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NameHOWELLS PLAYSKOOL INC
Address2825 SEYMOUR DR
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28208
Premise Type42 - Child Care
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 10/10/2014
Final Score @ Grade
28
General CommentsGeneral Comment: #5. Observed opened bag of cherrios in pantry cabinet. Store opened packages of dry food products in sealable container, labeled and kept clean. Cherrios properly stored at time of inspection.**All food shall be stored and handled in a manner that protects it from contamination. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (d),(f), .2807 (b), and .2808 (e). #33. Observed stained/damaged bib in infant room. Discard and replace any damaged or stained bibs or linens in daycare center.**Individual linen must be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (f). Mrs. Sheila Chambers present at time of inspection.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
12 4 Equipment, non-food contact surfaces clean; in good repair: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814 No No No Observed exterior of cabinet doors and storage bins in kitchen area soiled. Thoroughly clean exterior of cabinet doors, handles and exterior of storage bins! Handle on refrigeration unit door tighten at time of inspection!Keep all non-food contact surfaces and equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (f) and .2809 (1) and (3).
13 3 Proper storage and handling of clean equipment, utensils and single-service articles: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814 No No No Observed base of utensil/equipment storage shelving and storage area soiled. Thoroughly clean shelving and storage area where clean utensil/equipment is stored. Clean base of drawer under oven.Protect food service equipment from contamination. 15A NCAC 18A .2814 (a) and (b).
26 2 Approved cleaning solution and approved disinfectant provided; test kit available when required: .2817, .2818, .2819, .2820, .2836 No No No Observed disinfectant solution throughout day care too weak.. Day care was using wrong sanitizer/disinfectant mixing chart. Correct chart/instruction sheet(according to percentage of sodium hypochlorite) was left with Mrs. Sheila(owner daughter) and Mrs. Sheila was shown how to properly mix disinfectant at time of inspection! All disinfectant bottles changed at time of inspection. Disinfectant shall be 500ppm-800ppm.
27 4 Free of storage and in good repair; cleaning and disinfecting solutions labeled; approved diapering methods used; diaper changing and handwashing signs posted: .2817, .2818, .2819, .2820, .2836 No No No Observed storage(paper, pens, etc) under top cover/padding on diaper changing table. NO STORAGE ON DIAPER CHANGING TABLE OR UNDER PADDING ON TABLE! Observed diaper changing pad damaged on the corner. Replace damaged diaper changing pad on diaper changing table. Wipe/clean base of diaper changing table.Diaper changing surface must be easily cleanable, non-absorbent, smooth, and intact. 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (b).Keep the diaper changing table free of non-diaper changing related storage. 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (b).
32 3 Adequate linen provided and properly stored; adequate beds, cots, mats provided, in good repair, properly stored, labeled, spaced during use: .2821, .2836 No No No Observed cribs labeled with two names. Properly label cribs with child's name. Mrs. Sheila informed me that one child does not sleep in crib anymore and is sleeping on a mat. Observed cribs soiled in infant room. Thoroughly clean crib and crib railing in infant room!All cribs, beds, cots and mats must be labeled with each individual child's name. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (c ).Keep all mats, cots, and cribs clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (a).
34 4 Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836 No No No Observed toys, furniture/fixture, bouncy seats, book shelving soiled in infant room. Observed book shelving in hallway soiled. Thoroughly clean cook shelving. Observed wooden chairs in toddler/ after school room splintering; discard and replace damaged chairs. Continue to clean hard plastic toys throughout center.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 sheet rock tape coming loose around upper edge of ceiling in infant room and kitchen. Tightly secure loose sheet rock tape and repaint ceiling. Observed loose and damaged flooring in kitchen. Repair damaged flooring in kitchen and tightly secure flooring. Clean walls, base boards and repaint throughout daycare where needed. Thoroughly clean wall in bathroom under light switch and in kitchen area. Carpet cleaned 9/20/2014.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 damaged screen on front screen door and broken/missing glass in kitchen window. Repair screen on front screen door and repair broken window in kitchen.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 Observed damaged/rotten wood on house. Replace damaged wood on house/daycare. Observed damaged fence surrounding front playground area and container collecting/holding water on back playground. Repair damaged fence surround playground and store items on playground so they do not hold or collect water.Keep the premises clean and free of dilapidated structures and broken play equipment. 15A NCAC 18A .2832 (a).Keep the property free of standing water. 15A NCAC 18A .2831 (b).