LEARNING JUNGLE HARRIS

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 1 bottled filled with apple juice in refrigerator in infant classroom not labeled with name/date of child it bottle belonged to. -General comment.

15A NCAC 18A .2810 (f) Bottle warming equipment shall be cleaned and sanitized per rule .2812 and the manufacturer's instructions. Observed bottle warmers in infant classroom with build up. 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 build up on underside of highchair tray in infant classroom.

Provide15A NCAC 18A .2812 (j) (j) A sanitizing solution shall be provided for cleaning purposes. (50-200ppm bleach). Observed sanitizer measuring at 500ppm of bleach throughout the center.

15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a. All toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed loose toilet seat in classroom 10. -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 soap at handsink in the restroom of classroom 7. During time of inspection, director supplied handsoap to sink. -General comment.

15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a). Storage in toilet rooms shall be limited to toileting and diapering supplies. Observed linen storage in infant classroom restroom. Observed toys and supplies stored in toddler classroom restroom.

15A NCAC 18A .2819 (d) Use approved diapering methods as follows: 1) gather supplies, 2) wear disposable gloves (if needed), 3) use a disposable moist towelette to clean child, wiping front to back, 4) dispose of gloves if used and soiled towelettes, 5) wiping the employee's hands and the child's hands with a separate disposable towelette, 6) slide clean diaper under child and apply diapering products if needed using approved methods, 7) fasten diaper and place clothing on child, 8) wash child's hands, 9) and 10) clean and disinfect diapering surface using approved methods, 11) employee washes their hands. Observed teachers infant and toddler classrooms miss step 5 above of diaper changing procedure.

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 blue child sized chair laminate peeling/worn in classroom 10. 15A NCAC 18A .2822 (d).Water play centers shall be filled with potable water immediately before children begin a water play session. Water shall be emptied after each play session and at a minimum each morning and afternoon, or more often if no longer clean. Observed water play table filled with children were not playing with it in classroom 11. Per conversation with teacher, water play sessions are offered twice daily, water is filled up and emptied at the end of the day. EHS educated teacher on notated rule.

15A NCAC 18A .2830 (c) Dumpsters and other containerized systems shall be kept clean and covered. Observed sliding doors opened to dumpsters. Observed minor litter on ground outside of dumpster area. Clean. -General comment.

15A NCAC 18A .2804 (i) A water bottle that a child brings to the child care center from home and that is used only for water consumption by that child shall be exempt from the requirements of 2804 (h). Instead, the water bottle shall be labeled with the name of the child to whom the water bottle belongs, individually stored in the child's cubby, and sent home with the child at the end of the day. Observed a couple of kids water bottles brought from home not labeled with their names in 2’s classroom. General comment.

15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a). Storage in toilet rooms shall be limited to toileting and diapering supplies. Observed toys stored in toddler classroom restroom. -General comment.

15A NCAC 18A .2825 (a) In child care centers, the walls and ceilings, including doors and windows, of all rooms and areas, shall be kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. All walls and ceilings shall be free of peeling, flaking, chalking, or otherwise deteriorating paint. Observed minor stained ceiling tile in corner of toddler classroom. Observed minor touch up paint needed to door frames throughout building.

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 heavy presence of fruit flies in kitchen.

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 dilapidated furniture stored in dumpster area. -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 food debris under high chair tray in infant classroom. Clean.

15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a. All toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed loose toilet seat in PreK classroom 2. -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 throughout center. Per director a work order has been entered to have issue repaired. -General comment.

Observed water stained ceiling tiles in the toddler room. **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 loose vent cover in the restroom in the 3 year old room. **15A NCAC 18A .2826 (b).Windows and window treatments shall be kept clean and in good repair. All ventilation equipment, including air supply diffusers, return grilles, and fans shall be kept clean and in good repair.

Observed loose toilet seat in the 3/4 year old room. Tightened during the inspection. **15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a. All toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair.

Observed no paper towels at the handwashing sink in the restroom in NC PreK 3. Children were using the sink right outside the restroom door. Paper towels were provided. **15A NCAC 18A .2818 (d). Liquid soap and disposable towels or other hand-drying devices shall be provided at every handwash lavatory area.

Observed items stored in the restroom during the inspection. Items were removed. **15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a). Storage in toilet rooms shall be limited to toileting and diapering supplies.

Observed cereal and snacks properly sealed during the inspection (NC PreK1 and NC PreK4). **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 single service equipment stored on the floor in the storage closet. **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.

Water last tested on 10/16/20 for lead. Spoke with Director who requested water test sampling kits during the inspection. Instructed Director to only sample at sites where water is consumable. **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 coats touching while stored in Toddler room. **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 torn diaper changing pad in the infant and toddler room. Needs to be replaced. **Diaper changing surface must be easily cleanable, non-absorbent, smooth, and intact. 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (b). Observed bottle of soapy water not labeled. Bottle was labeled during the inspection. **All cleaning and disinfectant solutions shall be properly labeled (i.e. soapy water, disinfectant). 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (c ) and .2820 (c ).

Observed water stained ceiling tiles in the infant room. Needs to be replaced. **Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825.

**15A NCAC .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. Email sent to owner.

Label all baby bottles, sippy-cups, and bottled beverages sent from home with the child's name and date it was brought into the facility. 15A NCAC 18A .2804 (d) Observed 1 infant bottles labeled with name and no date in refrigerator in infant classroom.

Highchair feeding trays, shall be washed, rinsed, and sanitized after each use. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (e). Observed food debris build up under hog chair trays in infant classroom. Per conversation with Director high chair trays are cleaned in place after each use with soapy water and sanitizer. EHS educated center on notated rule.

Hot water shall be maintained between 80°F and 110°F at handwashing sinks accessible to children. 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e). Observed hot water reach 70F in infant and 3’s classroom. Improvement has been made from previous inspection.

Keep water fountains clean at all times. 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (f). Observed black build up surrounding outer drinking nozzle of water fountain in building 2.

Hand washing signs shall be posted at all hand washing areas. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (e). Observed several handsinks without handwashing signs posted throughout center.

Individual linen must be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (f). Observed staining on 1 crib sheet in infant classroom.

Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825. Observed minor staining on large floor rugs throughout center. Observed ceiling in PreK 1 classroom peeling. *NOTE: Director. Christina Smith, was present during time of inspection. Report emailed to center at: Christina.smith@SMARTKIDSCDC.COM

Hot water shall be maintained between 80°F and 110°F at handwashing sinks accessible to children. 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e). Observed hot water in building 1 temping at 75F at hand sinks accessible to children. EHS advises center to adjust hot water to required range.

Keep handwashing sinks clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a). Observed loose toilet seat in PreK classroom 3. EHS advises center to adjust loose toilet seat.

Limit storage in restrooms to toileting and diapering items only. 15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a). Observed rolling cart with outside toys stored in PreK 3 classroom.

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 approved disinfectant wipes stored below 5 feet in unlocked cabinet in PreK 4 classroom. EHS moved wipes to high shelving above 5 feet.

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 child sized furniture in building 1 classroom with markings and some with minor tape/sticker residue. EHS advises center to clean furniture accessible to children.

Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825. Observed minor ceiling stain outside of toddler classroom in building 1. EHS advises center to ensure no active leak is occurring and to have stained ceiling tile replaced. *NOTE: Ms. Linda and Ms. Tammy was preset during time of inspection. Report emailed to Director at: PEARL.SIMMONS@SMARTKIDSCDC.COM

Observed an employee not wash her hands at the end of the diaper change. Explained the violation and correction. Wash hands when required. 15A NCAC 18A .2803 (a)

Repeat: -Observed black buildup on the mouthpieces of the water fountains in the back building. Clean mouthpieces. Keep water fountains clean at all times. 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (f). -Observed one of the fountains with high pressure. The water is splattering onto the floor. Regulate pressure. Water pressure at drinking fountains must be high enough so that water clears mouth nozzle, and so that water does not splash on the floor. 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (f).

Observed an employee keep the same gloved on throughout the entire diaper changing process. Follow the correct steps from the procedure posted. Explained the violation and correction to the employee. Follow the correct diaper changing procedure as described in 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (d).

-Observed buildup on toys in classes in the front building. Clean all toys with buildup. -Observed sticky residue on toy shelves in rooms. Clean all sticky areas. -Observed buildup on the shelves in the kitchen. Clean shelves. 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 sticky residue on the floor in a PreK class. Clean residue. -Observed walls in need of cleaning and repainting in classes and halls (both buildings). Clean and repaint walls throughout where needed. -Observed baseboards missing behind refrigerators in the kitchen. Replace baseboards. -Observed stained ceiling tiles in the 2s room. Repair leak and replace tiles. Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825.

Hot water shall be maintained between 80°F and 110°F at handwashing sinks accessible to children. 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e). Observed hot water in gang bathroom 75F. Adjust mixing valve.

Keep water fountains clean at all times. 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (f). Observed one soiled nozzle Water pressure at drinking fountains must be high enough so that water clears mouth nozzle, and so that water does not splash on the floor. 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (f). Observed one fountain with water pressure too high.

Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825. Observed broken window (back building) near front door. Chipped paint exterior of building and handrails.