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Name

MALLARD CREEK LEARNING CENTER

Address

8765 BROWNE RD

City/State/ZIP

CHARLOTTE

28269

Premise Type

42 - Child Care

County

Mecklenburg

Inspection Date

1/3/2018

Final Score @ Grade

General Comments

Ms. Patricia and Ms. Jacqueline present during inspection today. 21) Keep handwashing sinks clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a). Observed sinks in afterschool room and lobby bathroom sink in need of caulking. CDI: Sinks were caulked during inspection.REPEAT VIOLATION 30) 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 employee purse stored in unlocked cabinet in green room, on shelf less than five feet off the ground. If purses do not contain hazardous items, ensure they are locked or stored up high. CDI: Cabinet locked. 37) Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825. Observed minor touch up paint needed in blue room from where pictures were hung and taken down. 39) Keep all ventilation related equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2826 (b). Observed dust build up on window unit of yellow room. 49) Keep the premises clean and free of dilapidated structures and broken play equipment. 15A NCAC 18A .2832 (a). Observed one ride on toy where the seat was cracked on playground. CDI: Toy removed from play area.

Violations

CDI=Corrected During Inspection

R=Repeat Violation

VR=Verification Required

Violation Item	Demerits	Violation Description	CDI	R	VR	Comments
16	4	Hot water supplied and maintained as required in all other areas: .2815, .2836	No	No	No	Hot water shall be maintained between 80°F and 110°F at handwashing sinks accessible to children. 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e). Observed hot water to be 115F in yellow room, children's bathroom. REPEAT VIOLATION
25	6	Diapering surfaces cleaned and disinfected after each use: .2817, .2818, .2819, .2820, .2836	No	No	No	The diaper changing surface shall be properly disinfected between each child. 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (c ). Observed no disinfectant or sanitizer present in orange room. Through discussion, care giver stated that she performed one diaper change today and did so without disinfecting the surface.
29	6	Hazardous products properly stored and locked: .2820	No	No	No	All hazardous items must be stored behind lock and key. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b). Observed unlocked cabinet with aerosol in green room. CDI: Cabinet locked. Observed kitchen door unlocked in yellow room. There were unlocked chemicals (comet) stored in cabinet. CDI: Door locked. REPEAT VIOLATION
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 some damaged books in several rooms throughout center. CDI: Damaged books removed. Observed doll house in need of some detail cleaning in yellow room. Observed diaper changing area in blue room with some debris collecting in corners. Observed chipped paint on metal part of play keyboard in orange room. REPEAT VIOLATION