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Name

NORTHSIDE ACADEMY FOR EARLY LEARNING

Address

333 JEREMIAH BLVD

City/State/ZIP

CHARLOTTE

28262

Premise Type

42 - Child Care

County

Mecklenburg

Inspection Date

5/15/2018

Final Score @ Grade

General Comments

NO POINTS WERE TAKEN FOR THE FOLLOWING: #5 - Observed box of gummy bears being stored on the floor of the closet in 4k. **Keep all food stored off the floor and in a manner that permits easy cleaning of the storage area. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (d) #13 - Observed box of single-service napkins being stored on the floor in the kitchen storage closet. **Single-service articles must be kept clean and protected from contamination. 15A NCAC 18A .2809 (8), .2814 (a) and (b). #21 - Observed base of toilets in need of cleaning in boys older gang bathroom. Observed loose toilet seat in pre-k restroom and in boys gym bathroom. Observed soiled toilet seat in pre-k restroom. **Keep toilets and urinals clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a). #30 - Observed storage closet unlocked in 3k classroom with purse, hand sanitizer, and sunscreen stored less than 5 feet. Observed alcohol wipes in first aid kits on floor in unlocked teachers lounge. **Approved non-hazardous products must be stored 5 ft above the floor or behind lock and key. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b), (c ) and (d). #48 - Observed droppings in low cabinet of younger 1's. Observed cabinets with dead insects collecting. **Keep the facility free of rodents, insects and vermin. 15A NCAC 18A .2831 (b).

Violations

CDI=Corrected During Inspection

R=Repeat Violation

VR=Verification Required

Violation Item	Demerits	Violation Description	CDI	R	VR	Comments
12	4	Equipment, non-food contact surfaces clean; in good repair: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814	No	No	No	REPEAT Observed microwave in need of cleaning in front lunch room. Observed bottle warmer with build-up in younger infant classroom. Caregiver stated that the bottle warmer had not been cleaned or sanitized in several days. Observed ice machine with build-up in need of cleaning. Observed walk-in cooler leaking. Keep all food service equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (f) Bottle warming equipment shall be cleaned and sanitized at least daily and when visibly soiled. 15A NCAC 18A .2810 (f) (1) and .2804 (d).
16	4	Hot water supplied and maintained as required in all other areas: .2815, .2836	No	No	No	REPEAT Observed hot water reach 114F in boys older gang bathroom. **Hot water shall be maintained between 80°F and 110°F at hand washing sinks accessible to children. 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e).
27	4	Free of storage and in good repair; cleaning and disinfecting solutions labeled; approved diapering methods used; diaper changing and handwashing signs posted: .2817, .2818, .2819, .2820, .2836	No	No	No	Observed caregiver in young infant room wipe child's hands after placing clean diaper on child and did not wipe her hands. Caregiver then placed child back onto floor without washing their hands. Child was able to support head and sit up on their own. Observed item used as a teaching pointer being stored under the diaper changing mat in older 1 year old room. Observed cleaning needed under diaper changing mat of younger 1 year old room. Follow the correct diaper changing procedure as described in 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (d). Keep the diaper changing table free of non-diaper changing related storage. 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (b). **Diaper changing surface must be easily cleanable, non-absorbent, smooth, and intact. 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (b).
29	6	Hazardous products properly stored and locked: .2820	No	No	No	CRITICAL VIOLATION REPEAT Observed aerosol can of whipped cream being stored in an unlocked refrigerator in older infant classroom. Observed two aerosol cans of Pam unlocked in kitchen. Observed Lidocane wash and aerosolized shaving cream in unlocked cabinet in before school room. **All hazardous items must be stored behind lock and key. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b).
31	2	Facilities provided for proper storage, used and kept clean: .2820	No	No	No	REPEAT Observed cabinets in several classrooms with build-up of debris and cob webs. These areas are in need of cleaning. **Adequate space shall be provided for the storage of equipment, furniture, toys, clothes, linens, backpacks, book bags, diaper bags, beds, cots, mats, and supplies and shall be kept clean. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (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	REPEAT Observed mats with rips and tears in the corners throughout facility. Observed cracked mattresses in young infant room and torn mattress in older infant room. **Keep all mats, cots, and cribs clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (a).
34	4	Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836	No	No	No	REPEAT Observed toys with build-up in the cracks and crevices in need of a deeper cleaning. Observed cabinets and hand sinks throughout classrooms and lunch rooms with peeling and chipping paint. Observed foot stools in boys restrooms and several other areas with build-up. Observed teachers state that toys that can't be ran through the dish washer are wiped with soapy water and then sprayed with sanitizer. The rinsed step needs to be added. Observed worn toys and books in areas throughout. Observed toys in gym in need of cleaning. Observed hole in vinyl play mat in young infant room. Observed cleaning needed on toys in gym. 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). Hard plastic toys may be washed, rinsed, and sanitized in a dishwasher, food preparation hand washing sink, or in the kitchen sink. 15A NCAC 18A .2822 (a) and .2810 (f).
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	REPEAT Observed ceiling tiles with water stains throughout building. Observed walls in need of touch-up paint throughout classrooms. Observed walls peeling and damaged in gym. Observed ceiling tiles throughout building with holes in ceiling tiles. Observed floor rusting in 2's classroom bathroom. Observed wall damage in boys younger gang bathroom and on wall behind the kitchen hand sink. Observed cleaning needed on floors under shelving in storage closet by gym. **Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825.