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Name

CHARLOTTE MONTESSORI SCHOOL

Address

219 EAST BV

City/State/ZIP

CHARLOTTE

28203

Premise Type

42 - Child Care

County

Mecklenburg

Inspection Date

7/30/2018

Final Score @ Grade

General Comments

NO POINTS WERE TAKEN FOR THE FOLLOWING: #4 - CRITICAL VIOLATION Observed refrigerators in Toddler 1 and Toddler 2 with thermometers reading 50F in door. Cheese being stored in the door in toddler 1 read 51F and mozzarella sticks being stored in the back of the refrigerator of Toddler 2 were 51F. Refrigerator in toddler 1 was set to 2. Refrigerator setting was turned down and thermometer read 42F by the end of inspection. Refrigerator in Toddler 2 was turned up to max by EHS and read 36F in back of refrigerator by end of inspection. EHS recommended not storing and potentially hazardous foods in the door of dorm sized refrigerators. Monitor thermometer temperatures. Assistant director stated classrooms will soon switch to apartment sized refrigerators. **All potentially hazardous food products shall be maintained at 45°F, or below, or 140°F or above. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (f) #21 - Observed re-caulking needed behind hand sinks in the bathrooms of primary 1 and 2. **Keep hand washing sinks clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a). #29 - CRITICAL VIOLATION Observed white out being stored on shelf in unused Toddler 3 classroom. Classroom door was not locked. Whiteout relocated and stored behind lock and key. Observed spray bottle labeled "Lemon Bleach" being stored on high shelf in primary 2. Assistant director was unsure of what chemical was and was unable to locate source bottle. All cleaners other than approved sanitizer and disinfectant solutions must be stored behind lock and key. **All hazardous items must be stored behind lock and key. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b).

Violations

CDI=Corrected During Inspection

R=Repeat Violation

VR=Verification Required

Violation Item	Demerits	Violation Description	CDI	R	VR	Comments
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 bottle of dish soap and spray bottle of soapy water without labeling in toddler 1. **All cleaning and disinfectant solutions shall be properly labeled (i.e. soapy water, disinfectant). 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (c ) and .2820 (c ).
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 throughout classrooms with rips and tears where foam is showing. Assistant director stated damaged mats are soon to be replaced. **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	Observed pillows used for cozy corner in primary 1 with staining in need of cleaning or replacement. Observed step stools throughout classrooms in need of cleaning. **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).