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NameSUNSHINE HOUSE, THE
Address14420 REESE BLVD
 
City/State/ZIP
HUNTERSVILLE NC 28078
Premise Type42 - Child Care
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 2/23/2023
Final Score @ Grade
26
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
2 5 Proper handwashing procedure: .2803, .2836 No No No Handwashing procedure shall include: (1) using liquid soap and tempered water; (2) rubbing hands vigorously with soap and tempered water for 15 seconds; (3) washing all surfaces of the hands, to include the backs of hands, palms, wrists, under fingernails and between fingers; (4) rinsing well for 10 seconds; (5) drying hands with a paper towel or other hand-drying device; and (6) turning off faucet with a paper towel or other method without recontaminating hands. 15A NCAC 18A .2803 (c). Observed teacher turn off water with hands not paper towel.
5 5 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 No All food shall be stored and handled in a manner that protects it from contamination. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (d),(f), .2807 (b), and .2808 (e). Observed specialty milks in kitchen dated 2-3 weeks prior, send specialty milk provided by parents home at end of week or dispose of it.
11 2 Approved sanitizer provided;test kit available: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814 No No No Quaternary Ammonium sanitizing solutions shall be maintained between 200 - 400 ppm. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (b)(5)(D). Observed no sanitizer test strips. Need quat strips for kitchen sanitizer.
19 0 Approved drinking fountains, pressure regulated, clean: .2815, .2836 No No No Keep water fountains clean at all times. 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (f). Observed water fountains need cleaning. (Nozzles are covered and not in use). Clean and recover.
22 0 Soap, approved hand drying devices, toilet tissue paper available: .2817, .2818, .2836 No No No Liquid soap and disposable towels shall be provided and accessible at all hand washing sinks. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (d). Observed several dispensers will dead batteries. Make sure all dispensers are operable.
26 0 Approved cleaning solution and approved disinfectant provided; test kit available when required: .2817, .2818, .2819, .2820, .2836 No No No Provide test strips for the chlorine disinfectant. 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (c ). Observed test strips did not have a comparison chart. Comparison charts are a required part of a test kit.
29 0 Hazardous products properly stored and locked: .2820 No No No All hazardous items must be stored behind lock and key. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b). Critical Violation- Observed cleaner disinfectant, and deet free insect repellant unlocked. All hazardous items must be locked.
30 3 Non-hazardous products properly stored: .2820 No No No 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). Repeat-Observed hand sanitizer and lotion stored less than 5 feet in classrooms.
31 0 Facilities provided for proper storage, used and kept clean: .2820 No No No Coat hooks must be 12 inches apart. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (e). Observed different children’s coats on either hook.
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 All crib and play pens, used for sleeping, shall have an easily cleanable, waterproof, washable, firm, and tight fitting mattress that is at least 2 inches thick. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (b). Observed majority of crib mattresses in disrepair. Sleeping mats, cribs, and cots shall be stored to prevent contamination. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (a). Observed blankets stored under sheet causing sheets and blankets to come in contact with with other child’s sheets and blankets.
34 4 Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836 No No No 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). Observed a LOT of toys in disrepair. Remove tape residue from furniture, Debris on shelving and toy bins.
35 0 Mouth-contact surfaces cleaned and sanitized in rooms designated for children who are not toilet trained: .2822, .2836 No No No In areas where children are not toilet trained, small mouth contact toys shall be washed, rinsed, sanitized (submerged for 2 minutes), and allowed to air dry, after use and more frequently when visibly dirty. 15A NCAC 18A .2822 (a). Observed teacher returned toys on floor back into bin in play area in classroom of potty training children.
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 Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825. Observed walls need wiping down of spills and splatters. Barn door casing in poor repair in several classrooms. Sills need replacing where paint is damaged. Walls in rooms in which food is stored, handled or prepared, utensil-washing rooms, and toilet rooms shall be non-absorbent. 15A NCAC 18A .2825 (b). Observed 2 ceiling tiles in kitchen need to be replaced with vinyl wrapped tiles.
49 0 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 Keep the premises clean and free of dilapidated structures and broken play equipment. 15A NCAC 18A .2832 (a). Observed lots of broken/damaged toys on playground. Keep the property free of high vegetation. 15A NCAC 18A .2831 (i). Observed Holly and other large shrubs growing through fence Sandboxes must be covered when not in use and kept clean. 15A NCAC 18A .2832 (c ) (2). Observed sandbox’s without covers.