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8demerits

KIDS R KIDS LAKE NORMAN

9620 NORTHCROSS CENTER CT, Huntersville, NC 28078
Child Care · NC permit/State ID 2060421531
Latest result8 demerits
Last inspectedOct 22, 2026
Inspections on record14
On record sinceOct 16, 2019

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

Score history

09.519 Oct 16, 2019: 8Jul 30, 2020: 7May 20, 2021: 11Sep 7, 2021: 8Mar 7, 2022: 7Apr 17, 2023: 11Dec 22, 2023: 14Jun 13, 2024: 16Dec 5, 2024: 14Jun 20, 2025: 19Jun 26, 2025: 8Dec 5, 2025: 5Mar 17, 2026: 9Oct 22, 2026: 8
Oct 16, 2019Lower is betterOct 22, 2026

Inspections & violations

Oct 22, 2026 8 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
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 one speciality milk in kitchen RIC with no date. Ensure all speciality milks are labeled with the date brought in to center.
#30 · Non-hazardous products properly stored: .2820
General Comment: 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 several diaper creams stored in unlocked cabinet below 5ft in room 250. Ensure diaper creams are stored at least 5ft up or behind lock and key.
#48 · Pest control; premises free of conditions that harbor or attract pests: .2831, .2832 −3
15A NCAC 18A .2831 (b). (b) Pests shall be excluded from the child care center. Traps set for pests shall only be placed in areas that are inaccessible to children.- Observed several small flies in kitchen. Ensure no pests are present in center.

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Mar 17, 2026 9 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: REMINDER: - Water testing for lead is once every 3 years. Last water testing was 01/25/2024. NOTE: - Label bottles (water, soapy water) if it is not in its original container - Director Amanda Fortier present during inspection
#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
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 speciality milk in the kitchen refrigerator dated 3/9. EHS, kitchen staff, director discussed proper way to handle specialty milks at the time of inspection. Ensure to receive the unopened container of specialty milks at the beginning of the week, put name and date that was received, send home or discard at the end of the week either opened or unopened containers.
#12 · Equipment, non-food contact surfaces clean; in good repair: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814
General Comment: 15A NCAC 18A .2809 (3) Other surfaces that do not come into contact with food shall be kept clean and in good repair.- Observed soiled refrigerator need cleaning in 200. Keep clean.
#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 balls basket and chair in restroom 250. Only toilet related items to be stored or kept in the restroom at anytime.
#26 · Approved cleaning solution and approved disinfectant provided; test kit available when required: .2817, .2818, .2819, .2820, .2836 −2
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 the spray bottles measured less than 250ppm. Ensure to provide correct concentration of chlorine disinfectant between 500-800 ppm at all time.
#37 · Easily cleanable, clean, and in good repair; carpets vacuumed as required and extraction cleaned; date cleaned___________: .2824, .2825, .2832, .2836
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 damage ceiling tiles in 200 and 550. Check for leaks, repair if needed. Replace the ceiling tiles.
#48 · Pest control; premises free of conditions that harbor or attract pests: .2831, .2832
General Comment: 15A NCAC 18A .2831 (b). (b) Pests shall be excluded from the child care center. Traps set for pests shall only be placed in areas that are inaccessible to children.- Observed drain flies in the kitchen need attention. Keep flies away from the center.

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Dec 5, 2025 5 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: NOTE: - Director Amanda Fortier present during inspection
#2 · Proper handwashing procedure: .2803, .2836 −5
15A NCAC 18A.2803 (e). Handwashing procedures 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 the hands under tempered water 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.- Observed teacher in suite 300 washing her hands and turn off the faucet knob with bare, dry her hands with paper towels and then went and touch the lid of trashcan to throw away paper towel. Ensure to follow correct hand washing procedures and keep hand clean when already washed.
#22 · Soap, approved hand drying devices, toilet tissue paper available: .2817, .2818, .2836
General Comment: 15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a) In child care centers, toilet tissue paper shall be provided in each toilet room and stored in a clean, dry place.- Observed no toilet tissues in dispenser in gym restroom. Ensure keep toilet tissues available and accessible in the restroom. 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 available in the dispenser in gym restroom. Ensure to provide hand washing supplies at all hand sinks at all time.
#28 · Medications properly stored: .2820
General Comment: 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 in outside bag, Benadryl medication store along with EpiPen in suite 100 and 150. All medications except emergency medication shall to kept in lock storage at anytime.

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Jun 26, 2025 8 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: NOTE: - Director: Amanda Fortier present during inspection
#11 · Approved sanitizer provided;test kit available: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814 −2
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 sanitizer solution in spray bottle measured at 250 ppm. Ensure to provide correct concentration of chlorine sanitizer solution between 50- 200 ppm.
#31 · Facilities provided for proper storage, used and kept clean: .2820 −2
REPEAT 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (f) A child's coats, hats, bags, and other items or accessories belonging to a child that are stored using cubicles, lockers, or coat hooks shall not come into contact with stored items belonging to other children.- Observed children book bags, individual items hanging on hooks touching each other in classroom 550, 400. Ensure to keep all individual items separate and not allow contact while storing them at anytime.
#37 · Easily cleanable, clean, and in good repair; carpets vacuumed as required and extraction cleaned; date cleaned___________: .2824, .2825, .2832, .2836 −4
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 light dust cover AC vents in several classrooms and one thicker in 500. Observed debris cover on base board where wall and floor connect in 350. Keep all wall, base board, ceiling clean and good repair.

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Jun 20, 2025 19 demerits · 9 violations
Inspector comments: NOTE: - Install a hook/provide space for diaper pad in the restroom younger class who still in transition to toilet. Item shall be stored off the restroom floor. - Remove items from under the sinks, no clean supplies should be stored under sewer pipes. - Director Assistant: Brandy Ingle present during inspection - Report review with DA and owner: Steven. - Re-inspection within 7 days (6/27/25)
#2 · Proper handwashing procedure: .2803, .2836
General Comment: 15A NCAC 18A.2803 (e). Handwashing procedures 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 the hands under tempered water 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.- Observed teacher in infant and student in 400, washing their hands and turn off the faucet knobs with bare hands. The classroom has hand washing signs posted. Please follow proper hand washing procedures at all time.
#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
REPEAT 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 speciality milks in the kitchen refrigerator, without date received. Ensure to receive the unopened container of specialty milks at the beginning of the week, put name and date that was received, send home or discard at the end of the end either opened or unopened containers.
#10 · Food contact surfaces properly washed, rinsed, sanitized and air dried; single-service articles not re-used: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814
General Comment: 15A NCAC 18A .2812 b) Except for fixed equipment and utensils too large to be cleaned in sink compartments, equipment and utensils that are cleaned manually instead of in a dishwasher shall be washed, rinsed, and sanitized.- Observed soiled refrigerator in TK needs detail cleaning and keep clean. 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 teacher in infant clean/rinse the high chair tray/ rubber bib in a hand sink in classroom. Proper cleaning discussed in detail with teacher and director assistant at the time of inspection. All multi-service articles (high chair trays, spoons, plates/bowls, rubber bibs) shall be only wash, rinse and sanitize properly in the kitchen after each use. NOTE: Every sinks in the classroom are hand washing sinks, only hand washing according to appropriate purpose. (Diaper, food prep)
#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 .2817 (a. All toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair.- Observed soiled toilet in women restroom, cleaning needed. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a). Lavatories shall be kept clean and in good repair- Observed hand sink in 200 needs better cleaning, or need new caulking. Clean and keep clean.
#26 · Approved cleaning solution and approved disinfectant provided; test kit available when required: .2817, .2818, .2819, .2820, .2836 −2
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 spray bottle measure less than 500 ppm. Ensure to provide correct concentration of chlorine solution between 500- 800 at all time.
#29 · Hazardous products properly stored and locked: .2820 −6
PROVISIONAL ITEM: 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b) (c). 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 Clorox/ chemical containers store in dry storage in kitchen and detergent pods container on stairway to the office upstairs, door left unlock. Observed glass cleaner spray bottle in unlock drawer in 400. Observed air freshener aerosol can in men restroom unlock. Ensure to keep all hazardous items that has label “Keep out of reach of children “ and extra/other “warning/caution” in lock cabinet or storage at all time. According to chef and director assistant, currently the cabinet lock in the kitchen is broken. NOTE: **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. And keep keys at 5ft or higher at all time.**
#31 · Facilities provided for proper storage, used and kept clean: .2820 −2
15A NCAC 18A .2820 (f) A child's coats, hats, bags, and other items or accessories belonging to a child that are stored using cubicles, lockers, or coat hooks shall not come into contact with stored items belonging to other children.- Observed children book bags, individual items hanging on hooks touching each other in several classrooms. Ensure to keep all individual items separate and not allow contact while storing them at anytime.
#33 · Linen, bedding, wash cloths, bibs, burping cloths laundered, and in good repair: .2821, .2836
General Comment: 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (g). Wash cloths, bibs, and burping cloths shall be laundered after each use. Each time a wash cloth, bib, or burping cloth is used, it shall be used for only one child.- Observed black cloth sitting on the sink wet. According to teacher, the cloth use for wiping water. If use cloth for cleaning, it shall be used once at each cleaning session and laundry after each use.
#37 · Easily cleanable, clean, and in good repair; carpets vacuumed as required and extraction cleaned; date cleaned___________: .2824, .2825, .2832, .2836 −4
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 soiled/full of debris on flooring underneath refrigerator in the kitchen. Detail cleaning needed. Keep clean. 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 throughout the center, dust cover AC vents, stained ceiling tiles in 200, 550, disrepair hood vent ceiling tile in restroom 450. Keep all wall and ceiling clean and good repair.

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Dec 5, 2024 14 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: NOTE: No points deduction: - Remove all non-toilet related items from the restroom in 250 - Install a shelf/hook for diaper changing pad when store in restrooms for younger class who still in transition to toilet. - Repair/replace ceiling tile in restroom 450 - Caulking to seal a gap around hand sinks - Keep the HVAC gate lock in the playground when not in use - Director assistant: Ms. Brandy Ingle present during walkthrough
#1 · Handwashing when required: .2803, .2836 −5
15A NCAC 18A .2803 (a) and (c), .2836 (15).Child care center employees and children shall wash their hands when required.- Observed children were dropped off in the morning, didn’t get hand washing before going on and engaged in classroom activities. Ensure to wash hands when required per sanitation rule.
#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
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 speciality milks in the kitchen refrigerator, some with date 11/11, 11/19, 11/22. EHS, kitchen staff, director assistant discussed proper way to handle specialty milks at the time of inspection. Ensure to receive the unopened container of specialty milks at the beginning of the week, put name and date that was received, send home or discard at the end of the end either opened or unopened containers. 15A NCAC 18A .2804 (h) After the completion of each feeding, any leftover formula, human milk, or other bottled beverages used during the feeding shall be discarded or sent home with the child whose name is on the label for the formula, human milk, or bottled beverage at the end of each day. Feeding is complete when the child care center employee has stopped feeding the child and the child has been removed from the feeding area in the child care center and returned to other activities. Bottles previously used for feeding shall not be returned to communal mechanical refrigeration.- Observed water in sippy cups in younger classrooms refrigerator. According to teacher children were offered water in the same sippy cup throughout the day, so as a result the sippy cup was going in and out refrigerator and cups get clean at the end of the day. Proper sanitation rule about previously used cup/bottle for feeding shall not be returned to refrigerator discussed in detail with teachers and director assistant at the time of inspection. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (d) Bulk food stored in a refrigerator shall be stored in the child care center's kitchen or in an approved food preparation area equipped with a full-size refrigerator.- Observed a gallon of milk and a carton of specialty milk the center offers store in a dorm refrigerator in toddler room. Proper size item and refrigerator, where and how to store them discussed with teachers and director assistant at the time of inspection.
#12 · Equipment, non-food contact surfaces clean; in good repair: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814 −4
REPEAT 15A NCAC 18A .2810 (f) A classroom food preparation area countertop shall be kept clean and in good repair. All equipment shall be kept clean.- Observed refrigerator in 200 need cleaning and keep clean.
#19 · Approved drinking fountains, pressure regulated, clean: .2815, .2836
General Comment: 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (f).Drinking fountains, if provided, shall be separate from handwash lavatories and kept clean.- Observed the water fountain in TK, and hallway need detail cleaning all around drain, surfaces, crevices, spouts. Keep clean.
#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 Clorox containers store in dry storage in kitchen and stairway to the office upstairs, door left unlock. Ensure to keep all hazardous items that has label “Keep out of reach of children “ and extra/other “warning/caution” in lock cabinet or storage at all time. Currently the cabinet lock in the kitchen is broken and in the process of fixing it. NOTE: Currently the cabinet lock in the kitchen is broken and in the process of fixing it. **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. And keep keys at 5ft or higher at all time.**

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Jun 13, 2024 16 demerits · 8 violations
Inspector comments: NOTE: Director: Amanda Fortier present during inspection.
#2 · Proper handwashing procedure: .2803, .2836
General Comment: 15A NCAC 18A.2803 (e). Handwashing procedures 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 the hands under tempered water 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.- Observed a child in 500 came out from the restroom and rinse hand from soap only one side, the other hand is holding on to the faucet. Ensure to educate children to properly wash their hands.
#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
15A NCAC 18A .2804 (d) All human milk, formula, and other bottled beverages, including beverages in sippy cups, that are sent from home shall be fully prepared and labeled with the date received at the child care center and the name of the child to whom the milk, formula, or beverage belongs before being brought to the child care center.- Observed baby bottles in 100 without date received and other dated “incorrectly” 6/14. Ensure to label items send from home with both name and date received.
#12 · Equipment, non-food contact surfaces clean; in good repair: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814 −4
15A NCAC 18A .2809 (3) Other surfaces that do not come into contact with food shall be kept clean and in good repair.- Observed the back of high chair trays need better cleaning to get all food residues off it. When washed, items should look clean to sight and touch. 15A NCAC 18A .2810 (f) A classroom food preparation area countertop shall be kept clean and in good repair. All equipment shall be kept clean.- Observed refrigerator in 200 need cleaning and keep clean.
#17 · Hot water in excess of 120ºF not allowed in areas accessible to children
General Comment: 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 hot water in water dispenser machine in unlock closet near/beside front desk measure at 174F. Suggested to cut off the hot water supply or install lock for the closet.
#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 −4
15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a). Lavatories shall be kept clean and in good repair. -Observed soiled hand sinks in several classes. All hand sinks need better cleaning and keep clean.
#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 wipe-out in unlock cabinet in 200, Benadryl stoping itching cream in unlock drawer on teacher desk in 450, bug spray in restroom shelf 350. Ensure to keep all hazardous items that has label “Keep out of reach of children “ and extra/other “warning/caution” in lock cabinet or storage at all time. NOTE: **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. And keep keys at 5ft or higher at all time.**
#30 · Non-hazardous products properly stored: .2820 −3
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 bottle in outside bag stored less than 5ft on top of metal drawer in TKB, and hanging off the hook less than 5ft in 300. Keep all non-hazardous items at 5ft or higher at all time.
#37 · Easily cleanable, clean, and in good repair; carpets vacuumed as required and extraction cleaned; date cleaned___________: .2824, .2825, .2832, .2836
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 dust covered ceiling tiles/vents in class and restroom 550. Detail cleaning needed and keep clean.

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Dec 22, 2023 14 demerits · 10 violations
Inspector comments: NOTE: - Clean the refrigerator in classroom and keep clean. - Clean light dust on ceiling vents throughout the restrooms . - Damaged ceiling tiles in restroom 450. - Install a lock on the door near the front where water machine is it. Or cut off the hot water supply. **Director of outreach, Ms. Michelle D present during the inspection **
#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
15A NCAC 18A .2804 (k) Lunches, snacks, and other meals that a child brings from home to the child care center shall be labeled with the date on which the food is brought to the child care center and the name of the child to whom the food belongs at the child's home and shall be returned to the child's home or discarded at the end of each day.- Observed snacks brought from home in infant without date. Ensure to put name and date that was received at the center. 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 speciality milks in the kitchen refrigerator, they are with name and without date. EHS, kitchen staff, director of outreach discussed proper way to handle specialty milks at the time of inspection. Ensure to receive the unopened container of specialty milks at the beginning of the week, put name and date that was received, send home or discard at the end of the end either opened or unopened containers.
#7 · Thermometers provided, accurate: .2804, .2807, .2808, .2836 −2
15A NCAC 18A .2806 (j) (1) Each refrigerator shall be provided with a numerically scaled indicating thermometer that is accurate to ± 3 degrees Fahrenheit and located to measure the air temperature in the warmest part of the refrigerator. Recording thermometers that are accurate to ± 3 degrees Fahrenheit may be used in lieu of indicating thermometers.- Observed refrigerator in TKB without the thermometer. Obtain a thermometer for temperature indicator. 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 thin probe food thermometer in the kitcken when calibrated with EHS’s thermometer. There are 10F degree less. Obtain a new thermometer for accuracy when measuring food temperature.
#10 · Food contact surfaces properly washed, rinsed, sanitized and air dried; single-service articles not re-used: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814
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 high chair trays wash, rinse in the classroom and sent to kitchen for sanitizer in the machine. All multi-service articles (high chair trays, spoons, plates/bowls, rubber bibs) shall be wash, rinse and sanitize properly in the kitchen after each use.
#11 · Approved sanitizer provided;test kit available: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814 −2
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 sanitizer solution concentration measure about 250-500 ppm, in infant, toddlers, and several classroom. Ensure to maintain the concentration strength of chlorine solution between 50-200 ppm.
#19 · Approved drinking fountains, pressure regulated, clean: .2815, .2836
General Comment: 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (f).Drinking fountains, if provided, shall be separate from handwash lavatories and kept clean.- Observed the water fountain in school age need detail cleaning and keep clean.
#20 · No identified lead poisoning hazards in accordance with NCGS 130A-131.7(7): .2816
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 the last water testing for lead was 11/06/2020. According to the director of outreach, the facility had already started the process and everything will be completed as required. The director is currently out sick, can’t verify the date that was complete at this time. The results will be given and updated to EHS at the next inspection.
#26 · Approved cleaning solution and approved disinfectant provided; test kit available when required: .2817, .2818, .2819, .2820, .2836 −2
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 the disinfectant strength measured at 250ppm in infant, toddlers and some classrooms. Ensure to provide the correct strength at all time.
#29 · Hazardous products properly stored and locked: .2820
General Comment: 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b) (c). 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 container of Clorox and all chemicals for cleaners in the kitchen cabinet not being locked. Hazardous items and how to store them discussed with chef and director of outreach at the time of inspection. Cabinet is locked at the time of inspection. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b).Keys used to access hazardous item storage must be out of reach of children (5 ft above the floor) and stored separately from lock. -Observed the keys hanging on the hook less than 5ft in infants. Ensure all keys are stored at 5ft or higher at all time.
#30 · Non-hazardous products properly stored: .2820 −3
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 bottles in the outside bag hanging less than 5ft in 450 classroom. 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 purses stored less than 5ft in the storage closet in infant rooms.
#32 · Adequate linen provided and properly stored; adequate beds, cots, mats provided, in good repair, properly stored, labeled, spaced during use: .2821, .2836
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 several damage mattresses in infant rooms around the corners. Need repair or replace.

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Apr 17, 2023 11 demerits · 3 violations
#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 −4
REPEAT Keep toilets and urinals clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a). Observed boys toilet seat inside (school age) classroom with broken hardware in need of repair.
#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 cabinet underneath hand washing sink not locked having diaper creams and sunscreen stored accessible. CDI cabinet locked during inspection.
#34 · Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836 −4
REPEAT 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 table edges inside (Young Twos) class accumulating debris in need of detailed cleaning.

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Mar 7, 2022 7 demerits · 2 violations
#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 numerous classrooms having approved non-hazardous products stored below 5ft; Observed hand creams stored below 5ft inside unlocked drawer inside classrooms #150, #200. CDI all products placed at or above 5ft during inspection.
#34 · Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836 −4
REPEAT 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 edges of tables throughout center starting with Toddlers on up having build-up in need of cleaning.

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Sep 7, 2021 8 demerits · 2 violations
#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 −4
Keep toilets and urinals clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a). Observed toilet seat very loose in need of new hardware and tightening.
#34 · Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836 −4
REPEAT 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 tape residue stuck to wall surface inside room #450 in need of removal.

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May 20, 2021 11 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: NO POINTS DEDUCTED (#29) All hazardous items must be stored behind lock and key. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b). Observed Aerosol sanitizer spray stored outside of lock and key accessible in classroom (room 450); Observed spray paint stored inside unlocked file cabinet inside (school age) classroom; Observed fragrance spray stored inside (library) unlocked and accessible. CDI all hazardous items properly stored behind lock and key.
#30 · Non-hazardous products properly stored: .2820 −3
REPEAT Approved non-hazardous products must be stored 5ft above the floor or behind lock and key. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b), (c ) and (d). Observed diaper creams stored inside unlocked cabinets below 5ft inside (Infant) classroom; Observed lotions stored below 5ft inside (Infant / Young Toddler) classrooms. CDI all creams and lotions stored above 5ft.
#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 ripped / damaged books throughout all classrooms in need of removal. Observed mats damaged on corners inside (young toddlers) in need of replacing (note) new mats on site.
#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 ceiling tile damaged inside bathroom inside (room 450); Observed small stains on carpet inside (young toddler) classroom in need of general cleaning.

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Jul 30, 2020 7 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: DIRECTOR PRESENT DURING INSPECTION.
#30 · Non-hazardous products properly stored: .2820 −3
REPEAT 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 diaper creams stored inside unlocked drawers below 5 ft inside (Infant, Toddler) classrooms. CDI diaper creams properly stored.
#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 water damaged ceiling tiles throughout classrooms (GYM, 500, 450, 400) in need of replacing.

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Oct 16, 2019 8 demerits · 2 violations
#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 kitchen staff touch garbage can twice while throwing away paper towel.
#30 · Non-hazardous products properly stored: .2820 −3
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 sitting in breastfeeding area with door open.

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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “KIDS R KIDS LAKE NORMAN” or State ID 2060421531). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.