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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

4/3/2018

Final Score @ Grade

General Comments

Ms Chambers was present during the inspection. Inspection lead by Joy Wilson with supervision by Tasharra Kenion. NO DEMERITS WERE ISSUED WITH THE FOLLOW: 2. Observed care giver washing hands and recontaminating hands by drying hands with same towel used to turn faucet off. Observed care giver washing hands with child after diaper change and not following correct hand washing procedure. 9. Observed sippy cup dated for today and sippy cup dated for 3/27/18. Due to child care facility not having proper equipment to clean sippy cups; 3 sippy cups should be provided each day; one for each meal. 13. Observed multi-use utensils in kitchen being stored in drawers with food debris. Make sure to have proper storage for multi-use utensils and single service. 35. Observed mouth-contact surfaces were being hand dried. Make sure mouth-contact surfaces are air dried after washed, rinsed and sanitized. 27. Observed child care operator storing clean clothing on end of diaper change table. Observed child care operator using wipe to wipe from front to back and back to front. Follow the correct diaper changing procedure as described in 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (d).

Violations

CDI=Corrected During Inspection

R=Repeat Violation

VR=Verification Required

Violation Item	Demerits	Violation Description	CDI	R	VR	Comments
12	4	Equipment, non-food contact surfaces clean; in good repair: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814	No	No	No	Observed build-up in kitchen on cabinet, cabinet shelving and oven storage. Increase cleaning frequency for all equipment in the kitchen. Keep all food service equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (f) Keep all non-food contact surfaces and equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (f) and .2809 (1) and (3).
21	4	Properly sized, located, accessible, and in good repair; sinks, toilets and potty chairs cleaned and disinfected; proper change of use procedure: .2817, .2818, .2836	No	No	No	Observed toilet fixture soiled. Toilets shall be cleaned and disinfected at least daily and when visibly soiled. 15A NCAC 18A .2817 (b).
30	3	Non-hazardous products properly stored: .2820	No	No	No	Observed soapy water for mouth contact toys in infant room being stored on table in reach of children. Approved non-hazardous products must be stored 5 ft above the floor or behind lock and key. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b), (c ) and (d).
34	4	Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836	No	No	No	Observed larger interactive toys with build-up and debris. Observed cozy area pillows in infant room soiled. 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 in laundry room uneven/tilting. Observed walls in bathroom in need of deep cleaning. Observed walls and ceiling in kitchen with debris/build-up. Observed debris on carpet in classroom near closet. Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825.
48	3	Pest control; premises free of conditions that harbor or attract pests: .2831, .2832	No	No	No	Observed ant piles in front play ground area. Keep the facility free of rodents, insects and vermin. 15A NCAC 18A .2831 (b).
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 broken glass pieces in front and back play ground areas. Observed see-saw in play area rusted and peeling paint. Keep the premises clean and free of dilapidated structures and broken play equipment. 15A NCAC 18A .2832 (a). At child care centers, the premises, including the outdoor learning environment, shall be kept clean. 15A NCAC 18A .2832 (a). Outside play areas will not be in use until EHS can return to inspect outside areas.