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NameTENDER HEARTS CHILD CARE
Address2301 N SHARON AMITY RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28205
Premise Type42 - Child Care
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 4/24/2023
Final Score @ Grade
21
General Comments1. LEAD TESTING is DUE by 10/13/2023. Last testing was 10/13/2020. Only at the 3 compartment sink in the kitchen and water fountains are required. 2. Sliding bolt latch need to be removed from the kitchen door due to entrapment hazard as there is no second door to exit from. Ponpasert led and typed the inspection. Ms Beverly present during the inspection.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
12 4 Equipment, non-food contact surfaces clean; in good repair: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814 No No No Bottle warming equipment shall be cleaned and sanitized at least daily and when visibly soiled. 15A NCAC 18A .2810 (f) (1) and .2804 (d). Observed bottle warmer with pink residue on it. Need to be cleaned (wash, rinse and sanitize) at least once a day. Keep all non-food contact surfaces and equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (f) and .2809 (1) and (3). Observed microwave in the kitchen and infant’s room with food residues on them. Need cleaning and keep clean. Keep all food service equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (f). Observed broken cabinets in the kitchen. Need repair or replace, and keep in good repair.
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 Follow the correct diaper changing procedure as described in 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (d). Observed teacher is missing some steps when changing diaper for a child. Diaper changing procedures posted on the wall. Ensure to follow step by step and keep dirty and clean procedures separate. Hand washing at the end of the procedure.
30 3 Non-hazardous products properly stored: .2820 No No No All sanitizing solutions shall be labeled with the word "sanitizer". 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (c ). Observed sanitizer bottle was labeled correctly, however the disinfectant bottle was not. ALL bottles need correct labeling.
31 0 Facilities provided for proper storage, used and kept clean: .2820 No No No Coat hooks must be 12 inches apart. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (e). Observed hooks are not at least 12 inches apart when hanging children items. Ensure hooks are at least 12 inches apart and make sure that children items are not touching while hanging on hooks.
32 0 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 Children must be spaced at least 18 inches apart or separated by a partition while napping. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (e). Observed children were napping about 7-11 inches apart from each other. Must provide a space in between children at least 18 inches apart. Keep all mats, cots, and cribs clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (a). Observed torn mattress in infant room. Need a replacement. And keep in good repair.
34 4 Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836 No No No 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). Observed damaged paper block and plastic drawer in 4 year old classroom. Need to be replaced. Observed wigs in classroom need to be cleaned regularly and keep clean. Observed ripped and tear blue chair in after school room. Need repair or replace.
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 REPEAT Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825. Observed holes on wall near the microwave and hand sink. Need patching and repainting. Observed stain on ceiling in laundry room in infant room. Need repaint and touch up. Observed floor tiles cracked and chipped throughout.
39 2 Equipment clean and in good repair; maintained as required: .2826 No No No Keep all ventilation related equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2826 (b). Observed slightly dusty on ceiling vents in bathrooms/classrooms. Need cleaning and keep clean. REPEAT Keep all light fixtures clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2826 (a). Observed broken lights in after school restroom and kitchen. Need light fixture repair/replacement. Lighting shall be capable of illumination to at least 50 foot-candles at work surfaces describe in 15A NCAC 18A .2826 (a). Observed lighting in the kitchen at 11 foot candles. Light fixture need to be repair/replace and ensure it is at least 50 foot candles at all work surfaces.
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 All play ground equipment must be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2832 (c ). Observed broken play kitchen toy outside on the way to playground. Need repair/replace.