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Name

CHESTERBROOK ACADEMY

Address

8411 BEVERLY CREST BLVD

City/State/ZIP

CHARLOTTE

28270

Premise Type

42 - Child Care

County

Mecklenburg

Inspection Date

12/13/2023

Final Score @ Grade

General Comments

*NOTE: Assistant Director, Carol B., was present during time of inspection. Report emailed to center at the following: Teri.flake@chesterbrookacademy.com

Violations

CDI=Corrected During Inspection

R=Repeat Violation

VR=Verification Required

Violation Item	Demerits	Violation Description	CDI	R	VR	Comments
5	5	Food properly stored, thawed, prepared, cooked, cooled, handled, served, transported, packaged and identified; only supervised children in kitchen; water from a handwash lavatory not consumed or used for bottle warming:. 2804, .2806, .2808, .2836	No	No	No	15A NCAC 18A .2804 (d) All human milk, formula, and other bottled beverages, including beverages in sippy cups, that are sent from home shall be fully prepared and labeled with the date received at the child care center and the name of the child to whom the milk, formula, or beverage belongs before being brought to the child care center. Observed several infant bottles stored in domestic refrigeration unit in infant classroom without child’s name/date.
20	0	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. EHS advises childcare center to complete updated lead water testing, EHS provided center with “Clean Water for Carolina Kids” contact information.
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 1 toilet lid broken in “intermediates” classroom. Observed general detailed cleaning needed to some outside corners of toilets sporadically throughout school building.
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 storage in the restroom not related to diapering/toileting in toddler 1 restroom (box and high chair feeding tray). 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (e) Handwash signs shall be posted at every handwash lavatory area. The signs shall instruct children and child care center employees to wash their hands in accordance with Rule .2803. Observed 1 handwashing sign missing at handsink in toddler 1 classroom. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a). In child care centers lavatories shall not be used for storage. Observed toys stored in handsink basin located in “beginner 2’s” classroom.
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	15A NCAC 18A .2819 (d) Use approved diapering methods as follows: 1) gather supplies, 2) wear disposable gloves (if needed), 3) use a disposable moist towelette to clean child, wiping front to back, 4) dispose of gloves if used and soiled towelettes, 5) wiping the employee's hands and the child's hands with a separate disposable towelette, 6) slide clean diaper under child and apply diapering products if needed using approved methods, 7) fasten diaper and place clothing on child, 8) wash child's hands, 9) and 10) clean and disinfect diapering surface using approved methods, 11) employee washes their hands. Observed teacher in infant classroom leave on soiled gloves throughout entire diaper change process (steps 4 and 5 missed).
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 bulk soap and hand sanitizer stored on shelving in cabinet below 5 feet in “PK2” second restroom.
36	0	Child care center employees wearing gloves, clean clothes, hair restraints where required; no tobacco use: .2808, .2823	No	No	No	15A NCAC 18A .2807 (b). Caregivers shall wear hair restraints when preparing food in the kitchen. Observed employee preparing sandwiches in the kitchen without a hair restraint.
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 .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 peeling paint in restroom of “beginners 2” classroom. Observed minor touch up paint needed throughout center.
39	2	Equipment clean and in good repair; maintained as required: .2826	No	No	No	15A NCAC 18A .2826 (b).Windows and window treatments shall be kept clean and in good repair. All ventilation equipment, including air supply diffusers, return grilles, and fans shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed ceiling fans located in classrooms with heavy dust accumulation throughout center.
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. EHS emailed center new required procedure template.