| 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 digital thermometer not working properly, displaying an error code. |
|
16
|
4
|
Hot water supplied and maintained as required in all other areas: .2815, .2836 |
No |
No
|
No |
Hot water supplied to clothes washing machines shall be 120°F or above. 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e). Observed infant room washing machine at 88F. |
|
19
|
2
|
Approved drinking fountains, pressure regulated, clean: .2815, .2836 |
No |
No
|
No |
Keep water fountains clean at all times. 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (f). Repeat: Observed water fountains in pre-k 2 class with build-up around nozzles. Keep clean. |
|
22
|
3
|
Soap, approved hand drying devices, toilet tissue paper available: .2817, .2818, .2836 |
No |
No
|
No |
Disposable towels shall be provided at all hand washing sinks. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (d). Repeat: Observed no paper towels at food prep hand sink in infant room. Many paper towel dispensers with jambed or hard to pull paper towels throughout. |
|
23
|
2
|
Approved storage in toilet rooms, lavatories free of storage; hand wash signs posted: .2817, .2818, .2836 |
No |
No
|
No |
Limit storage in restrooms to toileting and diapering items only. 15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a). Repeat: Observed tables, and stockpiles of clothing and diapers/pull ups in bathrooms. Should not have bins of clothing or unopened packaging of diapers in bathrooms. |
|
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). Repeat: Observed a diaper change in infant 1 not even remotely close to the posted procedures. Infant 2 was much closer. Training needed for correct diaper changing procedures with staff. |
|
30
|
3
|
Non-hazardous products properly stored: .2820 |
No |
No
|
No |
Purses, that do not contain hazardous items, must be stored 5 ft above the floor, behind lock and key, or behind a child safety lock. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (f). Observed several purses not stored 5 feet above the floor or in locked closet. |
|
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 in more than 1 classroom napping less than 18" apart without a partition |
|
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 furniture in rooms with tape residue. Several vinyl pillows with tears. Undersides of high chair trays with dried food. Rusted/soiled exterior of washing maching (main). Tub in women's bathroom needs to be kept clean even though it is not used. Torn books in several areas. |
|
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 |
Wells, grease traps, cisterns and utility equipment shall be made inaccessible to children. 15A NCAC 18A .2832 (a). Observed utility area and rainwater wash basin not locked. Keep these areas locked.
Keep the premises clean and free of dilapidated structures and broken play equipment. 15A NCAC 18A .2832 (a). Repeat: Observed a dilapidated shed on premises. |