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NameGRAHAMS DAY CARE CENTER
Address2425 MORTON ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28208
Premise Type42 - Child Care
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 10/10/2014
Final Score @ Grade
19
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
19 2 Approved drinking fountains, pressure regulated, clean: .2815, .2836 No No No Observed water dispenser in hallway soiled. Thoroughly clean water dispenser handle and back area on dispenser.Keep water fountains clean at all times. 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (f).
26 2 Approved cleaning solution and approved disinfectant provided; test kit available when required: .2817, .2818, .2819, .2820, .2836 No No No Observed disinfectant strength in bottles throughout day care too weak. Gave director/owner handout in regard to making sanitizer and disinfectant solution according to percentage of sodium of hypochlorite. Showed director/owner and staff how improperly make disinfectant solution. Disinfectant solution corrected at time of inspection! Daycare was using old sanitizer/disninfectant solution chart using 1 table spoon of bleach to 1 gallon of water. Old handout discard at time of inspection and new disinfectant/sanitizer solution chart posted in kitchen and throughout different rooms! Disinfectant shall be 500ppm-800ppm.Prepare disinfectant between 500-800 ppm chlorine daily. 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (c ) and .2801 (7).
30 3 Non-hazardous products properly stored: .2820 No No No Observed teacher purse stored on lower shelving in closet in teacher work room and door to room and closet was not locked. Store teacher purse five feet vertical distance out of reach of children. Observed fading marking on sanitizer and disinfectant bottles. Relabel disinfectant and sanitizer bottles!Purses, that do not contain hazardous items, must be stored 5 ft above the floor, behind lock and key, or behind a child safety lock. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (f).All sanitizing solutions shall be labeled with the word "sanitizer" and disinfectant solution shall be labeled with the word "disinfectant" 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (c ).
34 4 Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836 No No No Observed base of mirror loose, stained pillow in cozy corner in 3's/4's room. Tighten loose base on mirror and clean cover on pillow in cozy corner. Observed high chair in storage area/not being used soiled. Thoroughly clean high chair before placing in storage----->could be item #10. Thoroughly clean bouncy seat(seat, base and cracks and crevices). Tighten loose screws in furniture in infant room. Clean plastic chairs in rooms.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).
37 4 Easily cleanable, clean, and in good repair; carpets vacuumed as required and extraction cleaned; date cleaned___________: .2824, .2825, .2832, .2836 No No No Observed floor damaged in infant room. Repair floor in infant room. Provide a transitional floor moulding in after school room at entrance to storage closet. Paint bare wood door trim in infant room.Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825.
39 2 Equipment clean and in good repair; maintained as required: .2826 No No No Observed broken and dusty window blind in after school room; clean and replace broken blinds. Observed cover on window ac unit dusty. Clean front cover on ac unit. Observed light not operating in back bathroom between office and infant room. Replace blown light bulb or repair light fixture in bathroom.Keep all ventilation related equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2826 (b).Keep all light fixtures clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2826 (a).
49 2 Premises clean and free of standing water; utility equipment inaccessible; equipment and toys clean and in good repair; sandboxes properly constructed, clean and covered; adherence to air quality forecast quality forecast outdoor activity restrictions when applicable: .2831, .2832 No No No Thoroughly clean toys on the playground area. Repair wooden border around playground equipment. Secure loose railing on front porch. Remove damaged plastic off of tricycles or replace tricyclesAll play ground equipment must be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2832 (c ).General Comment: #32. Observed cribs labeled with #'s, name and number system provided and child's name above crib. Label each crib with the child's. Child's name placed on cribs at time of inspection!**All cribs, beds, cots and mats must be labeled with each individual child's name. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (c ). #27. Observed sealant starting to wear off of diaper changing table exposing bare wood. Apply sealant/varnish to bare wood on diaper changing table.**Diaper changing surface must be easily cleanable, non-absorbent, smooth, and intact. 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (b). Mrs. Graham present at time of inspection! CCA wood sealed 7/11/2014.