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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 2 containers of speciality milk, brought from child’s home, labeled with name and no date. 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 box of gold fish opened in pantry and not properly resealed.-General comment.

15A NCAC 18A .2812 (f) Kitchen surfaces that are not food-contact surfaces shall be kept clean. Observed general cleaning needed to shelving of pull of freezer in kitchen. -General comment.

15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a. All toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed 2 loose toilet seats in 2’s classroom restroom. -General comment.

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 disposable towels at handsink in kitchen.

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 measuring at 100ppm throughout center. Center is using a low splash 4.5% sodium hypochlorite bleach. The formula they are using to create the disinfectant calls for a 5.25% sodium hypochlorite bleach. EHS educated center on this and center will going forward order the appropriate bleach. Center understands how to create a stronger disinfectant using the bleach they currently have.

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. Observed buckets set up in infant classroom with toys in them for cleaning labeled “soapy water, sanitizer, disinfectant. EHS educated teacher on notated rule and proper set up was created during time of inspection. -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 several stained ceiling tiles in main hallway near office and 2’s classroom. Per assistant director, a word order has been submitted to have issue repaired.

15A NCAC 18A .2830 (c) Dumpsters and other containerized systems shall be kept clean and covered. Observed 1 lid missing to dumpster.

15A NCAC 18A .2832 (a). Child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, shall be kept clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. Observed litter along fencing of playground area. Observed litter and dilapidated furniture within dumpster area.

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 2 containers of specialty milk brought from child’s home not labeled with child’s name or date milk was brought into center stored in domestic refrigeration unit in kitchen.

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 food debris under high tray feeding chairs in infant classroom. Per conversation with staff, high chair trays are cleaned in place, EHS advises center to adhere to notated rule.

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 no test strips to measure strength of bleach sanitizer.) -General comment.

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 restroom handsink in 2’s classroom. Observed no paper towels at handsink in kitchen.

15A NCAC 18A .2812 (i) Provide a testing method for chlorine disinfectant to ensure compliance with prescribed chlorine concentration. Observed no test strips to measure strength of disinfectant. Per conversation with kitchen staff, center just ran out of test strips morning of inspection. -General comment.

15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b). All hazardous items must be stored behind lock and key. Observed swifter cleaner stored in swifter mop in infant classroom. During time of inspection, hazardous product locked behind lock and key. If critical violation is observed during time of next inspection, demerits will be taken. -General comment. REPEAT CRITICAL VIOLATION.

15A NCAC 18A .2820 (a). 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. Observed closet in 3’s classroom in need of organizing. -General comment.

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 sleeping mats not labeled in 2’s classroom.

15A NCAC 18A .2824 (b). Floors and floor coverings in sleeping and play areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed large floor rug in 3’s classroom with minor staining. 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 stained ceiling tile near main office entrance. EHS advises center to ensure no active leak is occurring and to have stained ceiling tiles replaced. -General comment.

15A NCAC 18A .2832 (a). Child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, shall be kept clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. Observed debris, litter, dilapidated furniture, and bag of trash stored outside of dumpster.

Observed bag of cereal not properly sealed in the kitchen. Cereal was placed in sealed container during the inspection. GENERAL COMMENT **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 detergent attached to Swiffer in two year old bathroom. Swiffer was removed and placed in locked closet. GENERAL COMMENT **15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b). All hazardous items must be stored behind lock and key.

Observed mats not labeled in two year old room. **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 book shelf peeling in the after school room. GENERAL COMMENT **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 ceiling peeling in the afterschool room and closet in the toddler room. Observed water stained ceiling tile in the hallway and PreK 3. **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 sanitizer above 200ppm during the inspection. **15A NCAC 18A .2812 (j) Provide a sanitizing solution shall be provided for cleaning purposes.

Observed slow drain in the after school and 3 year old room. **15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a). Lavatories shall be kept clean and in good repair

Observed hot water reach 119F in NC PreK 2 and 117F in NC PreK 1. **15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e) Hot water shall be maintained between 80°F and 110°F at handwashing sinks accessible to children.

Water was last tested for lead on 5/26/21. Sent website link for Clean Water for Carolina Kids so center can request sampling kit. Ensure that water is tested by 5/26/24 to be in compliance. **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 water stained ceiling tiles near the kitchen in the hallway and classroom 3. **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 child turn off water faucet without using paper towel or another method to prevent recontamination of hands. Spoke with staff about proper hand washing. **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 loose toilet seat in 3 year old classroom and NC PreK. Needs to be tightened. **15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a. All toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair.

Observed no hand wash signs at staff restrooms and classrooms not in use. Signs added during the inspection. **15A NCAC 18A .2819 (h) Signs that instruct child care center employees on proper methods of diaper changing and handwashing as set forth in the rules of this Section shall be posted in each diaper changing area.

Observed touch up paint needed near the handwashing sink in PreK3. Observed water stained ceiling tile in PreK2 and PreK3. **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.

Provide a numerically scaled metal stem-type thermometer accurate to 2°F. 15A NCAC 18A .2807 (h). Facilities shall maintain an accurate and calibrated metal stem thermometer. 15A NCAC 18A .2807 (h) and .2809 (12). Observed 2 thermometer in kitchen intended to read food temperatures of 100F or higher. EHS advises center to obtain thermometer that is capable of reading cold food temperatures.

Keep toilets and urinals clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a). Observed 1 loose toilet seat in PreK classroom 3. Observed toilet out of order in classroom across from after school room in building 1.

Hand washing signs shall be posted at all hand washing areas. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (e). Observed handwashing signs missing at handsinks sporadically throughout building 1. Handwashing sinks must be free of storage. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a). Observed toy storage in restroom of PreK classroom 3.

All cleaning and disinfectant solutions shall be properly labeled (i.e. soapy water, disinfectant). 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (c ) and .2820 (c ). Observed spray bottle not labeled on high shelving in 3’s classroom. Per teacher, the spray bottle contained water only.

All cribs, beds, cots and mats must be labeled with each individual child's name. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (c ). Observed sleeping mats not labeled in 3’s classroom in building 1.

Solid waste must be covered, and dumpster area must be kept clean. 15A NCAC 18A .2830 (c ) and (d). Observed dilapidated toys and furniture within dumpster area. Observed general cleaning needed surrounding dumpster area. *NOTE: Director Ms. Tempess Martin was present during time of inspection, report emailed to her at: Tempess.martin@smartkidscdc.com

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 child arrive to center in 2's classroom and rinse hands off with water with no soap. Observed child in 3's classroom wash hands after toileting and wash hands less than 5 seconds. Corrected during inspection, EHS assisted child with proper hand wash. EHS advises center to monitor children when washing hands to ensure that it is done correctly.

Prepare a wipe-on or spray-on sanitizer daily at 50 to 200 ppm chlorine. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (d). Observed sanitizer over 1000ppm in 2's and 3's classroom. EHS corrected sanitizer strength during time of inspection. EHS recommends that center has 1 person to make sanitizer and disinfectant so that the concentration can be correct and consistent throughout center. (Disinfectant strength 500-800 ppm chlorine).

Keep toilets and urinals clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a).Observed loose toilet seat in PreK classroom #3.

Limit storage in restrooms to toileting and diapering items only. 15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a). Observed large bowls stored in 2's restroom. Per conversation with teacher the bowls are used to clean fish tank. EHS advises center to store toileting and diapering items only in restrooms.

Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825. Observed ceiling stain outside of 2's classroom. EHS advises center to ensure no active leak is occurring and to have stained ceiling tile replace. Observed popcorn ceiling in after school room beginning to peel from ceiling in certain areas. EHS advises center to have ceiling repaired. Observed minor carpet staining on large multicolor rug in 2's classroom.

Keep all ventilation related equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2826 (b). Observed dust accumulation on wall vent near door in after school room. EHS advises center to increase ventilation cleaning frequency throughout center. *NOTE: Director Mrs. B was present during time of inspection. Report emailed to her at: tyra.bethea@smartkidscdc.com

Provide a numerically scaled metal stem-type thermometer accurate to 2°F. 15A NCAC 18A .2807 (h) Observed no thermometer available. Recommend a digital thermometer that can also do double duty to check water temps.

All food service equipment shall be made of an approved material. 15A NCAC 18A .2809. Observed prep sink drain stopped up and running onto floor. Unclog drain and remove soap and paper towel dispensers from in front of prep sink in kitchen.

Disposable towels shall be provided at all hand washing sinks. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (d). Repeat-Observed paper towels missing at several hand sinks. Keep towels at all hand sinks

Handwashing sinks must be free of storage. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a). Repeat:Observed storage below handsinks. Remove storage unless inside covered plastic bins.

Hazardous products shall be stored in its original container or in another labeled container. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b). Observed unlabeled chemicals on custodial cart. Label any chemical not in its original container. Directors office door open with hazardous items clearly visible. Room must be locked when not occupied or lock hazardous items

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 a bottle of hand sanitizer on teachers desk.

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 shelving, cubbys with sticky tape residue. After school room needs cleaning and the cover on the couch laundered.

Provide sanitizer test kit. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (g) Observed no test strips for quat tablets used in 3-comp sink.

Keep all food service equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (f) Observed kitchen cabinets and drawers need wiping out. Doors should not be tacky from grease build-up. Refrigerator door needs repair.

Disposable towels shall be provided at all hand washing sinks. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (d). Observed paper towels missing at several hand sinks. Keep towels at all hand sinks

Handwashing sinks must be free of storage. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a). Observed storage below handsinks. Remove storage unless inside covered plastic bins.

Sleeping mats, cribs, and cots shall be stored to prevent contamination. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (a). Observed blankets stored below sheets. When stacked sheet touches the cot above it.

Light bulbs must be shatterproof or shielded. 15A NCAC 18A .2826 (a). Observed light bulb in refrigerator not shatterproof.

Keep the premises clean and free of dilapidated structures and broken play equipment. 15A NCAC 18A .2832 (a). Observed chipped paint on handrails.