SHARON ACADEMY WEDGEWOOD NORTH

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 children needing coaching on correct handwashing procedures.

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 in one bathroom. CDI-replaced

15A NCAC 18A .2830 (d) Solid wastes shall be disposed of to prevent conditions that attract and harbor pests and other public health nuisances. Observed dumpster rusted through. Replace dumpster

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 3 separate teachers turning off water with hand and children in 3’s class washing hands unsupervised. Follow proper handwashing procedures, and and coach children on proper handwshing procedures

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 opened bags of crackers and goldfish not put into a sealable container. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (g) Food shall be stored above the floor and in a manner to protect it from dust, pests, drip, splash, and other contamination. Observed areas approved for food plating in classrooms with non-food related items, and food and milk containers shoved up against the sink and under the soap dispenser. Keep food prep areas clear so they are accessible when food is dropped off.

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 stickers left on the containers, stickers and sticky residue must be removed from the containers. Store clean bakeware on a clean surface, not on potentially dirty items like boxes or giant bags of paper towels.

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 men’s room max out at 120F. CDI-mixing valve adjusted.

15A NCAC 18A .2818 (d). Liquid soap and disposable towels or other hand-drying devices shall be provided at every handwash lavatory area. Observed 2 sinks without soap and 1 without paper towels, toddler 3, women’s bathroom, . Provide soap and paper towels at all hand sinks.

15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a). In child care centers lavatories shall not be used for storage. Observed toys and other items left in handsinks.

15A NCAC 18A .2819 (c) and 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (d) (10). Diapering surfaces shall be disinfected using an approved disinfectant by spraying the entire diapering surface with an approved disinfectant and allowing to remain on the surface for two minutes or as specified by the manufacturer, or air dry. Observed diaper changing table sprayed with sanitizer after diaper change. Must use disinfectant to properly kill off germs associated with diaper changing/feces.

15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b). All hazardous items must be stored behind lock and key. Observed unlocked aerosols in infant 3 and toddler 3.

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 debris below several diaper changing table pads.

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 wall needs repair near can wash faucet.

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 several sheds near dumpster with storage items between them. Items need to go into organized sheds. Discard what is no longer needed or broken.