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Name

KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER LLC

Address

9500 MONROE RD

City/State/ZIP

CHARLOTTE

28270

Premise Type

42 - Child Care

County

Mecklenburg

Inspection Date

7/14/2020

Final Score @ Grade

General Comments

No Points taken #12: Keep all non-food contact surfaces and equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (f) and .2809 (1) and (3). Observed dried food on the undersides of high chair trays in infant and toddler rooms. Take to kitchen at least 1 time a day for W/R/S. #26: Products registered with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as hospital grade germicides or disinfectants or as disinfectants for safe use in schools, child care centers, institutions or restaurants are also approved disinfectants, provided the manufacturer's Material Safety Data Sheets are kept on file at the child care center and the instructions for use are followed. Keep SDS sheets available #37: Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825. Observed splatters of food on ceiling in kitchen. Repair holes in walls where shelving or dispensers were changed out. will reinspect within 7 calendar days. Provisional status handout emailed.

Violations

CDI=Corrected During Inspection

R=Repeat Violation

VR=Verification Required

Violation Item	Demerits	Violation Description	CDI	R	VR	Comments
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	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 container of sugar in kitchen with soiled scoop and handle down in sugar. Keep a clean scoop with a handle and keep handle out of product. Observed water pitchers stored in splash zones of hand sinks.
13	3	Proper storage and handling of clean equipment, utensils and single-service articles: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814	No	No	No	Single-service articles must be kept clean and protected from contamination. 15A NCAC 18A .2809 (8), .2814 (a) and (b). Observed an open container of disposable cereal bowls. Store like you would drinking cups, opened at bottom so not handling lip. Protect food service equipment from contamination. 15A NCAC 18A .2814 (a) and (b). Observed clean bowls and silverware (multi-use) stored next to the hand sink fixture. Do not store items in splash zone of sink.
17	6	Hot water in excess of 120ºF not allowed in areas accessible to children	No	No	No	Hot water at areas accessible to children shall not exceed 120°F. 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e). Observed laundry room door not locked. Can wash water >120F. Critical Violation
22	3	Soap, approved hand drying devices, toilet tissue paper available: .2817, .2818, .2836	No	No	No	Disposable towels shall be provided at all hand washing sinks. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (d). Observed paper towels not available at all handsinks in 2 classrooms.
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	Diaper changing surface must be easily cleanable, non-absorbent, smooth, and intact. 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (b). Observed cracked diaper changing table in 2 yr old classroom.
29	6	Hazardous products properly stored and locked: .2820	No	No	No	All hazardous items must be stored behind lock and key. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b). Observed laundry room door not locked. Hazardous items inside. Critical Violation
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	All crib and play pens, used for sleeping, shall have an easily cleanable, waterproof, washable, firm, and tight fitting mattress that is at least 2 inches thick. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (b). Observed several crib mattresses with surfaces damaged. Repair or replace
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 vinyl climber in infant room with tears. Blocks in 1 classroom with frayed edges. Repair or replace. Clean build-up out of interior lip of washing machine. Broken drawer of dresser in infant room.