| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
16
|
4
|
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 water at food prep sink in infant room at 115F. Observed hot water at 113F in Prek classroom at sink next to kitchen. Needs to be 80-110F. REPEAT. |
|
21
|
4
|
Properly sized, located, accessible, and in good repair; sinks, toilets and potty chairs cleaned and disinfected; proper change of use procedure: .2817, .2818, .2836 |
No |
No
|
No |
15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a. All toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed toilet seat loose in girls hall bathroom. Toilet seat needs tightening. Observed cracks on small toilet seats and brown staining on toilet seats in boys bathroom. Needs cleaning/repair. REPEAT.
15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a). Lavatories shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed boys bathroom handsink faucet broken. Needs repair. Observed build up around sink faucet in girls bathroom. Needs cleaning. REPEAT. |
|
23
|
0
|
Approved storage in toilet rooms, lavatories free of storage; hand wash signs posted: .2817, .2818, .2836 |
No |
No
|
No |
15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a). Storage in toilet rooms shall be limited to toileting and diapering supplies. Observed sensory table stored in girls bathroom. Only toileting and diapering supplies shall be stored in bathrooms.
General comment: 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a). In child care centers lavatories shall not be used for storage. Observed toys and other items stored under sink in infant and prek rooms below exposed sink pipes. EHS recommended storing in waterproof containers. |
|
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 (d) Use approved diapering methods as follows: 1) gather supplies, 2) wear disposable gloves (if needed), 3) use a disposable moist towelette to clean child, wiping front to back, 4) dispose of gloves if used and soiled towelettes, 5) wiping the employee's hands and the child's hands with a separate disposable towelette, 6) slide clean diaper under child and apply diapering products if needed using approved methods, 7) fasten diaper and place clothing on child, 8) wash child's hands, 9) and 10) clean and disinfect diapering surface using approved methods, 11) employee washes their hands.
Observed employee in infant room wipe child’s hands with moist towelette instead of washing the child’s hands at the sink. Child was a toddler and able to hold their head up. Childs hands shall be washed at the sink. |
|
29
|
0
|
Hazardous products properly stored and locked: .2820 |
No |
No
|
No |
No points deducted.
15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b). All hazardous items must be stored behind lock and key. Observed white out stored in unlocked cabinet in Prek room. Observed goo gone stored on high shelf unlocked in 3s and 4s classroom. Needs to be stored behind lock and key. Items were move to locked cabinets. |
|
30
|
0
|
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 on teacher desk less than 5ft up in prek. Observed ice pack labeled “Keep out of reach of children” stored less than 5ft up in prek. Needs to be stored locked or 5ft up. |
|
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 |
15A NCAC 18A .2821 (a). In child care centers, beds, cribs, cots, mats, and play pens shall be kept clean and in good repair, stored to prevent contamination, and cleaned and sanitized between users. Observed mats in hall, toddler room, and in 3s and 4s room with tears. Needs repair. REPEAT. |
|
34
|
4
|
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 build up in cabinets under sinks in Prek classroom. Needs cleaning. REPEAT. |
|
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 .2824 (b). Floors and floor coverings in sleeping and play areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed edging between carpet and tile separating in prek room.
15A NCAC 18A .2824 (c). Carpet shall be vacuumed daily and extraction cleaned at least once each 6 months. Cleaning materials including surfactants, solvents, and water used for extraction shall be removed from the carpet before the space is reoccupied. Observed facility has not had carpets cleaned since the end of June 2023. |
|
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 damaged fence in playground area.
15A NCAC 18A .2832 (a).In the child care center premises and outdoor learning environment. Debris, glass, dilapidated structures, and broken play equipment shall be removed from areas accessible to children. Wells, grease traps, cisterns, and utility equipment shall be made inaccessible to children.
Observed fencing around A/C unit broken. Needs repair. |