Premises Information


	Return to Inspections

Name

GRACE LIFE ACADEMY

Address

705 LAKEVIEW DRIVE

City/State/ZIP

PINEVILLE

28134

Premise Type

42 - Child Care

County

Mecklenburg

Inspection Date

10/26/2018

Final Score @ Grade

General Comments

NO POINTS WERE TAKEN FOR THE FOLLOWING: #5 - Observed one set of child's milk without name or date labeling and another child's milk dated with 10/25 in infant room. Ensure caregivers correct dates and labeling of foods/bottles brought from home. **Label all food brought from home with the child’s name and the date that the food was brought into the facility. 15A NCAC 18A .2804 (f) #21 - Observed cleaning needed on the back of toilet in 3's classroom. Observed re-caulking needed behind restroom hand sink of 3's classroom. Observed backsplash separating from wall of toddlers classroom hand sink. Observed cleaning needed on base of toilets in 4's classroom restrooms. **Keep toilets and urinals clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a). **Keep hand washing sinks clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a). #28 - CRITICAL VIOLATION Observed medication (ibuprofen & aspirin) being stored in first aid kit in unlocked cabinet of restroom. **All medications must be stored behind lock and key. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (d). #35 - Observed toy cleaning procedure to be incorrect. Toys are being sanitized in classroom hand sinks. Director stated that hand sinks are washed with soapy water and then sprayed with sanitizer before cleaning toys. Ensure sinks are washed with soapy water and then disinfected in-between each step of toy cleaning. Observed caregiver in toddlers classroom state that mouth toys are sprayed with sanitizer and disinfectant. Ensure disinfectant is not used to clean toys. EHS suggested using three-bucket system to make toy cleaner easier. EHS email toy cleaning guide along with inspection. **In areas where children are not toilet trained, small mouth contact toys shall be washed, rinsed, sanitized (submerged for 2 minutes), and allowed to air dry, after use and more frequently when visibly dirty. 15A NCAC 18A .2822 (a). **In areas where children are not toilet trained, large mouth contact toys and toys not designed to be submerged shall be washed, rinsed in place, sprayed with a sanitizing solution, and allowed to air dry, after use and more frequently when visibly dirty. 15A NCAC 18A .2822 (a). #37 - Observed wall damage in infant restroom. Observed window sills with minor peeling paint in infant, 1's, and 4's classroom. Observed holes in wall of restroom in toddler classroom in need of filling in. Observed cleaning/touch-up paint needed on restroom walls of 2's and 3's. Observed touch-up paint needed on restroom door frames throughout. **Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825.

Violations

CDI=Corrected During Inspection

R=Repeat Violation

VR=Verification Required

Violation Item	Demerits	Violation Description	CDI	R	VR	Comments
4	6	Potentially hazardous foods meet storage and holding temperatures; bottles, lunches refrigerated at 45º F or below: .2804, .2806, .2808, .2836	No	No	No	CRITICAL VIOLATION Observed thermometer in refrigerator of one's classroom reading 50F. EHS tested water bottle in door of refrigerator and it read 57F. EHS left thermometer in refrigerator to check ambient air temperature and it measured 59F. Dial was turned down and thermometer still read 59F. Milk bottles were being stored in refrigerator. All milk was consumed at lunch. No potentially-hazardous foods are to be stored in refrigerator until it has been fixed or replaced to hold foods at 45F or below. Check thermometer daily. **All potentially hazardous food products shall be maintained at 45°F, or below, or 140°F or above. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (f)
23	2	Approved storage in toilet rooms, lavatories free of storage; hand wash signs posted: .2817, .2818, .2836	No	No	No	Observed baby rockers and chair being stored in restroom of 1's classroom and cot being stored in 4's restroom. Observed tissues being stored under hand sink in toddlers classroom and toilet paper being stored under hand sink of 3's classroom. Observed toys being stored in hand sink of toddlers classroom after cleaning. Ensure toys are removed and not stored in hand sink so that hand washing sink is accessable. Limit storage in restrooms to toileting and diapering items only. 15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a). Handwashing sinks must be free of storage. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a).
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 place child down on floor after diaper change to clean and disinfect diaper changing table and then wash her hands. EHS asked if childs hands would be washed and then caregiver washed childs hands. Ensure correct diaper changing procedure order is followed. Childs hands shall be washed before placing child back into room. **Follow the correct diaper changing procedure as described in 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (d).
29	6	Hazardous products properly stored and locked: .2820	No	No	No	REPEAT CRITICAL VIOLATION Observed aerosol can of lysol spray in unlocked cainet of infant room restroom. Observed disinfectant wipes being stored out in kitchen. Ensure hazardous items are stored being separate lock and key within locked kitchen. **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 cleaning needed on the underside of tables in classrooms where there is residue build-up. Observed cleaning needed on exterior of restroom hand sink cabinets in 3's and 4's. **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).