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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

9/30/2019

Final Score @ Grade

General Comments

NO DEMERITS FOR THE FOLLOWING VIOLATIONS: #7. All thermometers in refrigerators shall be stored in the warmest part of the refrigerator and located to be easily readable. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (h) (1). Observed thermometer in infant dorm refrigeration unit stored at the back of unit. #12. 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 debris build up inside of bottle warmer in infant room. Per discussion with the teacher after she puts the children down for naptime she usually cleans the equipment. Keep all non-food contact surfaces and equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (f) and .2809 (1) and (3). Observed debris build up inside of microwave in kitchen. Clean. #27. All cleaning and disinfectant solutions shall be properly labeled (i.e. soapy water, disinfectant). 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (c ) and .2820 (c ). Observed unlabeled bottle of water in "Toddler A" classroom. #35. In areas where children are not toilet trained, small mouth contact toys shall be washed, rinsed, sanitized (submerged for 2 minutes), and allowed to air dry, after use and more frequently when visibly dirty. 15A NCAC 18A .2822 (a). Per discussion with teacher in infant room and Toddler A they are using disinfectant to clean toys. EHS advised facility to utilize 3 compartment sink to wash, rinse, sanitize. EHS left facility with a toy cleaning procedure handout. *NOTE: Director Kim Doster present during time of inspection. Inspection report was signed by and emailed to her at: kdoster@klcorp.com

Violations

CDI=Corrected During Inspection

R=Repeat Violation

VR=Verification Required

Violation Item	Demerits	Violation Description	CDI	R	VR	Comments
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	Keep all mats, cots, and cribs clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (a). Observed mattresses in infant room with slits, tears, and fraying. Replace.
33	3	Linen, bedding, wash cloths, bibs, burping cloths laundered, and in good repair: .2821, .2836	No	No	No	Individual linen must be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (f). Observed staining on linen in infant room and in 2's classroom. Clean.
34	4	Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836	No	No	No	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). Observed debris build up under table in "Toddler A" classroom. Clean. Observed baby dolls with debris build up in 3-4's classroom. Observed soft blush pillows in infant room with debris build up. Clean. EHS advises center to increase cleaning frequency of toys throughout all classrooms.
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	Keep the premises clean and free of dilapidated structures and broken play equipment. 15A NCAC 18A .2832 (a). Observed two car seats stored in dumpster area and another piece of equipment.