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Name

KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER

Address

6601 E W T HARRIS BV

City/State/ZIP

CHARLOTTE

28215

Premise Type

42 - Child Care

County

Mecklenburg

Inspection Date

7/20/2018

Final Score @ Grade

General Comments

No Points Deducted: 5. Observed employee's drink and lunch box stored over baby bottles- Infant. Store all employee foods BELOW children's. 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). 21. Observed the sink at the diaper changing table clogged- 2's. Repair. Keep handwashing sinks clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a). 30. Observed purses stored below 5 feet in the unlocked closet- Toddler room. 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). 49. -Observed the building frame/facia around outside playground area with water damage (rotting) in several areas. Repair ASAP. -Observed the pins protruding upwards out of the black boarder around the "garden". Keep the premises clean and free of dilapidated structures and broken play equipment. 15A NCAC 18A .2832 (a). Reinspection will be done WITHIN 7 DAYS. Report and Provisional Handouts emailed to 301195@klcorp.com *NOTES: -Ensure the cook is using the probe thermometer to maintain accurate temps. -Ensure employees working in classes wit refrigerators are paying attention the the thermometers/temps each time they enter the refrigerator.

Violations

CDI=Corrected During Inspection

R=Repeat Violation

VR=Verification Required

Violation Item	Demerits	Violation Description	CDI	R	VR	Comments
1	5	Handwashing when required: .2803, .2836	No	No	No	-Observed an employee wipe a child's nose then go into the refrigerator to get a bottle to be warmed. The employee was informed to always wash her hands before entering the refrigerator.- Infant. -Observed an employee not wash her hands at the end of the diaper change.- 2's. Wash hands when required. 15A NCAC 18A .2803 (a)
4	6	Potentially hazardous foods meet storage and holding temperatures; bottles, lunches refrigerated at 45º F or below: .2804, .2806, .2808, .2836	No	No	No	-Observed a full pan of turkey meat stored on the kitchen counter at 64-67F. The pan of turkey was placed in the reachin freezer to drop temp. The cook was informed to take out only the amount of food that she is using at the time. -Observed opened containers of milk in the kitchen refrigerator at 54F. Container were poured out. -Items in the refrigerator: fruit 48F, cheese 49F, single milk at 50F. All potentially hazardous items were thrown away, and the snack menu was changed to items that do not require refrigeration. CRITICAL VIOLATION. All potentially hazardous food products shall be maintained at 45°F, or below, or 140°F or above. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (f)
7	2	Thermometers provided, accurate: .2804, .2807, .2808, .2836	No	No	No	Repeat: Observed the glass tube inside of the refrigerator thermometer broken- 2's. Replace. Provide an accurate thermometer in all refrigerators. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (h)
12	4	Equipment, non-food contact surfaces clean; in good repair: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814	No	No	No	-Repeat: Observed heavy buildup in both of the bottle warmers- Infant. *Bottle warming equipment shall be cleaned and sanitized at least daily and when visibly soiled. 15A NCAC 18A .2810 (f) (1) and .2804 (d). -Observed buildup inside and out of the kitchen cabinets. Clean. -Repeat: Observed buildup on the bottom of a highchair tray- Infant. Wash in the kitchen. Keep all non-food contact surfaces and equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (f) and .2809 (1) and (3).
17	6	Hot water in excess of 120ºF not allowed in areas accessible to children	No	No	No	Observed the laundry/mopsink room door not latched. It was opened by just pulling on the knob. The water at the mop sink exceeds 120F. CRITICAL VIOLATION Hot water at areas accessible to children shall not exceed 120°F. 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e).
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	Repeat: Observed diaper change in the 2 year old room where the child's hands were not wiped with disposable wipe after soiled diaper was removed. Wipes should be used once diaper is removed and prior to placing on clean diaper. **Follow the correct diaper changing procedure as described in 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (d).
29	6	Hazardous products properly stored and locked: .2820	No	No	No	-Observed the closet door unlocked in the Toddler's room. Inside of the closet are cans of paint. -Observed the laundry/mopsink room door not latched. It was opened by just pulling on the knob. Chemicals are stored in the room. CRITICAL VIOLATION All hazardous items must be stored behind lock and key. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (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 cracks/tears in some of the crib mattresses. All sleeping mats, used during nap time, shall be waterproof, washable, and at least 2 inches thick. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (b).
33	3	Linen, bedding, wash cloths, bibs, burping cloths laundered, and in good repair: .2821, .2836	No	No	No	Observed linen on several cots with buildup (stains, rice, etc). Follow the rules below. Individual linen must be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (f). Linens for children older than 12 months shall be changed and laundered when soiled and at least weekly. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (f).
34	4	Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836	No	No	No	-Repeat: Observed dirty toys in each class (large and small). A toy deep cleaning is required throughout. -Observed the vinyl strip missing from the red play structure in pre-k. -Observed a broken bin containing toys & the door hanging off of the hinge on a play kitchen- 2's. -Observed toy and book shelves with heavy buildup and need to be cleaned. -Observed buildup on the shelf under the refrigerator and under the sink cabinet- 2's. Clean 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).
39	2	Equipment clean and in good repair; maintained as required: .2826	No	No	No	Repeat: Observed light not working in Toddler storage closets. Needs to be replaced. **Keep all light fixtures clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2826 (a).