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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

1/19/2017

Final Score @ Grade

General Comments

General Comment/ No Points Deducted! #5.Observed cereal and banana stored near hand washing sink in infant room. Do not store or place food products near hand washing sinks. Observed sliced oranges in kitchen area and after questioning kitchen staff about cleaning and slicing procedure was informed that she did not wash and rinse oranges; she just sliced oranges out of the box. Informed kitchen staff and director to rinse oranges(fruits and vegetables) before slicing. Raw fruits and raw vegetables shall be washed with potable water before being cooked or served. 15A NCAC 18A .2804 (g).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). #33. Replace linen wearing and worn thin. Observed small hole on linen in one room and linen wearing thin near strap that wrap around leg of cots. Observed teacher have clean linen stored in crib with clean sheet on mattress in infant room. Do not store or place clean linen to be fold in crib even if clean linen is on mattress. Has the crib itself (railings) been clean, disinfected/sanitized?***Linen shall be stored in or on clean area and in a manner to prevent contamination. #39. Clean front covers on wall mounted heating and cooling units in rooms. Clean debris from under top section of heating and cooling units.***Keep all ventilation related equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2826 (b). #49. Clean toys/fixture on playground area. Monitor and replaced weathered toys/fixture. Repair, replace or remove damaged plastic basket hoop located in back playground area.***Keep the premises clean and free of dilapidated structures and broken play equipment. 15A NCAC 18A .2832 (a). Clean drains in playground area on left hand side of daycare to help prevent any flooding of playground when it rain. Ms. Kim present at time of inspection.

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 employee place items in child's cubbie and then go to refrigeration unit and remove item from unit. Wash hands when required. 15A NCAC 18A .2803 (a) Observed teacher wash child's hand at diaper changing sink in infant room and infant room has a general purpose/ food prep hand washing sink. Wash child's hand at general all purpose/food prep hand washing sink in infant rooms. Other rooms that have only one hand washing sink with diaper changing table, clean and disinfect diaper changing table and hand washing sink after use!
12	4	Equipment, non-food contact surfaces clean; in good repair: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814	No	No	No	Thoroughly clean bottle warmer in infant room. Replace bottle warmer that is stained! Replace rough surface high chair trays. Observed top surface of high chair trays pitted/ damaged plastic surface. Defrost and clean ice from base of up-right freezer unit. Thoroughly remove tape from exterior of sippy cups. Replace damaged culinar/strainer. #10. Observed some slight metal shaving on cracks and crevices of table top mounted can opener. Thoroughly clean can opener---->can opener cleaned at time of inspection. Bottle warming equipment shall be cleaned and sanitized at least daily and when visibly soiled. 15A NCAC 18A .2810 (f) (1) and .2804 (d). 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).
13	3	Proper storage and handling of clean equipment, utensils and single-service articles: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814	No	No	No	Observed clean sippy cups in infant room stored beside hand washing sink underneath soap and paper towel dispenser. Store clean utensils/equipment in or on clean area and in a manner to prevent contamination. Do not store or place clean utensil/equipment near hand washing sink; under and below paper and soap dispenser. Protect food service equipment from contamination. 15A NCAC 18A .2814 (a) and (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	Thoroughly clean sleeping cots and replace damaged sleeping. Observed old tape adhesive on sleeping cots and corner of cots just soiled. Monitor crib mattresses. Observed corners of crib mattresses starting to crack due to sheet pulling tight on corners. Monitor and replace crib mattresses if needed. Keep all mats, cots, and cribs clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (a).
34	4	Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836	No	No	No	Thoroughly clean cracks and crevices on larger toy fixtures in infant room. Properly repair toys and remove tape or replace damaged toys(infant room). Thoroughly clean covering on pillows and soft fixture in toddler room or replace. Repair or replace damaged shelving where cots are stored in toddler(press wood/particle wood is exposed). Repair or replace front of hand washing sink counter in 4's/5s room where laminate is damaged exposing particle/press wood. WIpe/clean lower toy shelving throughout in rooms. Replace damaged toy bin in 2's room(music center). Repair or replace damaged blue vinyl chair in 2's room. Replace damaged small vinyl toys in 2's rooms. Replace damaged soft crawling floor mat in toddler room. Remove tape from handle on play fixture in 2's room. Clean/dust top of dress up clothes storage area in 2's/3's room. Repair damaged shelving divider in 2's/3's room or remove shelving divider. 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	Thoroughly clean along edge and corner of flooring throughout in infant, toddler room and any where else needed. Thoroughly clean base boards in infant and toddler Touch-up paint/repaint base boards throughout in rooms. Regrout around base of metal door framing to bathrooms. Wipe/clean edge of bathroom door. Clean lower section of door framing. Repaint wall in toddler room where cot storage is located. Repaint wood on half door separating infant and toddler room. Replace water stained ceiling tile in classroom. Repair any roof leaks if needed. Clean wall under soap, paper towel dispenser and area behind hand washing sinks in rooms. Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825.