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NameFIRST WARD CDC
Address600 E 7TH ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28202
Premise Type42 - Child Care
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 11/15/2023
Final Score @ Grade
13
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
20 0 No identified lead poisoning hazards in accordance with NCGS 130A-131.7(7): .2816 No No No 15A NCAC 18A .2816 (b) (1) Child care operators, as defined under G.S. 110-86(7), shall test, once every three years, all water outlets used for drinking or food preparation. Samples shall also be collected and tested within 30 calendar days of completion of any renovations or repairs that may impact the facility's drinking water infrastructure, such as repair or replacement of all or part of drinking water service lines or faucets, at impacted outlets. The operator shall provide documentation of testing results for review by the Department during each unannounced routine sanitation inspection. Facility last had water tested for lead November 3, 2020. Facility is in the process and has submitted requests for new testing. No points taken as per supervisor.
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 .2817 (a. All toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed toilet flush valve not operating properly in class 8. Needs repair. Points not taken due to repair of items from last inspection.
23 2 Approved storage in toilet rooms, lavatories free of storage; hand wash signs posted: .2817, .2818, .2836 No No No 15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a). Storage in toilet rooms shall be limited to toileting and diapering supplies. Observed dirty toy bag stored in two year old class bathroom. CDI - Bag was moved out of bathroom.
29 0 Hazardous products properly stored and locked: .2820 No No No No points deducted 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b). All hazardous items must be stored behind lock and key. Observed windex stored in cabinet above 5ft but with no lock in Infant room. Observed white out and dry erase board cleaner stored unlocked in Classroom closest to kitchen. All items were moved into locked cabinets.
30 3 Non-hazardous products properly stored: .2820 No No No 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (c). Non-aerosol sanitizing solutions, approved disinfectants, detergent solutions, hand antiseptics, and hand lotions shall be kept inaccessible to children when not in use by storing the items 5 ft above the floor or behind lock and key. Observed sanitizer in Toddler 2 room stored less than 5ft up, observed soapy water in classroom 7 stored less than 5ft up. Needs to be stored 5ft above the floor.
34 4 Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836 No No No 15A NCAC 18A .2822 (a) Toys, equipment, furniture, and any other items accessible to the children shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed cabinets under the sink in several classroom with build up in them. Needs cleaning. 15A NCAC 18A .2822 (d).Water play centers shall be filled with potable water immediately before children begin a water play session. Water shall be emptied after each play session and at a minimum each morning and afternoon, or more often if no longer clean. Observed water play table filled with water in classroom closest to kitchen while children are outside. Needs to be emptied after play session.
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 Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825. - Observed water stained ceiling tiles in the hallway, toddler 2, kitchen, 8, and 9. Observed floor tile cracked near the toilet in room 7. Observed rug in Class 6 stained and in need of vacuuming. REPEAT.