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7
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0
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Thermometers provided, accurate: .2804, .2807, .2808, .2836 |
No |
No
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No |
15A NCAC 18A .2806 (j) (1) Each refrigerator shall be provided with a numerically scaled indicating thermometer that is accurate to ± 3 degrees Fahrenheit and located to measure the air temperature in the warmest part of the refrigerator. Recording thermometers that are accurate to ± 3 degrees Fahrenheit may be used in lieu of indicating thermometers. Observed no internal thermometer in kitchen refrigerator. Observed thermometer in infant room not stored in the warmest part of the refrigerator. Needs internal thermometers in the warmest part of the refrigerator. |
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16
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4
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Hot water supplied and maintained as required in all other areas: .2815, .2836 |
No |
No
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No |
15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e) Hot water shall be maintained between 80°F and 110°F at handwashing sinks accessible to children. Observed sink in prep area of toddler 1 room at 112F. Observed handsink in 2s room at 114F. Needs to be 80-110F. |
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32
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3
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Adequate linen provided and properly stored; adequate beds, cots, mats provided, in good repair, properly stored, labeled, spaced during use: .2821, .2836 |
No |
No
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No |
All cribs, beds, cots and mats must be labeled with each individual child's name. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (c ). Observed mats and cots in multiple rooms were not labeled. Needs to be labeled.
Linens shall be large enough to cover the entire sleeping surface of mats, cots, and crib mattresses. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (f). Observed linens on some cots in toddler 2 room did not cover entire sleeping surface of the cot. Needs to cover entire surface.
Store all sleeping mats so that the floor side of the mats are only touching. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (d). Observed mats stored in Pre-K room closet with bottom of one mat touching top of another. Needs to be stored so floor and sleep sides do not touch. |
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34
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0
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Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836 |
No |
No
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No |
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). Observed sink cabinet in 2s room has loose laminate and is duct taped together. Observed paper towel dispenser in school age room is broken and taped together. Needs repair. |
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42
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0
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Designated area for sick children; maintained as required; written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events: .2827, .2836 |
No |
No
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No |
General Comment: The childcare center shall have a written procedure that employees shall follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the center. 15A NCAC 18A .2827 (d). Observed facility does not have a written procedure. Requirement has recently been adopted in rule changes on July 1, 2023. EHS emailed PIC link to page with procedures and rule update information. |