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LEAFSPRING SCHOOL AT CORNELIUS-THE VILLAGE

18120 STATESVILLE RD, Cornelius, NC 28031
Child Care · NC permit/State ID 2060421662
Latest result0 demerits
Last inspectedJul 16, 2026
Inspections on record7
On record sinceNov 13, 2024

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

Score history

0714 Nov 13, 2024: 2Apr 17, 2025: 14Apr 22, 2025: 4Jul 15, 2025: 13Jul 22, 2025: 8Feb 24, 2026: 4Jul 16, 2026: 0
Nov 13, 2024Lower is betterJul 16, 2026

Inspections & violations

Jul 16, 2026 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No violations observed.

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Feb 24, 2026 4 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: NOTE: - Director: Olajile Smith presents during walkthrough inspection.
#16 · Hot water supplied and maintained as required in all other areas: .2815, .2836 −4
REPEAT 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e) Hot water shall be maintained between 80°F and 110°F at handwashing sinks accessible to children. Observed hot water measure at 65F- 68F in men and women restrooms. 75F in TK and after school sink. CDI- Director adjusted some of the sink’s water on the installed mixing valve underneath the sinks into the correct temperature. However some of the sink still needs to be corrected. Ensure to keep temperature between 80F- 110F at anytime.
#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 slow drainage in the sink after school need repair.

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Jul 22, 2025 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: NOTE: - Director: Olajile Smith and EHS: Ponpasert Vongvilay present during re-inspection - EHS: LeAndrea Combo-Smith, lead inspection
#16 · Hot water supplied and maintained as required in all other areas: .2815, .2836 −4
REPEAT 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e) Hot water shall be maintained between 80°F and 110°F at handwashing sinks accessible to children. Observed hot water in pre-K 1 at 111F. CDI- Water turned down to 90F.
#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 15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a. All toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed hand washing sinks in women’s hallway restroom, timer faucet not staying on for the duration of handwashing, Water turns off after a few seconds of being on. Get repaired. Observed men’s hallway restroom vent in need of cleaning.

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Jul 15, 2025 13 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: NOTE: - Re-Inspection within 7 days (7/22/25) - Director: Olajile Smith present during inspection
#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 and microwave in the kitchen. Detail cleaning needed. Keep clean.
#16 · Hot water supplied and maintained as required in all other areas: .2815, .2836
General Comment: 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e) Hot water shall be maintained between 80°F and 110°F at handwashing sinks accessible to children.- Observed hot water temperature at PreK1 hand sink measured at 114F. The sink has mixing valve underneath, the director adjusted the temperature at the time of inspection down to 106F at the time of inspection.
#17 · Hot water in excess of 120ºF not allowed in areas accessible to children −6
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 hot water measured at 126F at one of the sink in women hall restroom. Provide tempered water range between 80F -110F where is accessible to children.
#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 short run 1 second and less at the spring loaded faucets in Men restroom hall way. Adjust the timer and provide longer run to allow proper hand washing.
#22 · Soap, approved hand drying devices, toilet tissue paper available: .2817, .2818, .2836 −3
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 available at hand sink in the kitchen. Provide soap for proper hand washing. Ensure to provide all hand washing supplies at all hand sinks at all time.
#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 baby oil bottles stored in unlocked cabinet in PreK 2. Ensure to keep all hazardous items that has labels “Keep out of reach of children “ and extra “Warning” and “Caution” in lock cabinet/storage at all times. 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**

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Apr 22, 2025 4 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
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 cereal, sugar, flour, and brown sugar in nonresealable bags/containers. Needs to be in resealable bags/containers.
#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 .2817 (a. All toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed loose toilet seat on one toilet in girls bathroom. Needs repair. REPEAT.
#30 · Non-hazardous products properly stored: .2820
General Comment: 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (c ) Sanitizing, disinfecting, and detergent solutions shall be labeled with the product name (ex. "Sanitizer"). Observed bottle of disinfectant in TK missing label.

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Apr 17, 2025 14 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: NOTE: - Observed classroom is using old egg cartons for art and craft. Do not recycling old egg cartons due to Salmonella bacteria that eggs contain. - Director: Ashleigh Epps present during inspection. - Re- Inspection within 7 days (4/24/25)
#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 soiled refrigerator and microwave in kitchen. Cleaning needed and keep clean.
#16 · Hot water supplied and maintained as required in all other areas: .2815, .2836
General Comment: 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e) Hot water shall be maintained between 80°F and 110°F at handwashing sinks accessible to children.- Observed halt water temperature in restrooms measure at 71-77F. Provides tempered water between 80-110F.
#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 .2817 (a. All toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair.- Observed one stall in girl restroom kept locked and look dirty and not flushed. Keep all toilet in good repair and clean.
#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 Benadryl stored with emergency medication in unlocked cabinet at the front entrance. Observed anti itch cream-over counter medication stored with sunscreen and ointment in PreK2. All medication shall be in lock cabinet 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**
#29 · Hazardous products properly stored and locked: .2820 −6
PROVISIONAL ITEM: 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b). All hazardous items must be stored behind lock and key.- Observed winded cleaner in unlock cabinet upon entering, cleaning power on shelf above hand sink at front restroom. Several paint cans in unlocked storage in the gym. Stainless steel wipes in unlock cabinet in kitchen. All hazardous items shall be 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**

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Nov 13, 2024 2 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Note: a second lock box/lockable cabinet will be needed for aerosol cooking spray/vanilla extract, etc. in kitchen storage
#23 · Approved storage in toilet rooms, lavatories free of storage; hand wash signs posted: .2817, .2818, .2836 −2
15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a). In child care centers lavatories shall not be used for storage. Observed storage below hand sinks in after school classroom.

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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “LEAFSPRING SCHOOL AT CORNELIUS-THE VILLAGE” or State ID 2060421662). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.