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NameLITTLE LEARNERS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Address1076 TOM HUNTER RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28213
Premise Type42 - Child Care
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 1/26/2017
Final Score @ Grade
29
General CommentsMs. Rabb and Ms. Brown were present for the inspection. NO POINTS WERE ISSUED 21. Observed the sink was very slow to drain at the food prep area in the Toddler room, and the toilet paper dispenser was broken and mended with tape in the school-age boys restoom. **Keep handwashing sinks clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a). 33. Observed one cot sheet was visible soiled in the 2/3/4's room closet. **Individual linen must be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (f). **Linens for children older than 12 months shall be changed and laundered when soiled and at least weekly. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (f).

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
2 5 Proper handwashing procedure: .2803, .2836 No No No Observed a care giver in PreK1 used her bare hands to turn off the water after washing her hands, and several children washing their hands incorrectly in PreK3. Monitor children's hand washing activities, and ensure that they wash hands correctly. **Hand washing 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).
11 2 Approved sanitizer provided;test kit available: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814 No No No Observed the sanitizer at the food prep area was 0ppm, and another sanitizer spray was above 500ppm in the Toddler room. **Prepare a wipe-on or spray-on sanitizer daily at 50 to 200 ppm chlorine. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (d)
25 6 Diapering surfaces cleaned and disinfected after each use: .2817, .2818, .2819, .2820, .2836 No No No Observed the care giver in the Toddler room spray on sanitizer, wiped it off, sprayed soapy water, then wiped off. **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).
29 6 Hazardous products properly stored and locked: .2820 No No No Observed Borax Detergent Booster stored on a shelf in PreK3, and several containers of disinfectant wipes in an unlocked cabinet in PreK2. **All hazardous items must be stored behind lock and key. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b).
34 4 Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836 No No No Observed the hallway telephone needed cleaning, and the washing machine gasket with mildew. **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).
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 a ceiling leak in the vacant preschool room, and chipping paint on the exterior doors leading to the playground. **Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825. NOTE: Chemical spot test for lead was negative.
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 Observed several outdoor containers holding water, the red and green benches with chipping paint near the paved areas, exterior toy bins need cleaning and some toys needed cleaning. Observed a large burrow hole on the Toddler playground. Keep hole covered and unaccessible to children until origin of hole is confirms. Call Animal Control (311) for guidance. **Keep the premises clean and free of dilapidated structures and broken play equipment. 15A NCAC 18A .2832 (a). **Keep the property free of standing water. 15A NCAC 18A .2831 (b).