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NameLINCOLN HEIGHTS DAY CARE
Address2225 AUGUSTA ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28216
Premise Type42 - Child Care
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 5/30/2017
Final Score @ Grade
22
General Comments. General Comment: #17. Keep kitchen door closed and locked when no one is in kitchen due to hot water at three compartment sink being in excess of 120F.***Hot water at areas accessible to children shall not exceed 120°F. 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e). #18. Provide back flow prevention device on hose bibs within can wash area.***Maintain backflow prevention on all hose bibs and threaded faucets. 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (c). #19. Monitor and adjust water pressure on water fountain in hallway area near desk. Observed water pressure fluctuate and leak onto the floor when water pressure is low.***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). #34. Observed dirty toy bin damaged in infant/toddler room; replace dirty toy bin. Observed dirty toy bin stored in closet area between infant and toddler room. Recommend storing dirty toy bin in classroom area on high shelving out of reach of children so dirty toy bin will be more accessible to teachers. #44. Observed tree limbs that were removed from the playground area stored near the dumpster area. Remove tree limbs from beside dumpster area.**Solid wastes shall be disposed of in a manner that prevents insect breeding and public nuisances. 15A NCAC 18A .2830 (d).

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
13 3 Proper storage and handling of clean equipment, utensils and single-service articles: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814 No No No Observed used baby bottles and old food being returned to kitchen to be discarded stored near single service articles. Do not store or place food to be discarded or used baby bottles/sippy cups to be emptied stored near single service articles(plastic spoons and plastic cups). Single-service articles must be kept clean and protected from contamination. 15A NCAC 18A .2809 (8), .2814 (a) and (b).
16 4 Hot water supplied and maintained as required in all other areas: .2815, .2836 No No No Observed hot water temperature at clothes washer machine less than 120F. Hot water supplied to clothes washing machines shall be 120°F or above. 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e).
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 Replace pitted faucet fixture on hand washing sink in hallway area and on second hand washing sink in bathroom near kitchen. Replace toilet seat on center toilet. Observed laminate worn from underside of toilet seat. Keep hand washing sinks clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a). Keep toilets and urinals clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a).
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 Remove old tape adhesive from corners of sleeping cots. Relabel sleeping cots which labels are coming off. Discard and replace broken sleeping cot. 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 Repair ceiling in multi purpose room! Observed ceiling tiles falling in. Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825.
39 2 Equipment clean and in good repair; maintained as required: .2826 No No No Replace blown light bulbs in front section of after school room and in bathroom off of infant/toddler room or replace damaged light fixture. Keep all light fixtures clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2826 (a).
49 2 Premises clean and free of standing water; utility equipment inaccessible; equipment and toys clean and in good repair; sandboxes properly constructed, clean and covered; adherence to air quality forecast quality forecast outdoor activity restrictions when applicable: .2831, .2832 No No No Store items on the playground so they do not hold or collect water. Recommend drilling several holes in base of playground fixture so it does not hold/collect water. Cut or spray herbicide on vegetative growth on fence line. Vegetative growth is from neighboring property. Fill in ruts near trash dumpster to eliminate standing water in tire ruts. Repair soffit on back side of daycare within the playground area. Repair soffit and facia siding on daycare on can wash side of daycare. Keep the property free of standing water. 15A NCAC 18A .2831 (b). Keep the property free of high vegetation. 15A NCAC 18A .2831 (i). Keep the premises clean and free of dilapidated structures and broken play equipment. 15A NCAC 18A .2832 (a).