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Name

KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER

Address

5750 FARM POND LN

City/State/ZIP

CHARLOTTE

28212

Premise Type

42 - Child Care

County

Mecklenburg

Inspection Date

1/9/2020

Final Score @ Grade

General Comments

NO DEMERITS FOR THE FOLLOWING VIOLATIONS: #5. 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). Observed boxes of food stored on the floor in kitchen. Kitchen employee stated that the center had received a delivery the day prior to inspection. #10. Highchair feeding trays, shall be washed, rinsed, and sanitized after each use. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (e). Per discussion with infant teacher high chair feeding trays in infant room are sprayed with soapy water and sanitizer after each use and aren't sent to kitchen for cleaning. EHS educated teacher on rule 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (e). #25. CRITICAL VIOLATION. The diaper changing surface shall be properly disinfected between each child. 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (c ). Ecolab bottle of disinfectant is used to disinfectant diapering surface in infant room. The contact time on the bottle says 10 minutes. Per discussion with infant room teacher the disinfectant is left on surface for 3 minutes before being wiped. EHS recommends that facility use bleach and water measuring at a concentration between 500-800ppm to disinfectant the diapering surface. *NOTE: Inspection report emailed to; 300501@kindercare.com

Violations

CDI=Corrected During Inspection

R=Repeat Violation

VR=Verification Required

Violation Item	Demerits	Violation Description	CDI	R	VR	Comments
26	2	Approved cleaning solution and approved disinfectant provided; test kit available when required: .2817, .2818, .2819, .2820, .2836	No	No	No	Prepare disinfectant between 500-800 ppm chlorine daily. 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (c ) and .2801 (7). Observed bleach and water mix throughout center at 250 ppm.
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	Follow the correct diaper changing procedure as described in 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (d). Observed teacher in infant room miss the following step of the diaper changing procedure as outlined in 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (d)(5), "wiping hands with disposable towelette or moistened paper towel" after the soiled diaper and gloves, if used, are removed. All cleaning and disinfectant solutions shall be properly labeled (i.e. soapy water, disinfectant). 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (c ) and .2820 (c ). Observed purple spray bottle in toddler 1 room not labeled.
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 child sized furniture throughout center with sticky/residue build up. Clean. Observed toys throughout center in need of more detailed cleaning (baby dolls throughout).
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	Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825. Observed door frames, window seals, and doors paint chipping throughout center. Lead check swab yielded negative result. EHS recommends center to touch up paint on all chipping surfaces throughout center. Observed ceiling stain in after school room near restroom door.
39	2	Equipment clean and in good repair; maintained as required: .2826	No	No	No	Keep all ventilation related equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2826 (b). Observed dust build up on ceiling vents throughout center.