LOVE AND CARE DAY CARE

Each child in diapers shall be changed while the child is in his/her own crib or bed or on a smooth, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable surface. Section 14 (a). Observed absorbent cover on diaper pad. CDI - Operator removed cover over changing pad.

A suitable testing method or kit shall be available, convenient, and used daily to insure compliance with the minimum prescribed sanitizer strength. Section 14 (a). Observed facility has a test kit for sanitizer but sanitizer was reading at 0 ppm chlorine solution. Needs to be 50 -200 ppm chlorine solution.

All food service and eating and drinking utensils and equipment shall be in good repair, free of corrosion, and kept clean. Section 8 (a). Observed cleaning needed to flooring of mini refrigerator in main play room. Clean.

All household pets and animals shall have current rabies vaccinations as required by state law and local ordinances; documentation shall be maintained by the operator and provided to the Director upon request. Section 15 (b). Observed 1 pet vaccinations record not accessible during time of inspection.

All floors shall be kept clean and in good repair. Section 18 (a). Observe carpet staining in sleep room. Clean.

A solution of 100 ppm (parts per million) chlorine, or other equivalent method approved by the Director, shall be used for sanitizing common changing surfaces after each diaper change. Section 14 (a). Observed sanitizing solution at 0ppm chlorine.

If a mat is used, it shall be of a waterproof, washable material at least two inches thick. Section 17 (a). Observed mat in pack-n-play less than 2 inches thick. EHS advises center to adhere to manufactures guidance before looking to add a thicker mattress to pack-n-play.

All foods shall be protected from contamination while being stored, prepared, served, or during transportation. Section 6 (e). Observed opened boxes of cereal with top of bag rolled down. Put in lidded container or take bag out of box and put in zip-lock bag. Observed water from bathroom was used to make grits. Use bottled water or a pitcher of water from the kitchen sink.

All corrosive agents, insecticides, rodenticides, herbicides, bleaches, detergents, polishes, items containing petroleum products, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispensing can, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled (skin contact) shall be stored in a locked storage room or locked cabinet. Section 16 (b). Observed closet unlocked with a large supply of hazardous item in room with toys. Door needs a lock instead of the slide bolt. Slide bolt not closing properly due to door settling.

Observed sanitizer 0ppm in spray bottles.

Observed minor touch up paint needed to walls in playroom. Observed carpet staining in sleep room. Observed large floor rug in playroom with staining.

All food service and eating and drinking utensils and equipment shall be in good repair, free of corrosion, and kept clean. Section 8 (a). Observed food debris in microwave.

All toilet fixtures shall be clean and in good repair. Section 12 (a). Observed loose toilet seat in restroom.

All corrosive agents, insecticides, rodenticides, herbicides, bleaches, detergents, polishes, items containing petroleum products, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispensing can, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled (skin contact) shall be stored in a locked storage room or locked cabinet. Section 16 (b). Observed disinfectant wipes and aersol lysol spray stored on top of dish washing machine in main child room unlocked. Osbserved chemical cleaners in "Children's Item" closet stored unlocked.

Observed bottles without names. Corrected- Labeled during the inspection.Formula and mother's milk served in baby bottles shall be prepared and labeled with the individual child's name at the child's home and provided daily to the care giver by the parents or guardians. Section 6 (c).

Observed food stored unprotected (cereal bags open).All foods shall be protected from contamination while being stored, prepared, served, or during transportation. Section 6 (e).

-Observed the bottles labeled 100ppm and 50ppm-200ppm with strengths of above 1000ppm chlorine (the test strips turned black then back white again). *A solution of 100 ppm (parts per million) chlorine, or other equivalent method approved by the Director, shall be used for sanitizing common changing surfaces after each diaper change. Section 14 (a).-Observed rips in the diaper changing pad. *Each child in diapers shall be changed while the child is in his/her own crib or bed or on a smooth, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable surface. Section 14 (a).

Observed no updated vaccination records for the dog.All household pets and animals shall have current rabies vaccinations as required by state law and local ordinances; documentation shall be maintained by the operator and provided to the Director upon request. Section 15 (b).

Observed aerosol cleaners and disinfectants, sprays, and detergents stored unlocked in the bedroom/toy storage room at the bottom of the stairs. A child's sleeping mat was present in the room and per Ms. Betty, one of her students plays in that room. *Lock all hazardous items.All corrosive agents, insecticides, rodenticides, herbicides, bleaches, detergents, polishes, items containing petroleum products, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispensing can, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled (skin contact) shall be stored in a locked storage room or locked cabinet. Section 16 (b).

Observed toys in need of cleaning (soft and hard toys).Equipment and toys provided by the facility shall be kept clean and in good repair. Section 17 (f).Report and Sanitizer makeup handout emailed to mcgrif1b@bellsouth.net

Observed splashes in microwave. Clean.All food service and eating and drinking utensils and equipment shall be in good repair, free of corrosion, and kept clean. Section 8 (a).

Observed fire extinguisher not charged.There shall be a five pound dry chemical fire extinguisher (Type ABC), approved by Underwriters Laboratories, in the home day care facility at all times. The fire extinguisher shall be maintained in good working condition. Section 16 (i).

Label cots and cribs.A separate bed, cot, or mat, equipped with individual linen, shall be assigned and labeled for each child in care for more than four hours to use during rest periods. Section 17 (a).

Observed aerosol air freshener stored with sanitizer and disinfectant. All corrosive agents, insecticides, rodenticides, herbicides, bleaches, detergents, polishes, items containing petroleum products, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispensing can, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled (skin contact) shall be stored in a locked storage room or locked cabinet. Section 16 (b).

No fire extenguisher provided.There shall be a five pound dry chemical fire extinguisher (Type ABC), approved by Underwriters Laboratories, in the home day care facility at all times. The fire extinguisher shall be maintained in good working condition. Section 16 (i).

Observed diaper changing table needing to be cleaned. Debris present.Diapering surfaces shall be kept clean and free of storage. Section 14 (a).

Clean big kitchen set.Equipment and toys provided by the facility shall be kept clean and in good repair. Section 17 (f).

Observed a hole in ceiling tile near diaper changing table.The walls and ceilings of all rooms and areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. Section 18 (c).

Observed one child's bottles not properly labeled.**Formula and mother's milk served in baby bottles shall be prepared and labeled with the individual child's name at the child's home and provided daily to the care giver by the parents or guardians. Section 6 (c).

Observed cribs not labeled with child's names.**A separate bed, cot, or mat, equipped with individual linen, shall be assigned and labeled for each child in care for more than four hours to use during rest periods. Section 17 (a).

Observed a plastic grocery bag containing soiled diapers was hanging from an exterior light fixture. **Soiled disposable diapers and disposable towels or towelettes used while changing a child's diaper shall not be used for subsequent diaper changes with that or any other child, but shall be discarded immediately in a covered, plastic-lined receptacle. Section 14 (d)General Comments: Betty Howard was present during the inspection. **Recommend labeling all sippy cups sent from the child's home with the child's name and the date.