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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

9/10/2015

Final Score @ Grade

General Comments

2. Caregiver in infant room stated that hands are washed in diapering sink for food prep. Food prep sink is located next to refrigerator and must be used to wash hands prior to food prep.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).21. Caregiver stated that they are cleaning and disinfecting a diapering sink in 2's classroom.Hand sinks must be cleaned and disinfected prior to distributing food at a sink that is not associated with diaper changing.

Violations

CDI=Corrected During Inspection

R=Repeat Violation

VR=Verification Required

Violation Item	Demerits	Violation Description	CDI	R	VR	Comments
1	5	Handwashing when required: .2803, .2836	No	No	No	Observed caregiver not wash hands after completing diaper change prior to starting next one.Wash hands when required. 15A NCAC 18A .2803 (a)
11	2	Approved sanitizer provided;test kit available: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814	No	No	No	Repeat non-compliance: Observed sanitizer below 200 ppm, test strips out of date.Provide sanitizer test kit. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (g) Quaternary Ammonium sanitizing solutions shall be maintained between 200 - 400 ppm. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (b)(5)(D)Observed sanitizer in container 2's classroom. Prepare a wipe-on or spray-on sanitizer daily at 50 to 200 ppm chlorine. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (d)
19	2	Approved drinking fountains, pressure regulated, clean: .2815, .2836	No	No	No	Repeat non-compliance: Observed water fountain collecting residue.Keep all water foutains clean and in good repair.
25	6	Diapering surfaces cleaned and disinfected after each use: .2817, .2818, .2819, .2820, .2836	No	No	No	Observed caregiver not disinfect diaper table prior to getting next child for change.To clean and disinfect diapering surface: 1) Spray soapy water onto surface 2) Wipe off soapy water 3) Spray disinfectant onto surface until surface is glistening wet 4) Let disinfectant sit for at least 2 minutes or until air dry. 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (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	Observed damaged mattresses in infant classroom.All sleeping mats, used during nap time, shall be waterproof, washable, and at least 2 inches thick. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (b).
34	4	Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836	No	No	No	Observed damaged toy shelf older toddlers classroom. Observed damaged sofa in school age 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).
44	2	Solid waste properly handled; containers and cleaning equipment kept clean; can cleaning facilities adequate: .2830, .2836	No	No	No	Observed trash bag on ground, trash collecting around dumpster area.Solid waste must be covered, and dumpster area must be kept clean. 15A NCAC 18A .2830 (c ) and (d).