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NameKINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER
Address5750 FARM POND LN
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28212
Premise Type42 - Child Care
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 6/17/2025
Final Score @ Grade
19
General CommentsDirector was present during time of inspection. EHS will complete re-inspection within 7 calendar days to ensure critical violation has been addressed. Report emailed to: Porscha.Caldwell@kindercare.com Lashawnda.Berry@dhhs.nc.gov

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
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 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (g) Food shall be stored above the floor and in a manner to protect it from dust, pests, drip, splash, and other contamination. Observed boxes of milk and food stored on the floor in kitchen.
7 2 Thermometers provided, accurate: .2804, .2807, .2808, .2836 No No No 15A NCAC 18A .2807 (h) Metal stem-type, thin probe, numerically scaled indicating product thermometers, accurate to ± 3 degrees Fahrenheit shall be used to ensure the maintenance of the internal cooking temperatures of all potentially hazardous foods required under this Rule. Observed no thermometer within facility to test water temperatures/food temperatures.
20 6 No identified lead poisoning hazards in accordance with NCGS 130A-131.7(7): .2816 No No No 15A NCAC 18A .2816 (b) (1) Child care operators, as defined under G.S. 110-86(7), shall test, once every three years, all water outlets used for drinking or food preparation. Samples shall also be collected and tested within 30 calendar days of completion of any renovations or repairs that may impact the facility's drinking water infrastructure, such as repair or replacement of all or part of drinking water service lines or faucets, at impacted outlets. The operator shall provide documentation of testing results for review by the Department during each unannounced routine sanitation inspection. Facility has not completed required lead water sampling. EHS advises to get in contact with Clean Water for US Kids. (1-888-997-9290) CRITICAL VIOLATION.
23 0 Approved storage in toilet rooms, lavatories free of storage; hand wash signs posted: .2817, .2818, .2836 No No No 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (e) Handwash signs shall be posted at every handwash lavatory area. The signs shall instruct children and child care center employees to wash their hands in accordance with Rule .2803. Observed hand washing sign missing at front hand sink near school age classroom. -General comment.
32 0 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 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (c). Beds, cots, and mats shall be assigned and labeled for use by an individual child and equipped with individual linens. Observed school age children laying directly on floor. EHS advises center to adhere to notated rule. -General comment.
34 0 Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836 No No No 15A NCAC 18A .2822 (a) Toys, equipment, furniture, and any other items accessible to the children shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed books torn within center. Replace as needed. -General comment.
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 15A NCAC 18A .2825 (b).Walls and ceilings in rooms in which food is stored, handled, or prepared, utensil-washing rooms, and toilet rooms shall be nonabsorbent. Acoustic and other absorbent ceiling material may be used where ventilation in the room precludes the possibility of grease and moisture absorption by the acoustic or other material. Observed ceiling vents not working in restroom with absorbent ceiling tiles. 15A NCAC 18A .2825 (a) In child care centers, the walls and ceilings, including doors and windows, of all rooms and areas, shall be kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. All walls and ceilings shall be free of peeling, flaking, chalking, or otherwise deteriorating paint. Observed touch up paint needed to window seals throughout center.
44 2 Solid waste properly handled; containers and cleaning equipment kept clean; can cleaning facilities adequate: .2830, .2836 No No No 15A NCAC 18A .2830 (c) Dumpsters and other containerized systems shall be kept clean and covered. Observed dumpster sliding doors opened. Observed dilapidated furniture and debris surrounding dumpster.