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Name

BEGINNING YEARS DAY CARE

Address

2211 LITTLE ROCK RD

City/State/ZIP

CHARLOTTE

28214

Premise Type

42 - Child Care

County

Mecklenburg

Inspection Date

5/12/2016

Final Score @ Grade

General Comments

General Comment: #12. Wipe/clean handle and gasket on refrigeration unit in infant room. Defrost ice from freezer section of refrigeration unit in infant room.***Keep all non-food contact surfaces and equipment clean and in good . . repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (f) and .2809 (1) and (3). #13.Observed debris in base of utensil drawer in kitchen. Wipe/clean base of utensil drawer where knives and large cooking utensils are stored.. Protect food service equipment from contamination. 15A NCAC 18A .2814 (a) and (b). #16. Adjust mixing valve on hand washing sink in after school bathroom so water at hand washing sink will be 80F-110F. Nine out of ten hand washing sink had correct water temperature. Water temperature at hand washing sink in first bathroom in after school room was 73F. #30. Observed hand lotion almost emptied not properly stored in room not being used near after school room. Bottle of hand lotion discarded at time of inspection. Store hand lotion five feet vertical distance out of reach of children.***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). #37. Observed varnish worn from toy shelving in toddler room. Observed missing laminate on edge of toy shelving in toddler room. Recommend painting toy shelving where laminate is missing and remove soft foam trim off of shelving. Apply varnish/wood sealant to toy shelving where varnish/sealant has worn off.***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). #32. Replace (2) sleeping mats used in infant room. Cribs in infant room were labeled at time of inspection. Child's name was posted on wall above crib.***All cribs, beds, cots and mats must be labeled with each individual child's name. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (c ). Keep all mats, cots, and cribs clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (a). Mrs. Parker present at time of inspection. Clean out gutters and repair vent piping on pump/lift station near entrance to after school room.

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	Provide metal stem thermometer 0F-220F for checking food temperature. Metal stem thermometer could not be found. Provide a numerically scaled metal stem-type thermometer accurate to 2°F. 15A NCAC 18A .2807 (h) Facilities shall maintain an accurate and calibrated metal stem thermometer. 15A NCAC 18A .2807 (h) and .2809 (12).
27	4	Free of storage and in good repair; cleaning and disinfecting solutions labeled; approved diapering methods used; diaper changing and handwashing signs posted: .2817, .2818, .2819, .2820, .2836	No	No	No	Repaint boarder and top of boarder around top of diaper changing table in infant room. Replace diaper changing pad used on diaper changing table in toddler room with damaged area near seam/ stitch. Observed varnish worn/missing from top of diaper changing table under diaper changing pad. Apply a coat of varnish/sealant to diaper changing table under diaper changing pad. Diaper changing surface must be easily cleanable, non-absorbent, smooth, and intact. 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (b).
29	6	Hazardous products properly stored and locked: .2820	No	No	No	Observed air spray in aerosol container stored within the classroom area in pre k and toddler room. Observed spray bottle on windex not properly stored in pre k room. Store cleaning products/hazardous products and products in aerosol container locked away. All hazardous items must be stored behind lock and key. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b).
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	Patch lower section of wall in storage room across from kitchen. Wipe/clean edge of door in infant room. Clean floor under cot storage area in toddler room. Touch-up paint lower section of wall in toddler room. Monitor and repair carpet near entrance to bathroom in pre k room. Clean doors to bathroom in after school class. Clean wall fixtures in bathroom. Replace missing rubber cove base moulding near steps and entrance to pre k room. Repair damaged ceiling in after school room and repaint. Recaulk hand washing sink to wall in infant room and pre k bathroom. Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825.
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	Tighten loose boards on playground fencing. Repair damaged and loose section of playground fencing in toddler area. Clean toys on playground area. Keep the premises clean and free of dilapidated structures and broken play equipment. 15A NCAC 18A .2832 (a). All play ground equipment must be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2832 (c ).