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Name

PRECIOUS CHILD ACADEMY #2

Address

9830 PACKARD ST

City/State/ZIP

PINEVILLE

28134

Premise Type

42 - Child Care

County

Mecklenburg

Inspection Date

1/21/2021

Final Score @ Grade

General Comments

NO POINTS #20-CRITICAL VIOLATION-In child care centers, areas accessible to children shall be free of identified lead poisoning hazards as defined in G.S. 130A-131.7(7). This facility needs to have drinking water tested for lead. Deadline was 10/20. Will email link for water lab that received the grant (free) and certified labs (center pays). #29-CRITICAL VIOLATION-All hazardous items must be stored behind lock and key. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b). Observed unlocked disinfectant not used for diaper changing and unlocked staff bathroom with air freshener not secured. #35-In areas where children are not toilet trained, small mouth contact toys shall be washed, rinsed, sanitized (submerged for 2 minutes), and allowed to air dry, after use and more frequently when visibly dirty. 15A NCAC 18A .2822 (a). Through discussion staff said they are using the disinfectant to spray toys. Toys cannot be disinfected, it leaves a residue behind that the children can transfer onto their hands.

Violations

CDI=Corrected During Inspection

R=Repeat Violation

VR=Verification Required

Violation Item	Demerits	Violation Description	CDI	R	VR	Comments
16	4	Hot water supplied and maintained as required in all other areas: .2815, .2836	No	No	No	Hot water shall be maintained between 80°F and 110°F at handwashing sinks accessible to children. 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e). Observed hot water in toddler room spike to 113F then drop back down. Mixing valve may be failing
18	3	Backflow prevention provided, no cross connections: .2815, .2836	No	No	No	Maintain backflow prevention on all hose bibs and threaded faucets. 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (c). Observed no backflow preventers on outside faucet.
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 vinyl furniture in disrepair.
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	Keep the premises clean and free of dilapidated structures and broken play equipment. 15A NCAC 18A .2832 (a). Observed infant buggies that need cleaning of debris and bird's nest.