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Name

KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER

Address

6603 IDLEWILD RD

City/State/ZIP

CHARLOTTE

28212

Premise Type

42 - Child Care

County

Mecklenburg

Inspection Date

4/7/2017

Final Score @ Grade

General Comments

NO POINTS WERE TAKEN FOR THE FOLLOWING: #7 - Observed no thermometer present in the kitchen reach-in cooler. External thermometer read 25F but the food items inside were not frozen. Provide thermometer. #25 - Observed a caregiver state that disinfectant is left on diaper changing table for 2 minutes. Per the disinfectants label, a 3-5 minute contact time is required. Educate staff on the correct procedure. #29 - (CRITICAL) Observed an instant cold pack in a first aid kit being stored in an unlocked cabinet in the 3 and 4 year old room. #31 - Observed a damaged storage cabinet above the hand sink in the playroom. #32 - Observed mattress in infant room emergency crib with debris build-up in the seams. #33 - Observed one soiled sheet on a crib in the infant room. **Change/wash sheets at least daily and when visibly soiled. #37 - Observed caregiver vacuuming in the toddler room which is connected to the infant room (No children were present in toddler room). **Vacuum cleaners used with the children present shall have a HEPA filter rated at the level described in 15A NCAC 18A .2824 (c ). Observed a dead roach in the kitchen and in the unused classroom. Clean up all dead bugs from floors. NOTE: All children's soiled clothing must be placed out of reach of children. Katidra Simpkins was present. Inspection was led by Savannah Parker and supervised by Tasharra Kenion.

Violations

CDI=Corrected During Inspection

R=Repeat Violation

VR=Verification Required

Violation Item	Demerits	Violation Description	CDI	R	VR	Comments
12	4	Equipment, non-food contact surfaces clean; in good repair: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814	No	No	No	Observed build-up on the cabinet handles in the kitchen. Deep clean cabinets. Observed build-up on the exterior and interior of microwave in the kitchen. **Keep all non-food contact surfaces and equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (f) and .2809 (1) and (3).
21	4	Properly sized, located, accessible, and in good repair; sinks, toilets and potty chairs cleaned and disinfected; proper change of use procedure: .2817, .2818, .2836	No	No	No	Observed waste left in toilets in the playroom bathroom. Appears to be a plumbing issue with the toilets in the playroom. Observed a toilet with an out-of-order sign in the 3 and 4 year old room. Repair toilet. Toilets shall be cleaned and disinfected at least daily and when visibly soiled. 15A NCAC 18A .2817 (b). Keep toilets and urinals clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a).
30	3	Non-hazardous products properly stored: .2820	No	No	No	Observed bag stored on the floor in the 2 year old room with fragrance spray in it. Observed sanitizer, soapy water, disinfectant being stored less than 5 feet vertical distance from the floor in the toddler room. **Approved non-hazardous products must be stored 5 ft above the floor or behind lock and key. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b), (c ) and (d).
34	4	Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836	No	No	No	(REPEAT) Observed debris build-up in the cracks and crevices of toys throughout facility. Scrub and clean all interactive and drama play toys. 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). NOTE: just a reminder that all mouth toys are to be properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized.
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	(REPEAT) Observed build-up on the baseboards around hand sinks. Observed cleaning needed on the walls surrounding hand sink areas in multiple classrooms. Observed wall damage on the wall to the left of the sink where the back splash used to be in the 3 and 4 year old room. **Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825.
39	2	Equipment clean and in good repair; maintained as required: .2826	No	No	No	(REPEAT) Observed cleaning needed on ceiling vents in bathrooms. Observed dust build-up on air filters in several rooms and at entrance. Check and clean all HVAC units and vents. **Keep all ventilation related equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2826 (b).
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	Observed an active ant pile on the playground. Observed broken toys on the playground. Observed bagged play sand on the playground with black growth inside. Observed outdoor storage equipment in need of cleaning. Keep the premises clean and free of dilapidated structures and broken play equipment. 15A NCAC 18A .2832 (a). All play ground equipment must be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2832 (c ). **Outdoor storage areas shall be kept clean. 15A NCAC 18A .2832 (g).