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NameMALLARD CREEK LEARNING CENTER
Address8765 BROWNE RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28269
Premise Type42 - Child Care
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 7/8/2025
Final Score @ Grade
13
General CommentsNOTE: Items listed below was notified to director and assistant: 1. Observed disrepair caulking around hand sink in purple room. Repair needed. 2. Observed cut and tear on blue little couches in purple room. Repair or replacement needed. - At the beginning of the inspection, Director asked EHS to explain the previous inspection and how the violations and demerits go on inspection sheet. EHS explained in detail to director and assistant as requested. EHS also informed the center now and previously that every inspection (routine inspections or re-inspections). It is a complete new inspection every time. The center shall adhere to the rules and regulations during business hours. Currently from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm. - Director: Jackie Williams and Director Assistant: Ingrid Dowdell present during inspection.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
13 3 Proper storage and handling of clean equipment, utensils and single-service articles: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814 No No No 15A NCAC 18A .2814 (b) Cleaned and sanitized utensils and equipment shall be stored above the floor in a clean, dry location and shall be kept clean while stored. The food-contact surfaces of fixed equipment shall be kept clean while stored or otherwise not in use. Equipment and utensils shall not be stored under exposed sewer lines.- Observed package/big bag of plastic disposal cups, plates, plastic trays, metal bowl stored underneath a small single sink in kitchen lower building. Director removed single-use items out of the space during inspection, left only reusable trays and bowl. Reframing from storing any food contact surfaces items under exposed sewer lines.
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 squeeze bottle attached to a little bag in a cubby less than 5ft, in purple classroom. Ensure to put all non-hazardous items at 5ft or higher at all time.
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 REPEAT 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (c). Beds, cots, and mats shall be assigned and labeled for use by an individual child and equipped with individual linens.- Observed cots for children label classroom color and number (Green room 1, 2, 3 etc..) same label on their cubby, without name assigned to it. Ensure to assign name to a number, which cot number assigned to which student in the classroom. Whichever system choose, ensure to label clear and legible. NOTE: The blue classroom did assign number to name, list was available in blue room.
34 4 Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836 No No No 15A NCAC 18A .2822 (d).Water play centers shall be filled with potable water immediately before children begin a water play session. Water shall be emptied after each play session and at a minimum each morning and afternoon, or more often if no longer clean.- Observed water with toys/soapy look in a clear bucket on a table play station in green room. The classroom is currently out on a field-trip during the inspection. Director emptied the water out at the time of inspection. Correct water play procedures going over with director and director assistant at the time of inspection.