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NameLA PETITE ACADEMY
Address9221 S TRYON ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28273
Premise Type42 - Child Care
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 1/19/2023
Final Score @ Grade
36
General Comments#12. Keep all non-food contact surfaces and equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (f) and .2809 (1) and (3). Wipe/clean base of refrigeration /freezer unit in kitchen. Wipe/clean base corner of drawer where oven mittens are stored. #22. Liquid soap shall be provided at all hand washing sinks. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (d). Repair or replace broken soap dispenser in classroom in far back right corner of center. #31. Clean and organize storage closet/spaces. #34. 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). Wipe/clean underside edge of chairs and table in toddler room. Replace blue mats worn/damaged on corners used in cozy/reading center. Replace worn chair in classroom in far back right corner of center. Discard and replace books damaged on the spine. Wipe/clean book shelving in far back classroom that is not being used. #39. Keep all light fixtures clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2826 (a). Repair light fixture in back storage closet on far back right corner. Light bulbs must be shatterproof or shielded. 15A NCAC 18A .2826 (a). Replace cracked/damaged light shield in back classroom. #48. All openings to the outer air shall be protected against the entrance of flying insects. 15A NCAC 18A .2831 ( c ). Replace damaged window screens. Observed windows open throughout center and the window screens were loose, had gaps around screen or missing.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
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 Label all baby bottles, sippy-cups, and bottled beverages sent from home with the child's name and date it was brought into the facility. 15A NCAC 18A .2804 (d) Observed several baby bottles missing date stored in infant room refrigeration unit. Label items with child's name and date. 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 bagged cereal not properly stored in closet area within kitchen. Store opened bags of cereal and food products in sealable containers. Do not attempt to tape top of bags.
11 2 Approved sanitizer provided;test kit available: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814 No No No Provide sanitizer test kit. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (g). Provide chlorine sanitizer test strips. Chlorine sanitizer test strips could not be found.
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 Keep handwashing sinks clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a). Replace damaged (pitted, corroded/damaged faucet fixture on handwashing sink in classroom in far back right corner of daycare and in teacher bathroom. Replace damaged toilet seat in teacher bathroom. Laminate/covering on toilet seat is worn away. Keep toilets and urinals clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a). Address all clogged toilets in child care center except the (1) toilet between toddler and infant room.
23 2 Approved storage in toilet rooms, lavatories free of storage; hand wash signs posted: .2817, .2818, .2836 No No No Limit storage in restrooms to toileting and diapering items only. 15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a). Observed storage in bathroom between infant and toddler room. Remove storage from bathroom.
26 2 Approved cleaning solution and approved disinfectant provided; test kit available when required: .2817, .2818, .2819, .2820, .2836 No No No Provide test strips for the chlorine disinfectant. 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (c ) Provide high chlorine disinfectant test strips.
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 hazardous products stored under washing sink in infant room lower cabinet and in toddler room and the locking mechanism was broken on cabinet doors. Repair locking mechanism on cabinet doors in classroom areas.
30 3 Non-hazardous products properly stored: .2820 No No No 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). 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). Observed teacher purse/bag and hand sanitizer not properly stored in several classrooms. Store items five feet vertical distance out of reach of children or locked away.
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. Touch-up paint/repaint walls, door framing and half walls throughout where needed. Repair any roof leaks then replace water stained ceiling tiles. Repair ceiling in kitchen pantry closet. Repair lower section of wall behind toilets and remove tape hold rubber cove base molding and proper repair. THOROUGHLY CLEAN AND DISINFECT ALL FLOORING THROUGHOUT CHILD CARE CENTER AND KITCHEN DUE TO WASTE WATER FLOWING FROM TOILETS AND FLOOR DRAINS IN KITCHEN AND LAUNDRY AREA.
43 6 Approved sewage disposal: .1900: .2829 No No No Keep the septic system in good repair and functioning properly. 15A NCAC 18A .2829. Observed (8) toilets when flushed overflowing back onto the floor, waste water coming from floor drain in laundry room and kitchen area. HAVE PLUMBING ISSUE ADDRESSED AND REPAIRED IMMEDIATELY. License consultant contacted and informed center will need to close and will need to contact me before reopening.
44 2 Solid waste properly handled; containers and cleaning equipment kept clean; can cleaning facilities adequate: .2830, .2836 No No No Solid wastes shall be disposed of in a manner that prevents insect breeding and public nuisances. 15A NCAC 18A .2830 (d). Clean grounds within and around dumpster corral. Keep dumpster door and lid closed when not being used.