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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

2/8/2018

Final Score @ Grade

General Comments

Accompanied by Jambee Thomas. **NO POINTS** 5. Observed food (canned) stored on the floor in pantry, as well as dry foods. **15A NCAC 18A .2806 (d) In child care centers... food shall be stored above the floor, in a manner that protects the food from splash or other contamination and it permits easy cleaning of storage areas. 21. Observed loose toilet seats throughout establishment bathrooms. Observed step stools with build up of dust and debris, in need of cleaning. **15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a) In child care centers... All toilet fixtures shall be easily cleanable, and in good repair. 28. Observed EpiPen stored below 5ft from the ground, hook was placed at 5ft. Ensure EpiPen is out of reach of children. **15A NCAC 18A .2820 (d) Medication... Designated emergency medication shall be stored out of reach of children, but are not required to be in locked storage. 30. Observed keys hanging below 5ft. Observed hook for keys at 5ft, but keys had an attached cord that can be reached below 5ft. Locked storage room contained purses, and other non-hazardous products. Ensure keys are kept at 5ft or above, out of reach of children. Lotion was stored in closets. ** 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b) All corrosive agents... These unlocking devices shall be kept out of the reach of a child and shall not be stored in the lock. 35. Observed entire facility with 3 container system to wash, rinse, and sanitize in each room. Toys were observed in standing water, in the 3 compartments. EHS recommends all toys be taken to kitchen to wash, rinse and sanitize and air dry. ** 15A NCAC 18A .2822 (a) Toys, equipment... In rooms designated for children who are not toilet trained, toys and other mouth contact surfaces shall be cleaned and sanitized daily by... 1. scrubbing in warm soapy water using a brush to reach into crevices; 2. rinsed in clean water; 3. Submerged in sanitizer solution as set out in 15A NCAC 18A .2801 (22) at least 2 minutes or sanitized with other approved sanitizing solution; and 4. air dried Inspection was part of authorization process for M Adame Accompanied by S. Robins REHS #1219

Violations

CDI=Corrected During Inspection

R=Repeat Violation

VR=Verification Required

Violation Item	Demerits	Violation Description	CDI	R	VR	Comments
13	3	Proper storage and handling of clean equipment, utensils and single-service articles: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814	No	No	No	Observed storage of single service articles, such as bowls, and cups stored on the floor throughout the facility. 15A NCAC 18A .2814 (a) In child care... Single service articles shall be handled in a way that protects the food contact surface from contamination.
31	2	Facilities provided for proper storage, used and kept clean: .2820	No	No	No	Observed all closets in facility with large items on the floor. The purpose for keeping items up off the floor is to facilitate cleaning. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (a) In child care centers, adequate space shall be provided for the storage of equipment... and shall be kept clean.
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 several cots in the toddler 2 room sagging, in need of replacing. Observed several cots with fraying. Observed name labels/name charts missing in toddler 2 room, and in 3/4w rooms. Observed pillows with stains in establishment. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (a) In child care centers, all beds cribs, cots, and mats shall be in good repair, stored to prevent contamination, cleaned and sanitized between users. (c) All beds, cots, or mats and play pens shall be labeled for each individual child and equipped with individual linen.
34	4	Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836	No	No	No	Observed heavy build up of dust and debris in toy baskets, on toys and shelving. 15A NCAC 18A .2822 (a) toys, equipment and furniture provided by child care center shall be kept clean and in good repair.