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Name

LA PETITE ACADEMY

Address

9221 S TRYON ST

City/State/ZIP

CHARLOTTE

28273

Premise Type

42 - Child Care

County

Mecklenburg

Inspection Date

12/27/2017

Final Score @ Grade

General Comments

No Points Deducted: 2. Observed children turn the water off with their bare hands after washing them. Follow the rule below. Handwashing procedure shall include: (1) using liquid soap and tempered water; (2) rubbing hands vigorously with soap and tempered water for 15 seconds; (3) washing all surfaces of the hands, to include the backs of hands, palms, wrists, under fingernails and between fingers; (4) rinsing well for 10 seconds; (5) drying hands with a paper towel or other hand-drying device; and (6) turning off faucet with a paper towel or other method without recontaminating hands. 15A NCAC 18A .2803 (c). 27. Observed an employee not wipe her nor the child's hands after discarding the soiled items. Follow the correct diaper changing procedure as described in 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (d). 29. -Observed an aerosol can of foam paint stored amongst the other toys in the School age 1 room. CRITICAL VIOLATION. -EDUCATIONAL MOMENT: Observed cabinet with bleach, aerosol cleaners, etc unlocked in the kitchen. All chemicals now must be locked in their own space. Just keeping the kitchen door locked will not meet compliance. Provide a lock for that cabinet. All hazardous items must be stored behind lock and key. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b). Report emailed to sjones6@lapetite.com & 7469@lapetite.com

Violations

CDI=Corrected During Inspection

R=Repeat Violation

VR=Verification Required

Violation Item	Demerits	Violation Description	CDI	R	VR	Comments
30	3	Non-hazardous products properly stored: .2820	No	No	No	-Observed purses stored below 5 feet and not locked. Infant room and middle room sitting on the tables with the teachers sitting around. Purses were put away. Purses, that do not contain hazardous items, must be stored 5 ft above the floor, behind lock and key, or behind a child safety lock. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (f). -Observed a soapy water bottle sitting on the table in the Pre-K class. 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).
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 the corners of some of the mattresses in the infant room in disrepair- internal cushion exposed. -Observed the cozy corner mat with worn corners- internal cushion exposed- School age 1. 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 toys in need of cleaning dolls, : Pre-Kclassroom, Toddler -Observed the large stove with a crack in it- after school room. Replace. -Observed some of the toy shelves with the surface worn/bubbling- raw wood exposed. Replace. -Observed the bottom of the shelf in disrepair by the water fountain. -Observed the brown vinyl chair worn- 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	-Repeat: Observed water damaged/stained ceiling tiles in classes and restrooms. -Observed paint peeling on the window sill- After school room. Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825. -Repeat: Observed absorbent ceiling tiles in the restrooms. No operating vent fan observed. Repair the vent fans or provide non-absorbent ceiling tiles. Ceilings in rooms in which food is stored, handled or prepared, utensil-washing rooms, and toilet rooms shall be non-absorbent.
39	2	Equipment clean and in good repair; maintained as required: .2826	No	No	No	Observed the light in the boy's school age 1 class not working. Children were using the restroom with the door partially open for light. Keep all light fixtures clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2826 (a). Lighting shall be capable of illumination to at least 10 foot-candles of light, 30 inches above the floor in areas describe in 15A NCAC 18A .2826 (a).
44	2	Solid waste properly handled; containers and cleaning equipment kept clean; can cleaning facilities adequate: .2830, .2836	No	No	No	Observed both of the dumpster doors open. Keep dumpster lids and doors closed to prevent insect and vermin nuisances. 15A NCAC 18A .2830 (d).
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 some of the pins lifting in the black playground boarder. All play ground equipment must be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2832 (c ).