed super glue package in unlocking drawer in infant room. All hazardous items shall be kept in lock cabinet/storage at all time. NOTE: **Lock storage rooms and cabinets shall include those which are unlocked with a combination lock, electric or magnetic device, key pad, key, or equivalent locking device, keep/store keys at least 5ft or higher at all time**

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 sanitizer squeeze attached to a teacher key chain in drawer less than 5 ft in infant room. Ensure to put items at 5ft or higher at all time.

REPEAT 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 water stained on ceiling tiles in 2’ and young 3 classroom. Check for no active roof leaks, repair if needed. Replace stained ceiling tiles. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 (c). Carpet shall be vacuumed daily and extraction cleaned at least once each 6 months. Cleaning materials including surfactants, solvents, and water used for extraction shall be removed from the carpet before the space is reoccupied.- Observed carpet cleaning needed to be done again and update date needed.

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 big bag of bulk cereal in the kitchen folded and taped with clear tape. Observed pop tarts snack in infant cabinet folded and taped with painting tape. Ensure to keep all leftover bulk food in resealable bags/containers after opening to keep from pests. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (d) Specialty bulk milk that is sent from home for consumption by a child while at the child care center may be stored as set forth in the 2800 rules when the child's parent or guardian provides written permission and the specialty bulk milk is sent to the child care center at the beginning of each week unopened, labeled with the date received by the child care center, and labeled with the name of the child to whom the bulk specialty milk belongs. Any remaining bulk specialty milk shall be sent home at the end of the week with the child to whom the bulk specialty milk belongs.- Observed in the kitchen refrigerator, one container of specialty milk with name and date correctly, and the other speciality milk with date and without name of a child. Ensure to receive the unopened container of specialty milks at the beginning of the week, put both name and correct date that was received. Remember to send them home or discard at the end of an end either opened or unopened containers.

General Comment: 15A NCAC 18A .2814 (b) Cleaned and sanitized utensils and equipment shall be stored above the floor in a clean, dry location and shall be kept clean while stored. The food-contact surfaces of fixed equipment shall be kept clean while stored or otherwise not in use. Equipment and utensils shall not be stored under exposed sewer lines.- Observed severe classes stored classroom supplies (water, toys, class supplies) under hand sinks. Remove all items under exposed sewer pipes. Reframing from storing any items under those hand sinks at anytime.

PROVISIONAL ITEM: 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 throughout the center except the kitchen, hot water measured between 119F- 123F. Ensure to provide tempered water where is accessible to children between 80F -110F at anytime.

General Comment: 15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a. All toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair.- Observed loose toilet seat in after school restroom. Repair needed and keep in good repair.

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 solution in spray bottle measure less than 250ppm. Ensure to provide correct concentration of chlorine disinfectant between 500- 800ppm at all time.

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 in unlock locker and less than 5ft in after school. Ensure to put personal purses/belongings that contain no hazardous items at 5ft or higher at all time.

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 soiled sheet on a cot in 2’ classroom. Ensure to replace new sheet when visibly soiled.

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.- Observed water stained on ceiling tiles throughout the center. Check for no active roof leaks, repair if needed. Replace stained ceiling tiles.

General Comment: 15A NCAC 18A .2804 (e) Frozen human milk may be stored frozen for three months. Any frozen human milk stored beyond seven days shall be stored in the freezer compartment of a full-size refrigerator that has a separate door to the freezer, in a chest freezer, or in an upright deep freezer.- Observed specialty milk stored in small refrigerator in infant room. Ensure to store bulk milk in full size refrigerator.

REPEAT 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 the kitchen without a thin probe thermometer. The one the center has is metal stem. Obtain a thin probe thermometer as required.

REPEAT 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 chlorine sanitizer solution in spray bottle measured at about 10 ppm. Ensure to provide correct concentration between 50-200 ppm.

REPEAT 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e) Hot water shall be maintained between 80°F and 110°F at handwashing sinks accessible to children.- Observed water temperature measured between 116F throughout the center. Provide tempered water between 80F-110F where is accessible to children.

REPEAT 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (e). When in use, cribs, cots, mats and play pens shall be placed at least 18 inches apart or separated by partitions that prevent physical contact between children. -Observed space measured between cots 4” where children are taking naps in several class. Ensure to keep space between cots at least 18” apart.

REPEAT 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 the kitchen without a thin probe thermometer. The one the center has is metal stem. When calibration there is 60F different. Obtain a thin probe thermometer as required.

General Comment: 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 chlorine sanitizer solution in spray bottle measured at 10 ppm. Ensure to provide correct concentration between 50-200 ppm.

15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e) Hot water shall be maintained between 80°F and 110°F at handwashing sinks accessible to children.- Observed water temperature measured between 111F- 115F throughout the center. Provide tempered water where is accessible to children.

General Comment: 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b). All hazardous items must be stored behind lock and key.- wipeout in unlock cabinet in 2’ classroom. Observed unlock storage room of chemicals in kitchen. Ensure to keep the storage room lock at all time.

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 Vaseline container in the outside bag/ cabinet less than 5 ft. Ensure to put items at 5ft or higher at all time. 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.- Observe teacher purse stored in unlock cabinet less than 5ft in classroom. Put item at 5ft or higher.

REPEAT 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (e). When in use, cribs, cots, mats and play pens shall be placed at least 18 inches apart or separated by partitions that prevent physical contact between children. -Observed space measured between cots (10”-12”) where children are taking naps in toddler 2.

Generals Comment: 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (d) Specialty bulk milk that is sent from home for consumption by a child while at the child care center may be stored as set forth in the 2800 rules when the child's parent or guardian provides written permission and the specialty bulk milk is sent to the child care center at the beginning of each week unopened, labeled with the date received by the child care center, and labeled with the name of the child to whom the bulk specialty milk belongs. Any remaining bulk specialty milk shall be sent home at the end of the week with the child to whom the bulk specialty milk belongs. - Observed specialty milk in refrigerator in the kitchen have two different date 7/27 and 11/27, the other specialty milk dated 11/20 and 11/27. Ensure to check behind parent when receiving specialty milk unopened and put a correct date that was received at the center. And ensure to send all items home at the end of the week or discard.

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 the kitchen without a thin probe thermometer. Obtain a thin probe thermometer as required.

Provide15A NCAC 18A .2812 (j) (j) A sanitizing solution shall be provided for cleaning purposes. - Observed an empty bottle of sanitizer solution in the infant room. Ensure to refill or provide the solution for cleaning purposes when running out.

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. - Observed facility last water testing for lead was 11/28/2020. The director went into the clean classroom for Carolina kids website and registered, got the confirmation to participate and will follow the procedures and get water testing done. The director will provide the update of test result at the next inspection.

15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a). Storage in toilet rooms shall be limited to toileting and diapering supplies.- Observed door paper rolls stored inside the restroom in young 3 and jackets hanging inside. Teacher remove item at the time of inspection.

General Comment: 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b) (e). All hazardous items must be stored behind lock and key. A locked kitchen is not considered to be a locked storage room or cabinet for the purpose of this rule- Observed 2 unlock storage inside the kitchen, one storage lock was broken which contain Clorox containers, detergents, and aerosol can. And the other unlock storage contain mop sink with water temperature above 120F and a Clorox container. Ensure to keep the storage lock at all time. ** Locked storage rooms and cabinets shall include those which are unlocked with a combination lock, electronic or magnetic device, keypad, key, or equivalent locking device. **

15A NCAC 18A .2820 (f). Coat hooks not in individual cubbies or lockers must be 12 horizontal inches apart.- Observed hooks in toddler 2 measured 9”-10” apart. Children coats are hanging and touching each other. Ensure to provide hooks at least 12” apart and not allow children belonging to touch each other when in use.

General Comment: 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (e). When in use, cribs, cots, mats and play pens shall be placed at least 18 inches apart or separated by partitions that prevent physical contact between children. -Observed space measured between cots (10”-12”) where children are taking naps in toddler 2.

General Comment: 15A NCAC 18A .2827 (d). The child care center shall have written procedures 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. The procedures shall address the specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, children, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter.- Observed facility without the diarrhea and vomit written plan procedures. EHS emailed director the written plan and poster at the time of inspection.

Keep toilets and urinals clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a). Observed general cleaning needed to outside corners of toilets sporadically throughout center. *NOTE: Director, Brandy Wyche, was present during time of inspection. Report emailed to center at: SPOILEDROTTENSCHOLARS@GMAIL.COM

Label all food brought from home with the child’s name and the date that the food was brought into the facility. 15A NCAC 18A .2804 (f). Observed undated food in kitchen and infant room. Make sure to properly label with child’s name, specialty milk labeled as “s”.

Disposable towels shall be provided at all hand washing sinks. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (d). Observed 3 hand sinks without paper towels. 2 infant food prep sinks and teacher sink in 3’s.

Handwashing sinks must be free of storage. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a). Observed puzzle, toy containers with slots in lids stored below hand sinks.

All medications must be stored behind lock and key. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (d). Critical Violation-Observed Children’s Tylenol stored unlocked in infant room.

All hazardous items must be stored behind lock and key. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b). Critical Violation-Observed Glade plug-in and Windex in staff bathroom. Aerosol insect repellant in one classroom unlocked. These items must be locked. Glade plug ins not approved in areas accessible to children ie, kitchen, laundry room.

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 sanitizer, spray bottles less than 5 feet above floor (measure from bottom).

Sleeping mats, cribs, and cots shall be stored to prevent contamination. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (a). Observed blankets tucked under sheets during cot storage causing the sheet to touch the bottom of cot above it. Store blankets/pillows in cubby.

Keep toilets and urinals clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a). Observed loose toilet seat in 4's classroom restroom. NO DEMERITS TAKEN.

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). Observed purse stored on hook hanging to wall near dorm refrigeration unit in young toddler classroom. Teacher locked purse behind lock and key during time of inspection. 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 sanitizer stored below 5 feet in infant and toddler classroom. Assistant Director moved items above 5 feet during time of inspection.

Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825. Observed minor stained ceiling tile near back wall of classrooms leading to playground. EHS recommends center ensures no active leak is occurring and to have stained ceiling tile replaced.

Keep all light fixtures clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2826 (a). Observed lights not working in 4's restroom.

Keep the facility free of rodents, insects and vermin. 15A NCAC 18A .2831 (b). Observed gutters on back wall of center with leave build up. NO DEMERITS TAKEN.

Keep the property free of high vegetation. 15A NCAC 18A .2831 (i). Observed branches from trees with sticky thorns coming through back fencing enclosing play ground. EHS recommends center has branches cut. NO DEMERITS TAKEN.

Keep toilets and urinals clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a). Observed loose toilet seats throughout in need of repair.

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 sanitizer and disinfectant stored below 5ft inside (4's) classroom. CDI properly stored during inspection.

REPEAT 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 misc storage underneath drain lines of hand washing sinks inside classroom (#5) in need of proper storage.

Keep all food service equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (f) Observed grease buildup in 3-comp sink vats. Keep clean

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 toys stored below sink plumbing. Observed cardboard boxes stored on floor.