| 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 refrigerator without thermometer inside in toddler room. Place a thermometer inside. |
|
19
|
0
|
Approved drinking fountains, pressure regulated, clean: .2815, .2836 |
No |
No
|
No |
15A NCAC 18A .2815 (f).Drinking fountains, if provided, shall be separate from handwash lavatories and kept clean. Observed water fountain basins and outside of water fountains in need of detailed cleaning throughout center. |
|
21
|
4
|
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 toilets in need of detailed cleaning in infant, toddler, and room 11. |
|
22
|
3
|
Soap, approved hand drying devices, toilet tissue paper available: .2817, .2818, .2836 |
No |
No
|
No |
15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a) In child care centers, toilet tissue paper shall be provided in each toilet room and stored in a clean, dry place. Observed no toilet paper in restroom #15.
15A NCAC 18A .2818 (d). Liquid soap and disposable towels or other hand-drying devices shall be provided at every handwash lavatory area. Observed broken soap dispensers in several classrooms and staff restroom. Paper towel not available at some of the hand sinks. (Room 5, 10, 7, both of toddler rooms). Ensure to provide hand washing supplies at all hand sinks at all time. |
|
28
|
6
|
Medications properly stored: .2820 |
No |
No
|
No |
15A NCAC 18A .2820 (d).Medications, including prescription and non-prescription items, shall be stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container and shall not be stored above food. Observed Tylenol medication bottle in a ziplock bag stored in unlock cabinet in room 7. Director removed the medication bag during time of inspection. EHS will return within 7 calendar days to complete re-inspection for critical violation. |
|
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 aerosol air freshener spray bottle stored in cabinet in staff lounge room that is accessible to children. Observed aerosol sunscreen on counter behind front desk upon EHS arrival to complete inspection. Observed Oxy-cleaner stored in unlock cabinet in room 13. EHS will return within 7 calendar days to complete re-inspection for critical violation. |
|
30
|
3
|
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 approved disinfectants wipes store below 5 ft in room 5 and 9. Observed hand sanitizer bottle/ hand lotion stored below 5 ft in toddler 1, 7 and on the counter at the front desk. Observed diaper cream stored below 5 feet in improperly locked cabinet in classroom 15 (approved locks are combination lock, electronic or magnetic device, keypad, key, or equivalent locking device). |
|
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 |
15A NCAC 18A .2824 (a). Floors and floor coverings in food preparation, food storage, utensil washing, toilet rooms, and laundry areas shall be constructed of nonabsorbent material and shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed flooring in laundry in need of detailed cleaning. |
|
42
|
0
|
Designated area for sick children; maintained as required; written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events: .2827, .2836 |
No |
No
|
No |
15A NCAC 18A .2827 (d). The child care center shall have written procedures that employees shall follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the center. The procedures shall address the specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of
employees, children, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. Observed the center currently without the written procedure of Diarrhea and vomiting procedures. The center is working on getting a kit and procedure in place. EHS emailed center new required procedure documentation. |
|
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 |
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 standing water in buckets on toddler playground. Observed one ant pile on older kids playground. |