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5
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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
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No |
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 left opened bulk cookies package in cabinet in Room 1. Observed an opened bulk bag of grits on shelving in the kitchen, with tape to keep close. Once pre-packaged of food has been opened, items need to be stored in resealable bag or container properly.
15A NCAC 18A .2806 (b) Food that is stored in child care center classrooms or other rooms intended for child care use, shall be limited to foods that are individually packaged unless the classroom is equipped with a food preparation area.- Observed a bulk package of cookies in cabinet in room 1. EHS and director discussed the proper way to prepare the individual package from bulk in the kitchen and the classroom can keep the individual package in the cabinet for serving when needed.
15A NCAC 18A .2806 (d) Specialty bulk milk that is sent from home for consumption by a child while at the child care center may be stored as set forth in the 2800 rules when the child's parent or guardian provides written permission and the specialty bulk milk is sent to the child care center at the beginning of each week unopened, labeled with the date received by the child care center, and labeled with the name of the child to whom the bulk specialty milk belongs. Any remaining bulk specialty milk shall be sent home at the end of the week with the child to whom the bulk specialty milk belongs.- Observed specialty milk in the refrigerator in Room 3 without date. Observed several specialty milks in the kitchen dated 11/28, 11/27, 12/1, 12/3. EHS, director, and kitchen staff discussed the proper way to handle the specialty milks in accordance to this rules. Ensure the specialty milks that was send from home is not opened and has a child name and date that was received at the center. All specialty milks shall be sent home with a child at the end of the week or discarded. |
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7
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0
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Thermometers provided, accurate: .2804, .2807, .2808, .2836 |
No |
No
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No |
General Comment:
15A NCAC 18A .2807 (h) Metal stem-type, thin probe, numerically scaled indicating product thermometers, accurate to ± 3 degrees Fahrenheit shall be used to ensure the maintenance of the internal cooking temperatures of all potentially hazardous foods required under this Rule.- Observed the kitchen without the thin probe thermometer. Obtain and thin probe thermometer. |
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26
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2
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Approved cleaning solution and approved disinfectant provided; test kit available when required: .2817, .2818, .2819, .2820, .2836 |
No |
No
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No |
15A NCAC 18A .2812 (i) An approved disinfectant shall be provided for cleaning purposes. When a chlorine solution is prepared by a child care center employee for use as an approved disinfectant, then the solution shall be prepared for use within 24 hours, and a testing method shall be used to ensure compliance with the prescribed chlorine concentration (500 -800 ppm).- Observed no disinfectant solution bottle available at the diaper changing table in room 2. Provide the disinfectant bottle for cleaning purposes at the changing table in room 2. Observed the disinfectant solution throughout the facility measured at 250 ppm. EHS asked the facility to correct the strength of the solution and ensure to provide the correct concentration between 500 -800 ppm of chlorine. |
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29
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6
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Hazardous products properly stored and locked: .2820 |
No |
No
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No |
PROVISIONAL ITEM:
15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b) (c). All hazardous items must be stored behind lock and key. A locked kitchen is not considered to be a locked storage room or cabinet for the purpose of this rule -Observed unlock room/storage which provide access to the outside for emergency evacuation. There are Clorox containers in a box on the shelf, and small air freshener container on top of the cubby. Observed aerosol cans of shaving cream in unlock cabinet in room 12. Observed Clorox disinfectant wipes that has label “Keep out of reach of children” and extra warning at the back in unlock cabinet in room 12, 11, 9. Observed containers of Clorox in the unlock cabinet/storage room in the kitchen. Ensure to put away all hazardous items in a lock cabinet or storage. *** Locked storage rooms and cabinets shall include those which are unlocked with a combination lock, electronic or magnetic device, keypad, key, or equivalent locking device.*** |
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30
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3
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Non-hazardous products properly stored: .2820 |
No |
No
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No |
REPEAT
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 hand sanitizer bottles/ lotion on the table/cubby in the unlock room in room 1. Observed hand sanitizer bottles in unlock cabinet stored less than 5ft in room 9, lotion in teacher bag less than 5ft in room 6. Observed diaper cream in unlock cabinet less that 5ft in room 2. Ensure to store all non-hazardous items at 5ft or above.
15A NCAC 18A .2820 (c) Bulk soaps shall be kept inaccessible to children by storing the product at least 5ft above the floor.- Observed a bulk container of hand soap in unlock cabinet less than 5ft in room 7. Keep item at 5ft or above.
15A NCAC 18A .2820 (g).Purses, that do not contain hazardous items, must be stored 5 ft above the floor, behind lock and key, or behind a child safety lock.- Observed teacher bags and personal belongings throughout the facility stored in the unlocked cabinets or on the floor/table less than 5ft. Put all purses/bags without non-hazardous items inside at 5ft or above. |
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31
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0
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Facilities provided for proper storage, used and kept clean: .2820 |
No |
No
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No |
General Comment:
15A NCAC 18A .2820 (f) A child's coats, hats, bags, and other items or accessories belonging to a child that are stored using cubicles, lockers, or coat hooks shall not come into contact with stored items belonging to other children.- Observed cubbies where children’s items stored in and they are touching each other. Ensure to provide enough adequate space where it allows items not to touch each other while in use. |
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32
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0
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Adequate linen provided and properly stored; adequate beds, cots, mats provided, in good repair, properly stored, labeled, spaced during use: .2821, .2836 |
No |
No
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No |
General Comment:
15A NCAC 18A .2821 (a). In child care centers, beds, cribs, cots, mats, and play pens shall be kept clean and in good repair, stored to prevent contamination, and cleaned and sanitized between users.- Observed damaged mattresses in room 3 (Currently no infant is enrolling at this time, and this classroom is currently empty, not in use). Mattresses need to be replaces. Observed some classrooms with damaged dividers between the napping mats for children. Ensure to keep all mats separate and not touching each other. |
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34
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4
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Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836 |
No |
No
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No |
REPEAT
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 tables filled in several classrooms while children were eating lunch and engaging in other activities. Teacher stated that water table are filled and emptied once daily or twice. Ensure to empty the water and clean out station at the end of each session. Teacher, EHS and director discussed proper way to handle the water play table going forward per notated rule. |
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35
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0
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Mouth-contact surfaces cleaned and sanitized in rooms designated for children who are not toilet trained: .2822, .2836 |
No |
No
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No |
General Comment:
15A NCAC 18A .2822 (a). In rooms designated for children who are not toilet trained, toys and other mouth-contact surfaces that are used by children shall be cleaned and then sanitized after each use and when visibly dirty. Toys and other mouth-contact surfaces shall be cleaned and sanitized as follows:
(1) the items shall be scrubbed in warm, soapy water, using a brush to reach into any crevices;
(2) the items shall be rinsed in clean water;
(3) the items shall be submerged in a sanitizing solution for at least two minutes or in accordance with the instructions on the label of the sanitizing solution; and
(4) the items shall be air dried.
- According to teacher in room 4. dirty toys were collected and put in dirty bin and get clean at the end of the day. Teacher wash/rinse the toys in the sink in classroom and spray sanitizer solution on toys and let them air dry. Proper toys cleaning discussed with teacher and director at the time of inspection. All dirty toys shall be washed/rinsed/sanitized properly in the kitchen at the three compartment sinks. Or 3 step bins suggested, label (wash/rinse/sanitize) which some classrooms has the system in place. Some toys that cannot not be submerged in water after washed and rinsed, the sanitizer spray can be used. All toys that can be in the water should be submerged in sanitizer solution for at least 2 minutes and let air dry after. Ensure to use/provide the correct strength of sanitizer solution when cleaning toys. |
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49
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0
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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
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No |
General Comment:
15A NCAC 18A .2832 (a).In the child care center premises and outdoor learning environment. Debris, glass, dilapidated structures, and broken play equipment shall be removed from areas accessible to children. Wells, grease traps, cisterns, and utility equipment shall be made inaccessible to children.- Observed the AC units utility equipment was surrounded by fence and gate. The gate is left unlocked where it can be accessible to children. This is a pathway for children to get to their classroom with their parents during morning time. EHS suggested director to put a lock on the gate and keep it inaccessible to children. |
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