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NameNORTHSIDE ACADEMY FOR EARLY LEARNING
Address333 JEREMIAH BLVD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28262
Premise Type42 - Child Care
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 1/21/2026
Final Score @ Grade
18
General CommentsRe-inspection to be completed within 7 days for critical violation on grade sheet 20 and 29. *NOTE: Director Tiffany Simpson was present during time of inspection. Report emailed to: Tiffany.simpson@northsidecharlotte.com Jennifer.Stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
5 0 Food properly stored, thawed, prepared, cooked, cooled, handled, served, transported, packaged and identified; only supervised children in kitchen; water from a handwash lavatory not consumed or used for bottle warming:. 2804, .2806, .2808, .2836 No No No 15A NCAC 18A .2804 (i) A water bottle that a child brings to the child care center from home and that is used only for water consumption by that child shall be exempt from the requirements of 2804 (h). Instead, the water bottle shall be labeled with the name of the child to whom the water bottle belongs, individually stored in the child's cubby, and sent home with the child at the end of the day. Observed water bottle brought from children’s home not labeled with child’s name. (Classroom D113 and D101). -General comment.
7 2 Thermometers provided, accurate: .2804, .2807, .2808, .2836 No No 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 thermometer not working in dorm refrigeration unit in infant 2 classroom. 15A NCAC 18A .2807 (h) Metal stem-type, thin probe, numerically scaled indicating product thermometers, accurate to ± 3 degrees Fahrenheit shall be used to ensure the maintenance of the internal cooking temperatures of all potentially hazardous foods required under this Rule. Observed dial thermometer not thin probe kitchen.
20 6 No identified lead poisoning hazards in accordance with NCGS 130A-131.7(7): .2816 No No No 15A NCAC 18A .2816 (b) (1) Child care operators, as defined under G.S. 110-86(7), shall test, once every three years, all water outlets used for drinking or food preparation. Samples shall also be collected and tested within 30 calendar days of completion of any renovations or repairs that may impact the facility's drinking water infrastructure, such as repair or replacement of all or part of drinking water service lines or faucets, at impacted outlets. The operator shall provide documentation of testing results for review by the Department during each unannounced routine sanitation inspection. Center has not completed required lead water testing. Provisional classification received. EHS will make a visit within 7 days to complete re-inspection for critical violation.
29 6 Hazardous products properly stored and locked: .2820 No No No CRITICAL VIOLATION: 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b). All hazardous items must be stored behind lock and key. Observed aerosol Lysol and bleach chemical cleaner stored in girls group restroom across from classroom D103. Observed aerosol febreze stored on high shelving in classroom D103. Re-inspection required within 7 days.
34 0 Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836 No No No 15A NCAC 18A .2822 (a) Toys, equipment, furniture, and any other items accessible to the children shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed some books damaged throughout several classrooms. Replace. -General comment.
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 15A NCAC 18A .2825 (a) In child care centers, the walls and ceilings, including doors and windows, of all rooms and areas, shall be kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. All walls and ceilings shall be free of peeling, flaking, chalking, or otherwise deteriorating paint. Observed minor stained ceiling tile in infant 1 classroom. Observed touch up paint needed to walling throughout center.