| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
7
|
2
|
Thermometers provided, accurate: .2804, .2807, .2808, .2836 |
No |
No
|
No |
Facilities shall maintain an accurate and calibrated metal stem thermometer. 15A NCAC 18A .2807 (h) and .2809 (12). Observed thermometer start at 50F, can't calibrate using ice method. Dead battery in digital thermometer. |
|
12
|
4
|
Equipment, non-food contact surfaces clean; in good repair: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814 |
No |
No
|
No |
Keep all non-food contact surfaces and equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (f) and .2809 (1) and (3). Observed cabinets edging in disrepair in kitchen. Microwave with rusted interior and dried food debris. Undersides of high chair trays with dried food build-up. |
|
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 |
Keep handwashing sinks clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a). Observed moldy caulking around hand sinks at diaper changing table, toddler room. Observed cabinets below sinks need wiping out throughout facility. One sink not working in unused classroom. |
|
23
|
2
|
Approved storage in toilet rooms, lavatories free of storage; hand wash signs posted: .2817, .2818, .2836 |
No |
No
|
No |
Handwashing sinks must be free of storage. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a). Observed toys, learning activities and single service stored below hand sinks in several classrooms. Do not store items below sink plumbing. |
|
27
|
4
|
Free of storage and in good repair; cleaning and disinfecting solutions labeled; approved diapering methods used; diaper changing and handwashing signs posted: .2817, .2818, .2819, .2820, .2836 |
No |
No
|
No |
Follow the correct diaper changing procedure as described in 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (d). Observed incorrect diaper changing procedure in toddler room. Gloves were removed at end of diaper change when it was time to wash hands. CDI through verbal instruction. |
|
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 |
Children must be spaced at least 18 inches apart or separated by a partition while napping. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (e). Observed children napping in cribs spaced less than 18 inches apart, no plexiglass barrier. Children napping less than 18 inches apart in 2 year old class. |
|
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 tape residue on furniture throughout center. Damaged vinyl couch in unused classroom.
Hard plastic toys may be washed, rinsed, and sanitized in a dishwasher, food preparation handwashing sink, or in the kitchen sink. 15A NCAC 18A .2822 (a) and .2810 (f). Observed toys/art brushes in several diaper changing sinks to be washed. Do not wash toys in diaper changing sinks. |
|
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 chipped paint in several classrooms. Stained ceiling tiles in infant room and village. Dusty window areas in unused classrooms. |