EASTOVER ELEMENTARY

Drinking fountains shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2406 (b). Observed minor cleaning needed to water fountain nozzles located on “A”hallway.

15A NCAC 18A .2410 Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed a section of missing baseboard in the boys’ restroom on the “A” hallway and peeling ceiling plaster in the girls’ restroom near the cafeteria. Per the head custodian, a leak had occurred in the girls’ restroom, and a work order had been submitted to have the issue repaired.

Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410. Observed damaged floor tiles in cafeteria, ramp walkway leading to cafeteria student restrooms, and auditorium. Repair. Observed stained ceiling tiles in main office, in hallway outside of main office and, girls and boys 4th/5th grade hallway restroom ceiling. EHS advises school to ensure no active leak is occurring and to have stained ceiling tiles replaced.

Observed water stained ceiling tile on B-hall **Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410.

Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410. Observed minor stained ceiling tiles sporadically throughout school building. EHS advises school to ensure no active leak is occurring and to have stained ceiling tiles replaced. (Lower A hallway near main office, upper B hallway). *NOTE: Head Custodian Mr. Reggie, was present during time of inspection. Report emailed to him and principal at the following: reginald.mcneil@cms.k12.nc.us susans.nichols@cms.k12.nc.us

Observed water stained ceiling tiles during the inspection. Observed ceiling damage on the hallway leading to the gym. **Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410.

Observed water stained ceiling tiles in classrooms B1 and C2, near the exit sign close to the media center, stairwell near media center, stairwell near the auditorium and in the auditorium. Ensure that leaks are not ongoing and have ceiling tiles replaced. **Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410.

Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410. Observed stained ceiling tile in the following areas of school building: classroom B1, B hallway, stairwell leading to cafeteria, stairwell leading to C hallway. Per discussion with Head Custodian a work order has been submitted to have stained ceiling tiles replaced.

Observed water stained ceilings in restrooms of girls C hall and girls B hall. Observed cracked toilet seat in girls B hall restroom. Observed wall damaged behind urinal in boys D hall restroom. Observed loose toilet seat in C6. **Walls and ceilings of toilet facilities shall be constructed of non-absorbent, washable materials and shall be kept clean. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (b). **Toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (d).

Repeat Observed re-caulking needed behind hand sinks in girls and boys A hall restrooms, boys D hall restroom, and boys B hall restroom. Observed sensored faucets not working in need of battery change in girls A hall restroom, C6 restroom, and girls C hall restroom. **Fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (b).

Repeat Observed art room storage closet collecting debris in need of sweeping. Observed water stained ceiling tiles in art room, C6, and B8. Observed gym door to be damaged with raw wood exposed. Observed lower part of wall in D hall electrical closet to be discolored with peeling paint and baseboards to be coming away from wall. Observed missing piece of floor tile in A3. **Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410.

Observed dead insects collecting in light shields throughout. Observed cleaning needed on vents in A4. Observed window sill with dust build-up in B2. **All windows and fixtures (grills, vents, blinds, drapes, lighting fixtures, etc.) shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2412 (b).

Repeat: -Observed no paper towels in the girl's restroom on "A" hall. Soap and individual towels or approved hand-drying devices shall be provided. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (c). -Observed one out of the two sinks not working in the boy's restroom on "B" hall. Fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (b).

-Observed the floor in the art room's storage space collecting debris. Clean. -Observed stained ceiling tiles on "A" hall. Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410.

Observed Raid, aerosol air fresheners, Cleaners, Lysol, disinfectant wipes, etc stored on desks, counter tops, and other places within the children's reach in several classes. (A3, B1, B5, C2). Pesticides and other toxic materials shall be used as directed on the label and handled and stored as to avoid health hazards. 15A NCAC 18A .2415 (b). Mr. Reggie present during the inspection. Report sent to: susans.nichols@cms.k12.nc.us; reginald.mcneil@cms.k12.nc.us

Repeat Non-Compliance: Observed most water fountains had residue build-up around nozzles and bases. **Drinking fountains shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2406 (b). Observed water fountains with too high of water pressure in Gym building hallway. **Drinking fountains shall be provided with adequate water pressure and be properly regulated (i.e. water pressure should be regulated so that an individual’s mouth does not come in contact with the nozzle and so that the water does not splash on the floor). 15A NCAC 18A 2406 (b).

Toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (d). Observed loose toilet seats throughout.

Repeat Non-Compliance: Observed most hand sinks (bathrooms and classrooms) need better cleaning around the bases and drains. Several throughout school not working from dead batteries. **Fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (b). Observed jammed paper towels dispensers throughout and several bathrooms without soap stocked. Custodian said the soap was not to be put in the bathrooms, per the principal, due to the children playing with it. An alternative method needs to be found and soap put into the bathrooms Inspection Report Update: On May 11th, the Principal, Susan Nichols, advised soap was removed from a girl’s restroom (A Hall) due to repeated violations over multiple school days of soap all over the floor, due to safety and security concerns. Teachers were advised by the Principal to have the students, that use the A-Hall Girl’s restroom, to wash hands in their classrooms. The alternative hand washing location proposed by the Principal is not approved by the Health Department. Per rule 2409 Lavatory Facilities, which are present in the A-Hall restrooms, are required to comply with rule .2409 (c ). **Soap and individual towels or approved hand-drying devices shall be provided. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (c).

Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410. Observed some stained ceiling tiles. Floor areas need sweeping where they are not very accessible (between shelving units, etc) Moldy ceiling tiles in ASEP storage closet.

Storage spaces and custodians' closets shall be kept clean and arranged so as to facilitate cleaning. 15A NCAC 18A .2411. Observed can wash floors need cleaning throughout, several emitting off odors. All storage shall be at least 15 inches above the floor or otherwise arranged so as to permit thorough cleaning. 15A NCAC 18A .2411. Observed books on floor in library. Books need to be stored off floor.

All windows and fixtures (grills, vents, blinds, drapes, lighting fixtures, etc.) shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2412 (b). Observed dusty vents and spider webs in several windows.

Repeat Non-Compliance: Observed most water fountains with pink and/or black residue build-up around nozzles and bases.**Drinking fountains shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2406 (b).

Repeat Non-Compliance: -Observed pink and black residue around several sink faucet bases and drains. -Observed several some of the automatic handsinks not working. -Observed missing knobs on the automatic handsinks in the restrooms on the Kindergarten hall. -Observed a loose faucet in the 'A' hall boy's restroom. Also, the sink is chipped by the faucet. -Observed 1 of the 2 sinks not working in the girl's restroom by the auditorium. **Fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (b)-Observed no paper towels on the Kindergarten hall. -Observed the paper towel handle jammed in the boy's restroom by the auditorium. Soap and individual towels or approved hand-drying devices shall be provided. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (c).

-Observed multiple stained ceiling tiles throughout the facility.-Observed an active leak from the ceiling in the auditorium (right side), and a large hole in the ceiling on the other side of the auditorium near the exit door.Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410.

Observed Mr. Clean, Goo-Gone, bulk amounts of disinfectant wipes, etc. stored unlocked and within the reach of the children. Store all hazardous items out of reach of children or behind lock and key.Pesticides and other toxic materials shall be used as directed on the label and handled and stored as to avoid health hazards. 15A NCAC 18A .2415 (b).

Repeat Non-Compliance: Observed most water fountains had residue build-up around nozzles and bases. Fountain on C hall may need nozzle replaced, black and corroded.**Drinking fountains shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2406 (b).Observed water fountains with low water pressure in A4 and B3. Water fountain running C-hall.**Drinking fountains shall be provided with adequate water pressure and be properly regulated (i.e. water pressure should be regulated so that an individual’s mouth does not come in contact with the nozzle and so that the water does not splash on the floor). 15A NCAC 18A 2406 (b).

Observed a moldy and bubbled bathroom ceiling, girls D-hall.**Walls and ceilings of toilet facilities shall be constructed of non-absorbent, washable materials and shall be kept clean. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (b).

Observed most hand sinks need better cleaning around the bases. Several throughout school not working from dead batteries.**Fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (b).

Observed unlabeled spray bottles in 2 custodial closets and B-3.**Pesticides and other toxic materials shall be used as directed on the label and handled and stored as to avoid health hazards. 15A NCAC 18A .2415 (b).

Observed: Water fountains collecting rust around/in the mouthpiece in most classrooms inspected. **Drinking fountains shall be kept clean and in good repair. See rule .2406 (b).

Observed: The vents in the Auditorium collecting dust. **All windows and fixtures (grills, vents, blinds, drapes, lighting fixtures, etc.) shall be kept clean and in good repair. See rule .2412 (b).

Observed: Cleaners and disinfecting wipes stored within reach of students (behind low cabinets) in most classrooms inspected. **Pesticides and other toxic materials shall be used as directed on the label and handled and stored as to avoid health hazards (i.e. keep hazardous products behind lock and key or out of reach of the students). See rule .2415 (b).General Comments: Keep dumpster doors closed and area clean. Replace automated faucet batteries as needed.Mr. McNeil present.