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Name

EARLY LEARNING CENTER

Address

4304 S TRYON ST

City/State/ZIP

CHARLOTTE

28217

Premise Type

42 - Child Care

County

Mecklenburg

Inspection Date

11/12/2014

Final Score @ Grade

General Comments

General Comment: #7. Thermometer in pre k building kitchen refrigeration unit missing at time of inspection. Thermometer replaced at time of inspection.**Provide an accurate thermometer in all refrigerators. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (h). #29. Observed aerosol can of clear stain stored in cabinet area in after school room. Store toxic substance/aerosol can locked away! Aerosol can of clear stain locked away at time of inspection!**All hazardous items must be stored behind lock and key. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b). #34. Observed damaged teacher cube in infant room. Discard damaged teacher cube. Observed loose screws on base of mirror in toddler room. Tighten loose screws on mirror base. Observed loose fixture on kitchenette in 3's room. Repair loose fixture on kitchenette.**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). #38. Observed vent cover in bathroom in pre k building starting to accumulate dust. Clean vent covers in bathroom.**Keep all ventilation related equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2826 (b). Mrs. & Mr. Porter present at time of inspection.

Violations

CDI=Corrected During Inspection

R=Repeat Violation

VR=Verification Required

Violation Item	Demerits	Violation Description	CDI	R	VR	Comments
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	Observed old urine between toilet seat and base of toilet tank in boys bathroom located in lobby area. Observed some build-up also on toilet in pre-k 1classroom. Thoroughly clean and disinfect toilets. Observed sides of paper towel dispenser soiled in several classroom. Thoroughly clean paper towel dispensers. Observed faucet fixture in boys bathroom in lobby area and faucet fixture on hand washing sink in 3's room starting to pit. Monitor and replace pitted faucet fixture. Tightly secure hand washing sink to wall in pre K 1 classroom.Toilets shall be cleaned and disinfected at least daily and when visibly soiled. 15A NCAC 18A .2817 (b).Keep hand washing sinks clean and in good repair. 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 damaged diaper changing surface/table area in toddler room. Repair diaper changing surface/table area and siding on table in toddler room. Caulk/seal side to diaper changing table in infant room using a microbial resistant silicon. Observed gap between diaper changing surface and siding and debris collecting in small gap.Diaper changing surface must be easily cleanable, non-absorbent, smooth, and intact. 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (b).
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	Repair lower section of wall behind door and patch hole in wall behind crib in infant room. Wipe/clean lower section of wall and window sills/aprons in infant room. Touch-up paint door framing in infant room. Repair ceiling in toddler room and kitchen. Monitor water stained ceiling tiles in infant room and repair any roof leaks if needed. Repair corner of wall in lobby area. Repaint wall behind cot storage area in 3's room.
49	2	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	Observed protruding nail on handrail leading out back of pre k building. Nail down protruding nails on handrails/ramp. Observed loose and damaged boards on playground fencing. Secure and replace damaged boards on playground fencing.Keep the premises clean and free of dilapidated structures and broken play equipment. 15A NCAC 18A .2832 (a).