| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
7
|
0
|
Thermometers provided, accurate: .2804, .2807, .2808, .2836 |
No |
No
|
No |
15A NCAC 18A .2806 (j) (1) Each refrigerator shall be provided with a numerically scaled indicating thermometer that is accurate to ± 3 degrees Fahrenheit and located to measure the air temperature in the warmest part of the refrigerator. Recording thermometers that are accurate to ± 3 degrees Fahrenheit may be used in lieu of indicating thermometers.
Observed no thermometer in refrigerator. Staff placed thermometer in refrigerator. |
|
20
|
6
|
No identified lead poisoning hazards in accordance with NCGS 130A-131.7(7): .2816 |
No |
No
|
No |
15A NCAC 18A .2816 (b) (1) Child care operators, as defined under G.S. 110-86(7), shall test, once every three years, all water outlets used for drinking or food preparation. Samples shall also be collected and tested within 30 calendar days of completion of any renovations or repairs that may impact the facility's drinking water infrastructure, such as repair or replacement of all or part of drinking water service lines or faucets, at impacted outlets. The operator shall provide documentation of testing results for review by the Department during each unannounced routine sanitation inspection.
Observed facility has not had water tested since April 2021. Facility is due for drinking and food prep water testing for lead. Facility should go to Clean Classrooms For Carolina Kids website to register for testing. PROVISIONAL ITEM. |
|
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 .2817 (a. All toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed loose toilet seat in Toddler 2 classroom. Needs tightening. |
|
22
|
0
|
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 soap and paper towels not stocked at handsinks in bathrooms because facility states children only use handsinks outside of bathrooms. All hand sinks need to have soap and paper towels. |
|
26
|
2
|
Approved cleaning solution and approved disinfectant provided; test kit available when required: .2817, .2818, .2819, .2820, .2836 |
No |
No
|
No |
15A NCAC 18A .2812 (i) An approved disinfectant shall be provided for cleaning purposes. When a chlorine solution is prepared by a child care center employee for use as an approved disinfectant, then the solution shall be prepared for use within 24 hours, and a testing method shall be used to ensure compliance with the prescribed chlorine concentration (500 -800 ppm). Observed disinfectant at 250 ppm. Needs to be 500-800 ppm. REPEAT. |
|
29
|
6
|
Hazardous products properly stored and locked: .2820 |
No |
No
|
No |
15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b). All hazardous items must be stored behind lock and key. Observed fabuloso stored in unlocked and unlabeled spray bottle in Toddler 2 classroom bathroom. Observed storage closet at end of hall unlocked containing paint/primer and pesticides. REPEAT. PROVISIONAL ITEM.
15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b).Keys used to access hazardous item storage must be out of reach of children (5 ft above the floor) and stored separately from lock. Observed key to closet containing hazardous items on a long string that hangs key below 5ft. Key needs to be 5ft above the floor. |
|
30
|
0
|
Non-hazardous products properly stored: .2820 |
No |
No
|
No |
15A NCAC 18A .2820 (c). Non-aerosol sanitizing solutions, approved disinfectants, detergent solutions, hand antiseptics, and hand lotions shall be kept inaccessible to children when not in use by storing the items 5 ft above the floor or behind lock and key. Observed lotion less than 5ft up in Preschool 1 classroom. Observed handsanitizer in outside bag less than 5ft up in toddler 2 classroom. Needs to be stored 5ft up or locked. |
|
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. Observed stained ceiling in kitchen storage room. Check for leaks and repair. Observed peeling ceiling in Preschool 1 classroom. Repair. REPEAT. |
|
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 |
5A NCAC 18A .2831 (c). For outdoor toys and play equipment, including all structures accessible to children, the following shall apply:
(1) Equipment and toys shall be kept clean, in good repair, and free of peeling, flaking, or chalking
paint, rust, and corrosion; and
(2) A sandbox used in outdoor play shall be constructed to allow for drainage of water and shall be
covered when not in use and kept clean.
Observed damage and equipment peeling at stairs of playground structure. Observed damage to slide. Observed rubber track torn on playground. Needs repair. REPEAT.
15A NCAC 18A .2832 (a). Child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, shall be kept clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. Observed overgrown raised bed that could attract and harbor pests. Needs trimming. |