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Name

LA PETITE ACADEMY

Address

917 E W T HARRIS BV

City/State/ZIP

CHARLOTTE

28213

Premise Type

42 - Child Care

County

Mecklenburg

Inspection Date

8/7/2014

Final Score @ Grade

General Comments

#9 Observed can opener in kitchen to have soiled debris on blade. **All food service equipment shall be easily cleanable. 15A NCAC 18A .2809 (1)#7 Observed thermometer in kitchen fridge reading -20. **Provide an accurate thermometer in all refrigerators. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (h)#16 Observed hot water reach 117 then drop back down to 101 in young explorers room. **Hot water shall be maintained between 80°F and 110°F at handwashing sinks accessible to children. 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e).#31 Observed box of paper towels, toilet paper and utensils stored on floor throughout facility. **Adequate space shall be provided for the storage of equipment, furniture, toys, clothes, linens, backpacks, book bags, diaper bags, beds, cots, mats, and supplies and shall be kept clean. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (a).#33 Observed linen slightly, but not fully ripped on mats in infant room and on cots in facility. **Individual linen must be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (f).#34 Observed box toys, furniture stained or in disrepair. **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).#44 Observed dumper in need of emptying with debris around base of dumpster. **Solid waste must be covered, and dumpster area must be kept clean. 15A NCAC 18A .2830 (c ) and (d).#49 Observed items on playground items in disrepair. **Keep the premises clean and free of dilapidated structures and broken play equipment. 15A NCAC 18A .2832 (a).Provisional Issued will return in 7 calendar daysCCA Wood Treatment date: 2/23/2013Ms. Venita was present during inspection.

Violations

CDI=Corrected During Inspection

R=Repeat Violation

VR=Verification Required

Violation Item	Demerits	Violation Description	CDI	R	VR	Comments
11	2	Approved sanitizer provided;test kit available: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814	No	No	No	Repeat Non Compliance: Observed sanitizer bottles and sanitizer bins throughout over 200 ppm. **Prepare a wipe-on or spray-on sanitizer daily at 50 to 200 ppm chlorine. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (d)Hand out provided
17	6	Hot water in excess of 120ºF not allowed in areas accessible to children	No	No	No	Repeat Non Compliance: Observed water temp in toddlers room reach above 120 then drop back down and stable out at 103 F. Maintance shall be requested to visit and address situation of spiking temps. Mixing valve adjustment possilbe problem area. **Hot water at areas accessible to children shall not exceed 120°F. 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e).
19	2	Approved drinking fountains, pressure regulated, clean: .2815, .2836	No	No	No	Repeat Non Compliance: Observed water fountain pressure low at Jr. K room. Water pressure at drinking fountains must be high enough so that water clears mouth nozzle, and so that water does not splash on the floor. 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (f).Observed pink residue build up on nozzle of water fountain in school age room. Keep water fountains clean at all times. 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (f).
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 damaged toilet seat in preschool with chips on both sides. Keep toilets and urinals clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a).Observed not proper toilet lid on back of commode. Lid is long and rectangular not fitting. Keep toilets and urinals clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a).
29	6	Hazardous products properly stored and locked: .2820	No	No	No	Repeat Non Compliance: Observed storage cabinet unlocked during time of inspection including: disinfectant aerosol, 409 cleaner, disinfectant wipes, Mr. Clean and other hazardous cleaning products. All hazardous items must be stored behind lock and key. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b).Keys used to access hazardous item storage must be out of reach of children (5 ft above the floor) and stored separately from lock. 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 Non Compliance: Observed torn mats in Pre - K, Toddlers, and Jr - K. and unlabeled mats in young explorers and throughout facility. All cribs, beds, cots and mats must be labeled with each individual child's name. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (c ).Keep all mats, cots, and cribs clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (a).
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 ceiling tiles damaged, cut, in disrepair appearing from ventilation work in infant room storage closet, toddler closet, afterschool closet, and in afterschool room around poles. Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825.Observed ceiling in toddlers bathroom to be absorbent. Ceilings in rooms in which food is stored, handled or prepared, utensil-washing rooms, and toilet rooms shall be non-absorbent. 15A NCAC 18A .2825 (b).