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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

10/29/2015

Final Score @ Grade

General Comments

General Comment: #5. Observed opened box of Lucky Charms cereal in modular unit kitchenette. Store opened packages of dry food products in sealable container labeled and kept clean(teacher and daycare foods).**Store all foods . in approved re-sealable bags or containers once opened. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (a) #10.Observed some build-up around blade area on table top can opener. Thoroughly clean can opener! Can opener cleaned at time of inspection.**Multi-service utensils must be washed, rinsed, and sanitized after each use. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (e). #21. Observed gap between diaper changing counter top and hand washing sink in toddler room. Seal gap between diaper changing counter top and hand washing sink. Observed some etching and pitting on faucet fixture throughout in some classroom bathrooms. Monitor etching and pitting faucet fixture on hand washing sinks and replace if needed. **Keep hand washing sinks clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a). #33.Observed torn linen on sleeping cot in toddler room.Torn linen on cot discarded and replaced at time of inspection. Have staff to monitor and replace any stained or damaged linen.**Individual linen must be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (f). #18. Replace missing back flow prevention device on hose bib located in can wash located at back of main building.**Maintain backflow prevention on all hose bibs and threaded faucets. 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (c). 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
22	3	Soap, approved hand drying devices, toilet tissue paper available: .2817, .2818, .2836	No	No	No	Observed no soap at hand washing sink in kitchen area in main daycare building. Provide soap and paper towels at all hand washing sinks at all times! Soap provided at hand washing sink at time of inspection.Liquid soap shall be provided at all hand washing sinks. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (d).
31	2	Facilities provided for proper storage, used and kept clean: .2820	No	No	No	Observed items to be used in in pre k classroom stored in rubber maid containers on back exit ramp to modular unit and top of containers were wet from being rained on. Do not store items(toys, books, etc) on back ramp. Store items in storage building! Adequate space shall be provided for the storage of equipment, furniture, toys, clothes, linens, backpacks, book bags, diaper bags, beds, cots, mats, and supplies and shall be kept clean. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (a).
34	4	Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836	No	No	No	Clean handles on chairs in toddler room. Clean step stools located in front of hand washing sinks in rooms/bathrooms. Recommend replacing worn furniture or refurbishing worn furniture in classrooms(pre school). Clean chairs in after school room. Clean covering on mat in reading center in toddler room. Repair mirror, recorder and replace damaged head phones in pre k 2 room. Clean covering on chair in pre k 1 room. Thoroughly clean area around washer machine and dryer door. Observed area around door soiled. 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).
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 damaged floor tiles throughout in classroom and modular unit. Repair corner of wall, wall and ceiling in infant, toddler, pre school, pre k 1 and pre k 2 class. Touch-up paint/repaint throughout where needed. Address any roof leaks in toddler room, then repair ceiling. Tightly secure loose wall and ceiling moulding in modular units. Clean walls around light switch in bathrooms. Repair wall behind can wash in modular unit and repaint wall. Repair ceiling in kitchen area. Replace damaged floor tiles in kitchen.Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825.
39	2	Equipment clean and in good repair; maintained as required: .2826	No	No	No	Repair light fixture in pre school room, after school room and pre k class rooms. Replace cracked light shield over light fixture after school room. Replace light bulbs in lamps in after school room with shatter proof light bulbs or remove lamps from room. Replace cracked light shield in after school room. Replace flood light on back deck with a shatter proof light bulb.Keep all light fixtures clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2826 (a).Light bulbs must be shatterproof or shielded. 15A NCAC 18A .2826 (a).
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	Repair railing, ramp and hand rail on fixture on back exterior of modular units. Store items on the playground so they do not hold or collecty water. Replace missing and damaged boards on the playground fence and tightly secure loose section of fencing. Cut back thorny vegetation growing through and over playground fencing. Keep the premises clean and free of dilapidated structures and broken play equipment. 15A NCAC 18A .2832 (a).Keep the property free of standing water. 15A NCAC 18A .2831 (b). Keep the property free of high vegetation. 15A NCAC 18A .2831 (i).