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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

2/12/2021

Final Score @ Grade

General Comments

No Points Deducted: 20. CRITICAL: REMINDER from 7/20/20 inspection: Facility has not had water tested for lead yet. Deadline is April 1, 2021 (time was extended). Ensure it is done by then. 25. CRITICAL: Observed facility using a commercial disinfectant spray after a diaper change and leaving it on the surface for 3 minutes. Per the disinfectant's instructions, the contact time is 10 minutes wet. Ms. Connie has been informed to use another disinfectant with a shorter contact time at the diaper changing areas or bleach and water mixture (500ppm-800ppm) which has a 2 minute contact time. *Sanitizer/Disinfectant makeup handout emailed to Ms. Connie. The diaper changing surface shall be properly disinfected between each child. 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (c ). 31. Observed coats and book bags stored touching. Some were stored on the same double hook (side by side). Suggestions: Use every other hook, Provide bags to place the children's items in, or whatever other way that will keep the children's items from touching. Coat hooks must be 12 inches apart. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (e). 44: Observed a mattress behind the dumpster. Ensure it is taken away by the dumpster company on as soon as possible to prevent possible harborage. Solid wastes shall be disposed of in a manner that prevents insect breeding and public nuisances. 15A NCAC 18A .2830 (d). Report and handouts emailed to: consmith@kindercare.com

Violations

CDI=Corrected During Inspection

R=Repeat Violation

VR=Verification Required

Violation Item	Demerits	Violation Description	CDI	R	VR	Comments
7	2	Thermometers provided, accurate: .2804, .2807, .2808, .2836	No	No	No	-Observed the kitchen thermometer not calibrated. Informed Ms. Robin and Ms. Connie on how to calibrate it. Calibration handout emailed. Provide a numerically scaled metal stem-type thermometer accurate to 2°F. 15A NCAC 18A .2807 (h) -Observed thermometer in the rear of the refrigerator in the infant room. Informed the caregiver and it was moved to the front of the refrigerator. *All thermometers in refrigerators shall be stored in the warmest part of the refrigerator and located to be easily readable. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (h) (1).
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	Observed an employee in the toddler class keep the same gloves on when she placed on the clean diaper. Follow the steps provided. The violation and correction was discussed with the employee. Follow the correct diaper changing procedure as described in 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (d).
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	-Repeat: Observed holes in the corners of two crib mattresses. Replace. -Observed dirt buildup on the sleeping cots in the 2's class. Clean until replaced. Keep all mats, cots, and cribs clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (a).
34	4	Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836	No	No	No	-Repeat: Observed buildup on and in toys and in the toy bins. Scrub the dirt off while in the soapy water. Do not just submerge. -Observed some toys in disrepair in a few classes. Removed. -Observed sticky residue on toy shelves. Clean. -Observed a toy shelf with raw wood exposed. -Observed buildup under the high chair trays in the toddler room. *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).
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	-Observed chipping paint on walls in different classes. -Observed the laminate lifting in the infant room by the cribs. -Observed stained ceiling tiles in the 2's room. -Observed the ceiling in disrepair in the kitchen (back corner). -Observed a gap between the baseboard tiles and the floor in the 2's restroom. -Observed buildup and cob webs on the floor of the storage room. Clean. *Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825.