| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
2
|
5
|
Proper handwashing procedure: .2803, .2836 |
No |
No
|
No |
Handwashing procedure shall include: (1) using liquid soap and tempered water; (2) rubbing hands vigorously with soap and tempered water for 15 seconds; (3) washing all surfaces of the hands, to include the backs of hands, palms, wrists, under fingernails and between fingers; (4) rinsing well for 10 seconds; (5) drying hands with a paper towel or other hand-drying device; and (6) turning off faucet with a paper towel or other method without recontaminating hands. 15A NCAC 18A .2803 (c). Observed staff watching 2 year old wash hands, help children until they remember the steps. Same staff turned off faucet with hand |
|
5
|
0
|
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 |
Store all foods in approved re-sealable bags or containers once opened. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (a). Observed box of cereal stored without baggie. Cardboard boxes don’t seal so need to be put in sealable container
Baby food served out of the jar, directly to one child, shall be discarded after each feeding. 15A NCAC 18A .2804 (d). Through discussion, after observing opened baby food in fridge, child is fed directly from jar. Put food in bowl, then can save the remainder with name and date.
Label all food brought from home with the child’s name and the date that the food was brought into the facility. 15A NCAC 18A .2804 (f). Observed cereal provided by parents with no name or date opened. |
|
10
|
5
|
Food contact surfaces properly washed, rinsed, sanitized and air dried; single-service articles not re-used: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814 |
No |
No
|
No |
Highchair feeding trays, shall be washed, rinsed, and sanitized after each use. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (e). Observed dried food debris on undersides of high chair trays. Trays must go to kitchen for W/R/S minimum 1 time/day.
Multi-service utensils must be washed, rinsed, and sanitized after each use. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (e). Staff said they wash spoons/bowls in hand sink. All utensils shall go to kitchen for W/R/S |
|
12
|
0
|
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 build-up in bottle warmer interior. Clean daily |
|
19
|
2
|
Approved drinking fountains, pressure regulated, clean: .2815, .2836 |
No |
No
|
No |
Water pressure at drinking fountains must be high enough so that water clears mouth nozzle, and so that water does not splash on the floor. 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (f). Observed water fountain with too low water pressure. Needs to be regulated. |
|
23
|
0
|
Approved storage in toilet rooms, lavatories free of storage; hand wash signs posted: .2817, .2818, .2836 |
No |
No
|
No |
Limit storage in restrooms to toileting and diapering items only. 15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a). Observed toys stored in one jack n Jill bathroom |
|
25
|
6
|
Diapering surfaces cleaned and disinfected after each use: .2817, .2818, .2819, .2820, .2836 |
No |
No
|
No |
The diaper changing surface shall be properly disinfected between each child. 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (c ). Observed staff in 2’s classroom not clean changing table. Other staff did not correct so i asked if the table was going to be cleaned, she proceeded to clean and sanitize. In infant room, staff said they had already changed all the children. I reviewed the paperwork and noticed 4 changes within 10 minutes and 2 with the same time. She said she changed them super quick and didn’t let the disinfectant sit. |
|
29
|
6
|
Hazardous products properly stored and locked: .2820 |
No |
No
|
No |
All hazardous items must be stored behind lock and key. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b). Observed unlocked aerosol can in classroom closet. Custodial closet with hazardous items unlocked. |
|
30
|
3
|
Non-hazardous products properly stored: .2820 |
No |
No
|
No |
Approved non-hazardous products must be stored 5 ft above the floor or behind lock and key. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b), (c ) and (d). Observed hand sanitizer on parent sign-in desk. |
|
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 |
Sleeping mats, cribs, and cots shall be stored to prevent contamination. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (a). Observed mats without barriers stored stacked in closet
All sleeping mats, used during nap time, shall be waterproof, washable, and at least 2 inches thick. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (b). Observed many mats in disrepair. Once vinyl damaged can no longer be disinfected properly
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. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (b). Observed crib mattresses with frayed edges. Many need replacing |
|
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 damaged, books damaged. Cabinets in classrooms need repair where hinges are damaged. Some cabinets in classrooms look water damaged. Water play table with old water. Staff said they didn’t know there was water in the table. Closed classrooms need decluttering. |
|
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 a lot of ceiling damage throughout. Majority of carpeting is stained. Walls need cleaning of handprints and grimy marks. Reattach loose/missing baseboards |
|
39
|
0
|
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 some dusty vents.
Light bulbs must be shatterproof or shielded. 15A NCAC 18A .2826 (a). Observed light not covered or shatterproof in after school classroom closet. |
|
44
|
0
|
Solid waste properly handled; containers and cleaning equipment kept clean; can cleaning facilities adequate: .2830, .2836 |
No |
No
|
No |
Install dumpster drain plug to prevent insect and vermin nuisances. 15A NCAC 18A .2830 (d). Observed no drain plug in dumpster. |
|
48
|
0
|
Pest control; premises free of conditions that harbor or attract pests: .2831, .2832 |
No |
No
|
No |
Keep the facility free of rodents, insects and vermin. 15A NCAC 18A .2831 (b). Observed drain flies in some classrooms. |
|
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 broken/ rusted playground equipment. Climbing structures need power washing of molds/mildews. |