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NameMALLARD CREEK LEARNING CENTER
Address8765 BROWNE RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28269
Premise Type42 - Child Care
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 12/9/2024
Final Score @ Grade
16
General CommentsNOTE: - Director assistant: Ingrid D present during inspection and walkthrough - Report reviewed with assistant and director: Jackie Williams - Director: Jackie Williams refused to sign the report due to repeated violations on #29. - Director asked EHS to leave her office. Sanitation certificate left with her at her desk. - Re-Inspection within 7 days (12/16/24)

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
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 .2806 (d) Specialty bulk milk that is sent from home for consumption by a child while at the child care center may be stored as set forth in the 2800 rules when the child's parent or guardian provides written permission and the specialty bulk milk is sent to the child care center at the beginning of each week unopened, labeled with the date received by the child care center, and labeled with the name of the child to whom the bulk specialty milk belongs. Any remaining bulk specialty milk shall be sent home at the end of the week with the child to whom the bulk specialty milk belongs.- Observed specialty milk in lower building in kitchen refrigerator, one without date received and the other one dated 11/25/24. EHS, teacher and director assistant discussed proper way to handle specialty milks at the time of inspection. Ensure to receive the unopened container of specialty milks at the beginning of the week, put name and date that was received, send home or discard at the end of the end either opened or unopened containers.
26 2 Approved cleaning solution and approved disinfectant provided; test kit available when required: .2817, .2818, .2819, .2820, .2836 No No No REPEAT 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (i) An approved disinfectant shall be provided for cleaning purposes. When a chlorine solution is prepared by a child care center employee for use as an approved disinfectant, then the solution shall be prepared for use within 24 hours, and a testing method shall be used to ensure compliance with the prescribed chlorine concentration (500 -800 ppm).- Observed the disinfectant spray bottles throughout the center measured less than 500ppm. Ensure to provide correct concentration between 500-800 ppm of chlorine disinfectant solution.
28 0 Medications properly stored: .2820 No No No General Comment: 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (d).Medications, including prescription and non-prescription items, shall be stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container and shall not be stored above food.- Observed eye wash medication bottle inside a ziplock bag with glove and bandages, item is in the red bag (outside bag) on the shelf, in front of restroom in Red room. All medication (prescription or non prescription) must be stored in lock cabinet/storage stay/box at all time. NOTE: **Lock storage rooms and cabinets shall include those which are unlocked with a combination lock, electric or magnetic device, key pad, key, or equivalent locking device, keep/store keys at least 5ft or higher at all time**
29 6 Hazardous products properly stored and locked: .2820 No No No PROVISIONAL ITEM 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b) (e). All hazardous items must be stored behind lock and key. A locked kitchen is not considered to be a locked storage room or cabinet for the purpose of this rule - Observed container of Clorox and cleaners in unlocked cabinet kitchen lower building. The cabinet has magnetic lock installed, but left unable to latch when close. All hazardous items in the kitchen and how to store them discussed with teacher and director assistant at the time of inspection. -Observed in purple room, disinfectant wipes container, liquid wipe out container, Air freshener aerosol spray can in broken cabinet that keep closed/with a lock attached like it locks at the front. When EHS touching a door try to open the cabinet, the whole door panels fell out, leaving hazardous items exposed. Observed dust spray aerosol cans on top of the black metal panels cabinet in hallway upper building. How to store hazardous items discussed in detail with teachers, director and director assistant at the time of inspection. Ensure to keep all hazardous items that have label “Keep out of reach of children” and extra warning label in lock cabinet/storage at all time. NOTE: **Locked storage rooms and cabinets shall include those which are unlocked with a combination lock, electronic or magnetic device, keypad, key, or equivalent locking device. Keep/store key at 5ft or higher at all times.**
30 3 Non-hazardous products properly stored: .2820 No No No REPEAT 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 bottle stored less than 5ft ft on the signing-in counter upon entry main door. Ensure to put non-hazardous items at 5ft or higher at all time.
32 0 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 General Comment: 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (e). When in use, cribs, cots, mats and play pens shall be placed at least 18 inches apart or separated by partitions that prevent physical contact between children.- Observed children while sleeping their cots were placed less than 18 inches apart. Ensure to keep all cots from all side and angles at least 18” apart at nap time.
49 0 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 REPEAT 5A NCAC 18A .2831 (c). For outdoor toys and play equipment, including all structures accessible to children, the following shall apply: (1) Equipment and toys shall be kept clean, in good repair, and free of peeling, flaking, or chalking paint, rust, and corrosion. - Observed 2 damaged seats of the see-saw swing at the front playground. Director has new seats and they will be replaced. Ensure to keep all equipment in good repair. NO point at this time. Just waiting to be replaced. Ensure to replace and keep in good repair to avoid future violations.