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Name

A CHILDS CHOICE LEARNING CENTER II

Address

322 S GARDNER AVE

City/State/ZIP

CHARLOTTE

28208

Premise Type

42 - Child Care

County

Mecklenburg

Inspection Date

8/21/2015

Final Score @ Grade

General Comments

General Comment: #12. Wipe top of gasket on refrigeration unit door in main kitchen. #16. Observed hot water temperature in new back building max out at 113F. Mrs. LIttlejohn turned down hot water on water heater and water temperature ranged from 107F-110F at hand washing sinks. Water temperature was within range in front building and after school building.**Hot water shall be maintained between 80°F and 110°F at hand washing sinks accessible to children. 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e). #22. Observed no paper towels or soap at hand washing sink within classrooms that were not being used(front building and rainy day room). Provide soap and paper towels at all hand washing sinks at all times!**Liquid soap and disposable towels shall be provided and accessible at all hand washing sinks. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (d). #34. Observed sealant worn from cubbies/ storage area shelving in after school room. Reseal/ revarnish cubbies/ storage shelving which sealant has worn off. Wipe/clean kitchenette set in after school room. Label dirty toy bin in infant room.**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). #49. General cleaning of toys on playground area from last night heavy rain.**All play ground equipment must be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2832 (c ). Mrs. Littlejohn present at time of inspection. All three building inspected under one daycare license.

Violations

CDI=Corrected During Inspection

R=Repeat Violation

VR=Verification Required

Violation Item	Demerits	Violation Description	CDI	R	VR	Comments
13	3	Proper storage and handling of clean equipment, utensils and single-service articles: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814	No	No	No	Observed single service articles( plastic cups) for water not properly stored in emergency bags to take outside. Store single service articles(cups) in plastic bag before placing in emergency bag to take outside. Wipe/clean crumb from base of drawer under oven in after school building. Single-service articles must be kept clean and protected from contamination. 15A NCAC 18A .2809 (8), .2814 (a) and (b). Protect food service equipment from contamination. 15A NCAC 18A .2814 (a) and (b).
19	2	Approved drinking fountains, pressure regulated, clean: .2815, .2836	No	No	No	Observed low water pressure on smaller water fountain located in new building. Increase water pressure on water fountain so water will come up slightly beyond the mouth guard on fountain. Do not want children mouth touching the guard or water nozzle when trying to get water. 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).
21	4	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	Observed leaking plumbing fixture under hand washing sink in front building at hand washing sink near office in classroom area and old infant room diaper changing station. Repair leaks under hand washing sinks! Observed a new shelf in kitchen area placed in front of hand washing sink. REMOVE SHELF FROM IN FRONT OF HAND WASHING SINK. HAND WASHING SINK SHALL BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES!Keep hand washing sinks clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a).
31	2	Facilities provided for proper storage, used and kept clean: .2820	No	No	No	Observed storage areas/spaces/closets unorganized. Organize storage spaces, areas, closet and office. Observed some storage under hand washing sink in new back building. Storage under hand washing sink was not food related. Recommend if storing items(art supplies,toys,etc) under hand washing sink placing items in plastic bin with a lid due to possible leaks under sinks.Adequate space shall be provided for the storage of equipment, furniture, toys, clothes, linens, backpacks, book bags, diaper bags, beds, cots, mats, and supplies and shall be kept clean. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (a).
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	Repair ceiling in front building and repaint. Repair floor in front of hand washing sink in old infant room. Patch hole in bathroom door in kitchen. Replace damaged floor tiles in employee bathroom near kitchen and back storage room near employee bathroom. Repair corner of wall near ceiling in back storage room. Clean base of wall and floor near second entrance door in after school building. Clean door framing and area around light switch in after school boys bathroom. Repaint area of wall in after school room where wall was repaired. Patch hole around plumbing fixture in after school building kitchen.Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825.
44	2	Solid waste properly handled; containers and cleaning equipment kept clean; can cleaning facilities adequate: .2830, .2836	No	No	No	Remove old plastic can wash, broken toys and old railing from premises located outside back kitchen door in grass area.Solid wastes shall be disposed of in a manner that prevents insect breeding and public nuisances. 15A NCAC 18A .2830 (d).