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Name

KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER

Address

1700 PROVIDENCE RD

City/State/ZIP

CHARLOTTE

28207

Premise Type

42 - Child Care

County

Mecklenburg

Inspection Date

10/23/2018

Final Score @ Grade

General Comments

NO POINTS WERE TAKEN FOR THE FOLLOWING: #5- Observed one carton of milk in kitchen brought from home with child's name on it but no date. Observed a set of bottles labeled 10/22 in infant 1 and another set of bottles labeled 10/22 in infant 2 bottles had been brought in this morning. If parents date bottles incorrectly, ensure employees correct dates. **Label all baby bottles, sippy-cups, and bottled beverages sent from home with the child's name and date it was brought into the facility. 15A NCAC 18A .2804 (d) #12 - Observed cleaning on interior and exterior of cabinets in infant 1. **Keep all non-food contact surfaces and equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (f) and .2809 (1) and (3). #27 - Observed re-caulking needed around diaper changing table in infant 1. Observed spray bottle of water without label in 3's classroom. **Diaper changing surface must be easily cleanable, non-absorbent, smooth, and intact. 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (b). **All cleaning and disinfectant solutions shall be properly labeled (i.e. soapy water, disinfectant). 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (c ) and .2820 (c ). #31 - Observed organization needed in infant 2 storage closet and in hallway storage closet to promote easy access for routine cleaning. **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). #34 - Observed improvement on toy cleaning. Observed stained rocking chairs in infant 1 and infant 2. Observed cleaning needed in the tracks of sliding doors cabinet in step up classroom. **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). #49 - Observed flower pot out front with standing water and toy on toddler playground with standing water. Ensure standing water is dumped. **Keep the property free of standing water. 15A NCAC 18A .2831 (b).

Violations

CDI=Corrected During Inspection

R=Repeat Violation

VR=Verification Required

Violation Item	Demerits	Violation Description	CDI	R	VR	Comments
17	6	Hot water in excess of 120ºF not allowed in areas accessible to children	No	No	No	REPEAT CRITICAL VIOLATION Observed bottle warmers with water at 125F and 120F in infant 1. Ensure bottle warmer temperatures are taken and that they do not exceed 120F in classrooms. **Hot water at areas accessible to children shall not exceed 120°F. 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e).
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 cleaning needed in the cracks and crevices of hand sink faucets throughout classrooms. Observed cleaning needed around hand sink drain on left side of toddlers classroom. Observed cleaning needed on toilet seat in girls restroom. Ensure soiled toilets are cleaned before children can use them again. Observed hand sink base with wood exposed in step up classroom. Observed re-caulking needed behind hand sink of 4's classroom. Keep hand washing sinks clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a). Sinks shall be cleaned and disinfected at least daily, when visibly soiled, and when the designated use of the hand washing sink has been changed. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (c). **Keep toilets and urinals clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a).
23	2	Approved storage in toilet rooms, lavatories free of storage; hand wash signs posted: .2817, .2818, .2836	No	No	No	REPEAT Observed paper towels and tissues being stored under the hand sink in infant 2 and in toddler 2. Observed cups being stored in diaper changing hand washing sink in step up classroom. **Hand washing sinks must be free of storage. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a).
25	6	Diapering surfaces cleaned and disinfected after each use: .2817, .2818, .2819, .2820, .2836	No	No	No	REPEAT CRITICAL VIOLATION Observed caregiver cleaning diaper changing table after diaper change by spraying soapy water, wiping soapy water off, and then spraying disinfectant and immediately wiping it off with paper towel. When asked how long caregiver would leave disinfectant had they not wiped it off, they stated two minutes. Per manufacturers instructions on disinfectant product, disinfectant shall be sprayed and left to sit wet for three minutes. **To clean and disinfect diapering surface: 1) Spray soapy water onto surface 2) Wipe off soapy water 3) Spray disinfectant onto surface until surface is glistening wet 4) Let disinfectant sit for at least 2 minutes or until air dry or as otherwise specified by product. 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (d).
29	6	Hazardous products properly stored and locked: .2820	No	No	No	REPEAT CRITICAL VIOLATION Observed cabinet with aerosol cans and cleaners unlocked in 4's classroom. Observed aerosol can of shaving cream in unlocked storage closet of 4's classroom. Observed aerosol cans of cooking spray being stored out in kitchen. EHS (Environmental Health Specialist) reminded kitchen staff and director that all hazardous items must be locked behind separate lock and key within kitchen. EHS suggested obtaining a lock box. **All hazardous items must be stored behind lock and key. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (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 paint peeling on walls and baseboards in several classrooms throughout. Observed peeling paint behind diaper changing tables in step up classroom and two's classroom. Observed tape residue on walls in several classrooms collecting debris. Observed cleaning needed along baseboards throughout classrooms. Observed walls under paper towels and soap dispensers with build-up in need of cleaning or touch-up paint. Observed floor tiles with cracks in girls restroom. Observed cleaning needed on floor in the storage closet of hallway. **Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825.