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Name

GRACE CHILD CARE CENTER

Address

7000 PROVIDENCE RD

City/State/ZIP

CHARLOTTE

28226

Premise Type

42 - Child Care

County

Mecklenburg

Inspection Date

11/12/2013

Final Score @ Grade

General Comments

Mr. Brent Bitter present during inspection.GC #5: Observed one bag of cereal not properly sealed in baggie or sealed container, kitchen.**Store all foods in approved re-sealable bags or containers once opened. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (a)GC # 13: Observed single service bowls not protected in kitchen cabinet.**Single-service articles must be kept clean and protected from contamination. 15A NCAC 18A .2809 (8), .2814 (a) and (b).GC #49: Observed torn sandbox cover.**Sandboxes must be covered when not in use and kept clean. 15A NCAC 18A .2832 (c ) (2).**Carpets cleaned 6/21/13.**No CCA wood present.Areas Inspected: 2 upstairs classrooms, 3 downstairs classrooms, kitchen, laundry, janitor's closet, 2 playgrounds.**Will reinspect within 7 days. **Gave provisional Status handout.

Violations

CDI=Corrected During Inspection

R=Repeat Violation

VR=Verification Required

Violation Item	Demerits	Violation Description	CDI	R	VR	Comments
7	2	Thermometers provided, accurate: .2804, .2807, .2808, .2836	No	No	No	Observed no metal stem thermometer to check food/water temperetures.**Provide a numerically scaled metal stem-type thermometer accurate to 2°F. 15A NCAC 18A .2807 (h)
29	6	Hazardous products properly stored and locked: .2820	No	No	No	Observed unlocked vaseline, 2 year olds room. Unlocked aerosol spray, cabinet in upstairs womens bathroom. Unlocked white board cleaner, 3 year old room. Unlatched cabinet full of cleaners, 4 year old room. (violation GC'd 8/29/12) Make sure doors are latched.**All hazardous items must be stored behind lock and key. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b).
30	3	Non-hazardous products properly stored: .2820	No	No	No	Observed a purse and hand lotion not locked and stored less than 5 feet above floor, toddler room. **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).
31	2	Facilities provided for proper storage, used and kept clean: .2820	No	No	No	Observed medications stored next to cleaners/chemicals in toddler and infant rooms.**Toxic substances shall be stored below or separate from medications and food. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b)
34	4	Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836	No	No	No	Observed some vinyl furniture with tears or fraying in the material, couple classrooms. Furniture with damaged particle board, several classrooms. Diaper changing table base with water damage. Diaper changing table dirty under pad, toddler room. Bottom sides of high chair trays with dried food debris.**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).
39	2	Equipment clean and in good repair; maintained as required: .2826	No	No	No	Observed several window sills and ledges dusty in several classrooms.Keep all ventilation related equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2826 (b).Observed light not shatterproof in track lighting in 4 year old room.Light bulbs must be shatterproof or shielded. 15A NCAC 18A .2826 (a).