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Name

HOWELLS PLAYSKOOL INC

Address

2825 SEYMOUR DR

City/State/ZIP

CHARLOTTE

28208

Premise Type

42 - Child Care

County

Mecklenburg

Inspection Date

1/26/2016

Final Score @ Grade

General Comments

Bessie Howell and Sheila CHambers were present during the inspection. NO POINT DEDUCTION 7. Observed the back-up dial thermometers were not accurate. Thermometer calibration instruction handout was provided to operator. **Provide a numerically scaled metal stem-type thermometer accurate to 2°F. 15A NCAC 18A .2807 (h) 21. Observed a potty chair was stored in the bathtub in the restroom. **Potty chairs may only be used if restroom is equipped with spray-rinse toilet or utility sink. 15A NCAC 18A .2817 (c ). 31. Observed the storage room unorganized, and was in the process of being cleaned. Continue cleaning and organizing the storage room. **Adequate space shall be provided for the storage of equipment, furniture, toys, clothes, linens, backpacks, book bags, diaper bags, beds, cots, mats, and supplies and shall be kept clean. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (a). 49. Observed a large tree in the palyground area in mid-process of being cut down. The playground is not being used while the tree is being removed.

Violations

CDI=Corrected During Inspection

R=Repeat Violation

VR=Verification Required

Violation Item	Demerits	Violation Description	CDI	R	VR	Comments
23	2	Approved storage in toilet rooms, lavatories free of storage; hand wash signs posted: .2817, .2818, .2836	No	No	No	Observed clean blankets were stored in the bathroom. **Limit storage in restrooms to toileting and diapering items only. 15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a).
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 wipes used to wipe the child was left on the diaper change until after the child's hands were washed. **Follow the correct diaper changing procedure as described in 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (d).
34	4	Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836	No	No	No	Observed some of the toy shelves with chipping paint, a metal pan with rust, and some toy bins needed cleaning. **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	(REPEAT)Observed the kitchen floor vinyl was lifting in some areas, and the sub floor in the laundry room was weak/dipping. Observed the front door with cracked. Observed the carpet in the toddler room and walkways were heavily stained. **Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825.
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 one sand box was filled with water, and the other had a large crack in the cover; and the metal see-saw needed painting. 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).