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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 10/1/2025
Final Score @ Grade
8
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
5 5 Food properly stored, thawed, prepared, cooked, cooled, handled, served, transported, packaged and identified; only supervised children in kitchen; water from a handwash lavatory not consumed or used for bottle warming:. 2804, .2806, .2808, .2836 No No No 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (d) Bulk food stored in a refrigerator shall be stored in the child care center's kitchen or in an approved food preparation area equipped with a full-size refrigerator. Observed containers of bulk milk stored in small refrigerator in infant room. REPEAT VIOLATION. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (a) Once pre-packaged food has been opened, the food shall be stored in clean, resealable bags or containers made of plastic or glass that are tightly covered and manufactured for the purpose of food storage. Observed rice stored in non resealable bag/container. Needs to be in resealable bag/container.
7 0 Thermometers provided, accurate: .2804, .2807, .2808, .2836 No No No General Comment: 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (j) (1) Each refrigerator shall be provided with a numerically scaled indicating thermometer that is accurate to ± 3 degrees Fahrenheit and located to measure the air temperature in the warmest part of the refrigerator. Recording thermometers that are accurate to ± 3 degrees Fahrenheit may be used in lieu of indicating thermometers. Observed thermometer in refrigerator has cracked red line. Needs replacement.
21 0 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 General Comment: 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a). Lavatories shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed several sinks leaking around faucet when turned on. Needs repair.
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 (b). Cribs and play pens used for sleeping shall be kept clean and equipped with a firm, tight-fitting mattress made of waterproof, washable material at least two inches thick. Observed mattress in infant/ones room made of absorbent material. Needs to be made of waterproof/washable material and 2 inches thick. REPEAT. Facility Director is to switch mattress with one she has that is waterproof/washable and 2 inches thick.
37 0 Easily cleanable, clean, and in good repair; carpets vacuumed as required and extraction cleaned; date cleaned___________: .2824, .2825, .2832, .2836 No No No General Comment: 15A NCAC 18A .2825 (a) In child care centers, the walls and ceilings, including doors and windows, of all rooms and areas, shall be kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. All walls and ceilings shall be free of peeling, flaking, chalking, or otherwise deteriorating paint. Observed base board peeling from wall in toddler bathroom. Needs repair.