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NamePRECIOUS CHILD ACADEMY #3
Address9935 PACKARD STREET
 
City/State/ZIP
PINEVILLE NC 28134
Premise Type42 - Child Care
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 12/5/2024
Final Score @ Grade
7
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
17 0 Hot water in excess of 120ºF not allowed in areas accessible to children No No No General Comment: 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e) Hot water that exceeds 120 degrees Fahrenheit is a burn hazard and shall not be provided in areas accessible to children. Observed kitchen unlocked with no one in kitchen. Needs to be locked.
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 toilets in need of cleaning in Violet room which is closed and in Magenta room which is only sometimes used for gym time.
22 0 Soap, approved hand drying devices, toilet tissue paper available: .2817, .2818, .2836 No No No General Comment: 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (d). Liquid soap and disposable towels or other hand-drying devices shall be provided at every handwash lavatory area. Observed paper towels missing in magenta room which is sometimes used for an indoor gym/play area. Needs paper towels.
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 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 mats cracking in Green classroom. Needs repair/replacement.
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 green bean bag chair tearing in Yellow classroom. 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 in Green Classroom when kids were not at water play stations and were drawing at tables. Teacher stated she fills water play tables every morning. Needs to be filled immediately before beginning a water play session and emptied after each session.
37 0 Easily cleanable, clean, and in good repair; carpets vacuumed as required and extraction cleaned; date cleaned___________: .2824, .2825, .2832, .2836 No No No General Comment: 15A NCAC 18A .2825 (a) In child care centers, the walls and ceilings, including doors and windows, of all rooms and areas, shall be kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. All walls and ceilings shall be free of peeling, flaking, chalking, or otherwise deteriorating paint. Observed stained ceiling tiles in Magenta room. Needs to be checked for leaks and repaired.