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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

11/8/2018

Final Score @ Grade

General Comments

NO POINTS WERE TAKEN FOR THE FOLLOWING: #4 - CRITICAL VIOLATION Observed infant refrigerator thermometer reading 55F. EHS thermometer read 55F and 59F in bottom. Bottles felt warm. Bottles were being stored altogether on one shelf. Director stated that milk may have been warmed and then placed back into refrigerator. EHS suggested warming bottles and then using them immediately, not placing them back in refrigerators. Dorm sized refrigerators are not designed to cool foods down. EHS suggested placing bottles in kitchen refrigerator in morning to cool and then placing them back into dorm refrigerator for cold holding storage. Bottles were relocated to kitchen refrigerator. EHS thermometer was left in empty refrigerator and later checked to read 41F. EHS also suggested spacing bottles out in refrigerator to allow cold air to circulate. **All potentially hazardous food products shall be maintained at 45°F, or below, or 140°F or above. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (f) #12 - Observed cleaning needed in infant refrigerator interior and on gaskets. **Keep all food service equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (f) #23 - Observed diapers being stored under hand sink in 2's classroom. **Hand washing sinks must be free of storage. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a). #28 - CRITICAL VIOLATION Observed instant cold packs and eye drops being stored in first-aid bags on high shelves throughout classrooms. Ensure these items are stored behind lock and key. **All medications must be stored behind lock and key. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (d). #39 - Observed dusty ceiling vents in early preschool restrooms. **Keep all ventilation related equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2826 (b). NOTE: Observed caregiver in infant room gather supplies and change diaper without first washing hands. Follow all steps of diaper changing procedure.

Violations

CDI=Corrected During Inspection

R=Repeat Violation

VR=Verification Required

Violation Item	Demerits	Violation Description	CDI	R	VR	Comments
16	4	Hot water supplied and maintained as required in all other areas: .2815, .2836	No	No	No	Observed hot water reach 115F in staff restroom. EHS suggested placing tempering device on hand sink or turning down hot water. **Hot water shall be maintained between 80°F and 110°F at handwashing sinks accessible to children. 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e).
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 re-caulking needed on hand sink in toddlers classroom, early preschool, and pre-k. Observed cleaning needed on the base of faucet of toddler diaper changing hand sink. Observed toilet seat loose in toddler classroom and in early pre-school boys restroom. Observed cleaning needed in hand sinks of early preschool. Keep toilets and urinals clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a). Keep hand washing sinks clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a).
29	6	Hazardous products properly stored and locked: .2820	No	No	No	CRITICAL VIOLATION Repeat Observed aerosol containers and chemicals being stored in unlocked cabinet of kitchen. Hazardous items are to be stored behind lock and key even if kitchen doors are locked per the state. EHS (Environmental Health Specialist) suggested storing hazardous items in bin on bottom shelf of locked pantry. **All hazardous items must be stored behind lock and key. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b).
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 cots fraying in preschool and early pre-school. Observed rips on cozy corner mats in pre-k and school age 2. **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 cleaning needed on rocking chair in infant room, in cracks and crevices of mini couches throughout classrooms, on the underside of tables in toddlers and 2's, on cozy corner pillows in toddlers, preschool, and school age 2, under couch cushion in school age-1, and on area rugs of preschool. Observed damaged shelving above diaper changing area in infant room, damaged sink counters in several classrooms. Observed damaged wood and cleaning needed under hand sink in toddler classroom and 2's. Observed wooden shelving with tape residue collecting debris throughout. Observed blocks fraying and with holes in pre-k. **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 stained ceiling tiles in infant room, toddler classroom, lobby, school age-1, and preschool closet. Observed peeling paint on edges of doors, door frames, and in several spots on window sills. Observed rust spots on wall under paper towel dispenser in infant classroom and tape residue collecting debris on walls throughout. Observed cleaning needed on floor in laundry room. Observed holes in wall of boys early preschool restroom where attachments used to be. Observed FRP board separating from wall in boys early preschool restroom. Observed ceiling tile out of place in girls early preschool restroom. 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. Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825.