| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
17
|
0
|
Hot water in excess of 120ºF not allowed in areas accessible to children |
No |
No
|
No |
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 hot coffee pot in unlocked staff room. Keep door locked. |
|
19
|
0
|
Approved drinking fountains, pressure regulated, clean: .2815, .2836 |
No |
No
|
No |
15A NCAC 18A .2815 (f).. The water pressure of a drinking fountain shall be regulated so that an individual's mouth does not come in contact with the nozzle and so that water does not splash on the floor. Observed water fountain with water pressure too high. Adjust so water isn’t splattering onto floor.
15A NCAC 18A .2815 (f).Drinking fountains, if provided, shall be separate from handwash lavatories and kept clean. Observed water fountains with crusted build-up around drains. Keep clean. |
|
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 |
15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a). Lavatories shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed vanity cabinets need wiping out of stains and debris. Some hand sink counters are chipped/pock marked. Hand sinks in infant 1 classroom dirty. Keep clean even though it is a closed room. |
|
22
|
3
|
Soap, approved hand drying devices, toilet tissue paper available: .2817, .2818, .2836 |
No |
No
|
No |
15A NCAC 18A .2818 (d). Liquid soap and disposable towels or other hand-drying devices shall be provided at every handwash lavatory area. Observed no soap or paper towels in one Preschool bathroom. No paper towels or soap provided at left hand sink in older 2’s classroom. |
|
24
|
0
|
Approved facilities as needed: .2817, .2818, .2819, .2820, .2836 |
No |
No
|
No |
15A NCAC 18A .2819 (a) In child care centers, children in diapers shall be changed at stations designated for diapering or toileting. Each diaper changing station shall include a handwash lavatory. Observed mat for diaper changing on floor in Preschool bathroom. Mat must be stored off floor after cleaning and disinfecting (store on hook or shelf in the bathroom). |
|
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. Repeat-Observed frayed climber in toddler 1 class. Tape residue on shelf in Preschool class. Large toys with dirt/debris in older 2’s class. |
|
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 |
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. Repeat- Observed some holes in walls need repair where fixtures/hooks have been changed out. Ceiling tiles dusty throughout. Dust build up on window sills and sashes. |
|
39
|
2
|
Equipment clean and in good repair; maintained as required: .2826 |
No |
No
|
No |
15A NCAC 18A .2826 (a). Light fixtures in all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed light covers blackened/dirty throughout center. |
|
44
|
2
|
Solid waste properly handled; containers and cleaning equipment kept clean; can cleaning facilities adequate: .2830, .2836 |
No |
No
|
No |
15A NCAC 18A .2830 (d) Solid wastes shall be disposed of to prevent conditions that attract and harbor pests and other public health
nuisances. Observed trash pile on ground outside 1 classroom and in dumpster corral. |