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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

7/30/2021

Final Score @ Grade

General Comments

Hot water at areas accessible to children shall not exceed 120°F. 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e). Hot water used to warm bottles shall be maintained between 80°F and 110°F, unless the hot water is located in an approved bottle warming device. Hot water exceeding 120°F is considered to be a burn hazard. 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e) Tempt water in infant's handwashing sink at 123F and food prep sink at 125F. Informed PIC that the water temperature is too hot and is considered a burn hazards to the infants. I also stated that it automatically places the center in a provisional status and must be corrected. PIC had onsite maintenance to adjust the water temperature to meet compliance between 80F to 110F. Rechecked water temperature at infant's handwashing sink at 104F and food prep sink at 110F, recheck to verify temperature of water in infant's room at the end of the inspection. Water tempted at infant's handwashing sink at 95F and food prep sink at 95F. Water temperature is consistent with the other classrooms in the center. CDI Keep all mats, cots, and cribs clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (a). Observed cots in Toddlers' classroom torn. PIC removed torn cot and replaced with new cot during the inspection. CDI Individual linen must be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (f). Observed thin worn linen on cot in toddlers' classroom PIC removed worn linen and replaced with serviceable linen. CDI Keep toilets and urinals clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a). Observed tape on cracked/broken toilet tank cover. PIC stated that she has placed an order for a new tank cover and is waiting on its delivery. Connie Smith accompanied REHS during inspection. Emailed Amy Italiano

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. Provide a numerically scaled metal stem-type thermometer accurate to 2°F. 15A NCAC 18A .2807 (h) Provided step by step demonstration/explanations on calibrating thermometers. Also recommended type of user friendly NSF thermometer. Calibration handout was emailed by REHS during last inspection. *REPEAT*
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	Toilets shall be cleaned and disinfected at least daily and when visibly soiled. 15A NCAC 18A .2817 (b). Clean the dirt and urine stains around the base of the toilet in Toddler Two's classroom. CDI Childcare provider mopped and cleaned toilets during quiet hour.
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 toys and toy bins with visible grit and debris. May clean and sanitized hard plastic toys in a dishwasher, food preparation handwashing sink, or in the kitchen sink
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	Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825. Observed vinyl flooring throughout the center with buildup dirt from foot traffic. Observed dirt/sand and debris on floor under the cots in the Toddler Two's room. Dirt on floor in the Toddler Two's room was swept. Sweep, mop and clean floors when visibly dirty. CDI Childcare provider mopped floors during quiet hour.