| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
1
|
5
|
Handwashing when required: .2803, .2836 |
No |
No
|
No |
15A NCAC 18A .2803 (a) and (c), .2836 (15).Child care center employees and children shall wash their hands when required.
Observed child enter classroom/facility and go to sit at table without washing hands. Children shall wash hands upon arrival. |
|
20
|
0
|
No identified lead poisoning hazards in accordance with NCGS 130A-131.7(7): .2816 |
No |
No
|
No |
General Comment:
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.
EHS observed facility last submitted water samples on 7/18/2025 but there was an error with the samples. Facility did not send in new samples. Facility has gone through multiple changes of directors since the last inspection. The current director has recently gotten water testing login changed and was able to order a new test kit. Facility is awaiting test kit in the mail. |
|
22
|
3
|
Soap, approved hand drying devices, toilet tissue paper available: .2817, .2818, .2836 |
No |
No
|
No |
15A NCAC 18A .2818 (d). Liquid soap and disposable towels or other hand-drying devices shall be provided at every handwash lavatory area. Observed no paper towels in boys and girls bathrooms in 4s classroom. Needs soap and paper towels at all handsinks. |
|
23
|
0
|
Approved storage in toilet rooms, lavatories free of storage; hand wash signs posted: .2817, .2818, .2836 |
No |
No
|
No |
General Comment:
15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a). In child care centers lavatories shall not be used for storage.
Observed paint brushes stored in Infant room handsink. Lavatories shall not be used for storage. |
|
29
|
0
|
Hazardous products properly stored and locked: .2820 |
No |
No
|
No |
General Comment:
15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b). All hazardous items must be stored behind lock and key.
Observed aerosol bug spray in outside bags. Observed facility had aerosol air fresheners in plastic time release dispensers in classrooms. Facility stated last director placed air freshener dispensers in all classrooms. EHS advised staff and new director that the aerosol dispensers do not have lock and key or approved method of having aerosol sealed and are therefore not approved for use. Items were removed from classroom. |
|
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 |
General Comment:
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 cots missing labels in 4s classroom. Needs labels. |
|
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 .2824 (b). Floors and floor coverings in sleeping and play areas shall be kept clean and in good repair.
Observed cracks in floor tile in 3s classroom. Needs repair.
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 peeling and damaged ceiling tiles in the kitchen. Needs repair. |
|
48
|
3
|
Pest control; premises free of conditions that harbor or attract pests: .2831, .2832 |
No |
No
|
No |
15A NCAC 18A .2831 (b). (b) Pests shall be excluded from the child care center. Traps set for pests shall only be placed in areas that are inaccessible to children. Observed small flies in 4s bathroom areas and kitchen. Facility needs treatment to remove flies. |