| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
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 (d) All human milk, formula, and other bottled beverages, including beverages in sippy cups, that are sent from home shall be fully prepared and labeled with the date received at the child care center and the name of the child to whom the milk, formula, or beverage belongs before being brought to the child care center. Observed one set of bottles missing dates in Baby 2 room. Needs date received.
15A NCAC 18A .2806 (a) Once pre-packaged food has been opened, the food shall be stored in clean, resealable bags or containers made of plastic or glass that are tightly covered and manufactured for the purpose of food storage. Observed brown sugar and flour in opened packages pinned closed or wrapped in plastic in kitchen. Needs to be in resealable bag or container. |
|
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 thermometers reading incorrectly in Baby 1 and Baby 2. Needs replacement. |
|
16
|
0
|
Hot water supplied and maintained as required in all other areas: .2815, .2836 |
No |
No
|
No |
15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e) Hot water shall be maintained between 80°F and 110°F at handwashing sinks accessible to children. Observed hot water at diaper sink in Young toddlers at 112F. Needs to be 80-110F. |
|
23
|
2
|
Approved storage in toilet rooms, lavatories free of storage; hand wash signs posted: .2817, .2818, .2836 |
No |
No
|
No |
15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a). In child care centers lavatories shall not be used for storage. Observed high chair trays in handsink in Baby 2 and cups in handsink in Toddler 2. Lavatories shall not be used for storage. |
|
27
|
0
|
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 |
15A NCAC 18A .2819 (b). Diapering surfaces shall be made of smooth, intact, nonabsorbent material and shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed debris under diaper pad in baby 2. Needs cleaning. |
|
28
|
6
|
Medications properly stored: .2820 |
No |
No
|
No |
15A NCAC 18A .2820 (d).Medications, including prescription and non-prescription items, shall be stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container and shall not be stored above food. Observed medicine in teacher bag on floor in 4s classroom. Observed methanol cough drops stored unlocked in Toddler 1 room. Needs to be stored locked. PROVISIONAL ITEM. |
|
29
|
0
|
Hazardous products properly stored and locked: .2820 |
No |
No
|
No |
15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b). All hazardous items must be stored behind lock and key. Observed white out stored unlocked in Older Twos. Observed door locked but latch did not engage for kitchen storage room containing dishwasher chemicals. Needs to be stored behind lock and key and ensure lock is engaged. |
|
30
|
3
|
Non-hazardous products properly stored: .2820 |
No |
No
|
No |
15A NCAC 18A .2820 (c). Non-aerosol sanitizing solutions, approved disinfectants, detergent solutions, hand antiseptics, and hand lotions shall be kept inaccessible to children when not in use by storing the items 5 ft above the floor or behind lock and key. Observed lotion stored in personal bag on floor in 4s classroom. Observed lotion stored less than 5ft up in cabinet in Toddler 2 classroom. Needs to be 5ft up or locked. |
|
31
|
0
|
Facilities provided for proper storage, used and kept clean: .2820 |
No |
No
|
No |
15A NCAC 18A .2820 (f). Coat hooks not in individual cubbies or lockers must be 12 horizontal inches apart. Observed children’s items on hooks less than 12 inches apart in Toddler 2 classroom. Hooks need to be 12 inches apart. |
|
49
|
0
|
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 |
5A NCAC 18A .2831 (c). For outdoor toys and play equipment, including all structures accessible to children, the following shall apply:
(1) Equipment and toys shall be kept clean, in good repair, and free of peeling, flaking, or chalking
paint, rust, and corrosion; and
(2) A sandbox used in outdoor play shall be constructed to allow for drainage of water and shall be
covered when not in use and kept clean.
Observed rubber chipping and peeling off playground structure. Needs repair. |