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NameCADENCE ACADEMY PRESCHOOL, BALLANTYNE
Address14325 BALLANTYNE MEADOWS DR
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28277
Premise Type42 - Child Care
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 12/13/2023
Final Score @ Grade
14
General CommentsDrinking water testing for lead due 3/27/2024.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
12 4 Equipment, non-food contact surfaces clean; in good repair: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814 No No No 15A NCAC 18A .2809 (3) Other surfaces that do not come into contact with food shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed build up in bottle warmers. Needs cleaning. REPEAT.
23 2 Approved storage in toilet rooms, lavatories free of storage; hand wash signs posted: .2817, .2818, .2836 No No No 15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a). Storage in toilet rooms shall be limited to toileting and diapering supplies. Observed sheets and other items stored in the bathroom in Toddler 2 room. Storage in toilet rooms shall be limited to toileting and diapering supples. REPEAT.
29 0 Hazardous products properly stored and locked: .2820 No No No No points deducted. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b). All hazardous items must be stored behind lock and key. Observed liquid white out stored in/on cabinet not behind lock and key. Needs to be stored behind lock and key.
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 hand sanitizer stored less than 5ft up in Preschool 3 class.
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. Observed ring play furniture in Infant 1 tearing. Observed sticky residue on cabinet/shelving in several rooms. Observed build up on table under diaper changing pad in Preschool 1. Needs repair/cleaning. REPEAT.
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 dust build up on several ceilings around vents. Observed cobwebs around outside door in Infant 1. Observed water damaged base board in Preschool 1 at handsink. Needs cleaning. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 (b). Floors and floor coverings in sleeping and play areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed floors close to walls and edging needing cleaning in several areas. REPEAT.
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 facility does not have vomit and diarrhea cleaning plan. EHS provided a copy.