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Name

TENDER HEARTS CHILD CARE

Address

2301 N SHARON AMITY RD

City/State/ZIP

CHARLOTTE

28205

Premise Type

42 - Child Care

County

Mecklenburg

Inspection Date

10/11/2013

Final Score @ Grade

General Comments

Nadine Frye and Beverly Scott were present during the inspection.#2 - Observed the care giver used the food prep sink to wash her hands during the diaper change demonstration. **Use the approved diaper changing sink to wash hands after changing a diaper.#29 - Observed bags of un-mixed concrete on the side walk on route to the playground.**All hazardous items must be stored behind lock and key. See rule .2820 (b).#30 - Observed the soapy water solution and disinfectant solution was stored below 5ft in the 1's room. Bottles were moved to the top shelf during the inspection. **Approved non-hazardous products must be stored 5 ft above the floor or behind lock and key. See rule .2820 (b), (c ) and (d).#34 - Observed some toys with chipping paint, and the paper blocks were worn. Because paper blocks can not be cleaned, replace when worn. **Toys, equipment, furniture, and any other items accessible to the children shall be kept clean and in good repair. See rule .2822 (a), (b).#44 - Observed the canwash with leaves. **Maintain a fully operating can wash or mop sink at all times. See rule .2830 (b)

Violations

CDI=Corrected During Inspection

R=Repeat Violation

VR=Verification Required

Violation Item	Demerits	Violation Description	CDI	R	VR	Comments
19	2	Approved drinking fountains, pressure regulated, clean: .2815, .2836	No	No	No	Observed the water fountains on the hall with pink and black residue. The mouth faucets are not stained. Residue comes off when wiped. **Keep water fountains clean at all times. See Rule .2815 (f).
22	3	Soap, approved hand drying devices, toilet tissue paper available: .2817, .2818, .2836	No	No	No	Observed no soap and paper towels were stored at the diaper changing hand washing sink. **Liquid soap and disposable towels shall be provided and accessible at all hand washing sinks. See rule .2818 (d).
31	2	Facilities provided for proper storage, used and kept clean: .2820	No	No	No	(Repeat non-compliance) Observed posters and clean blanets were stored under the sink in the infant room. ** Do not store clean items under exposed sewage lines. See rule .2820 (a)
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	Observed several mattress were not tightly fitted in room 7(infants). **All crib and play pens, used for sleeping, shall have an easily cleanable, waterproof, washable, firm, and tight fitting mattress that is at least 2 inches thick. See rule .2821 (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	Observed wall and paint damage in some care rooms, and floor was damaged in the hallway leading to the infant rooms.**Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. See rule sections .2824 and .2825.