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Name

KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTERS, LLC

Address

3322 PARK RD

City/State/ZIP

CHARLOTTE

28209

Premise Type

42 - Child Care

County

Mecklenburg

Inspection Date

12/3/2015

Final Score @ Grade

General Comments

4. Observed mashed potatoes sitting on the kitchen counter at 108-118F. Food was reheated in the microwave. Per Ms. Siobhan, the temp reached 195F. (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) 39. Observed the AC unit filter very dusty in the 4/5 year old room. Keep all ventilation related equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2826 (b). 48. Observed a roach in the School Age room. Keep the facility free of rodents, insects and vermin. 15A NCAC 18A .2831 (b). 49. Observed children playing on dirty wet play structure on the playground. Suggestion: Allow an employee to go out to sweep/clean off the playground equipment before children play. All play ground equipment must be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2832 (c ). MRS. KIM PRESENT. kdoster@klcorp.com REPORT AND HANDSINK USAGE HANDOUT EMAILED.

Violations

CDI=Corrected During Inspection

R=Repeat Violation

VR=Verification Required

Violation Item	Demerits	Violation Description	CDI	R	VR	Comments
2	5	Proper handwashing procedure: .2803, .2836	No	No	No	Observed several children turn the water off with their bare hands after washing them. Informed the employees to supervise the children. Handwashing procedure shall include: (1) using liquid soap and tempered water; (2) rubbing hands vigorously with soap and tempered water for 15 seconds; (3) washing all surfaces of the hands, to include the backs of hands, palms, wrists, under fingernails and between fingers; (4) rinsing well for 10 seconds; (5) drying hands with a paper towel or other hand-drying device; and (6) turning off faucet with a paper towel or other method without recontaminating hands. 15A NCAC 18A .2803 (c).
5	5	Food properly stored, thawed, prepared, cooked, cooled, handled, served, transported, packaged and identified; only supervised children in kitchen; water from a handwash lavatory not consumed or used for bottle warming:. 2804, .2806, .2808, .2836	No	No	No	-Observed food in classes stored unsealed- Toddler and Infant. Store all foods in approved re-sealable bags or containers once opened. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (a) -Observed beverages and quarts of milk brought in from home either unlabeled or labeled incorrectly. 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)
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 bottles dumped in the sink in the Infant room. Ensure the sink is cleaned afterwards. -Observed an employee go to wash the child's hands in the diaper changing sink before feeding him.- Infant room -Observed an employee wash a child's hands in the sink labeled food prep handsink after changing his diaper. Per one of the employees, it is too difficult to hold the children up to the sink at the diaper changing area. Suggestion: Provide steps for the children to walk up to reach the sink.- 2 year old room *Ensure the correct sink is used before and/or after the proper tasks. Sinks shall be cleaned and disinfected at least daily, when visibly soiled, and when the designated use of the handwashing sink has been changed. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (c).
30	3	Non-hazardous products properly stored: .2820	No	No	No	Observed a bin full of non-prescription diaper creams stored below 5 feet and unlocked in the Toddler room. 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 soiled large toys in the Toddler room. -Observed residue and debris on the underside of the highchair trays. One of the highchair trays is peeling- Replace. -Repeat Non-Compliance: Observed the yellow and blue vinyl wedges worn. Interior cushion exposed. Repair or replace. 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 the paint on the cubbie baseboards and other baseboards in several classes chipping. (Lead check swab did not change colors). Repaint. -Observed the paint on the wall in the Toddler room peeling. -Observed stained ceiling tiles in the 4/5 and School Age room. Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825.