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Name

LEAFSPRING SCHOOL AT BALLANTYNE

Address

9829 PROVIDENCE RD W

City/State/ZIP

CHARLOTTE

28277

Premise Type

42 - Child Care

County

Mecklenburg

Inspection Date

3/9/2015

Final Score @ Grade

General Comments

10. Observed spoons being "sanitized" in the bottle warmer in the Yellow room. Follow the rule below.Multi-service utensils must be washed, rinsed, and sanitized after each use. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (e)12. -Observed the shelves in the cafeteria's refrigerator collecting residue. Clean.-Observed the refrigerator gaskets on both refrigerators in the Infant & Toddler's rooms are torn and/or collecting debris.Keep all non-food contact surfaces and equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (f) and .2809 (1) and (3).21. Observed the employee in the Toddler room clean the sink with soapy water then sanitizer. Follow the rule below.Sinks shall be cleaned and disinfected at least daily, when visibly soiled, and when the designated use of the handwashing sink has been changed. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (c). *25. Observed the disinfectant below 500ppm chlorine, which does not allow the diaper changing surface to be cleaned properly. The diaper changing surface shall be properly disinfected between each child. 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (c ). *29. Observed the key stored in the lock of the cabinet holding prescription diaper cream in the toddler/infant room.Keys used to access hazardous item storage must be out of reach of children (5 ft above the floor) and stored separately from lock. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b).37. Observed absorbent ceiling tiles in the Red restroom (the vent fan was not operating).Ceilings in rooms in which food is stored, handled or prepared, utensil-washing rooms, and toilet rooms shall be non-absorbent. 15A NCAC 18A .2825 (b).39. Provide information (i.e: a box) to prove that the recessed can lights are shatterproof.Light bulbs must be shatterproof or shielded. 15A NCAC 18A .2826 (a).No CCA treated wood.Susan Shields present during the inspection. Report emailed to sshields@rainbowstationcharlotte.org

Violations

CDI=Corrected During Inspection

R=Repeat Violation

VR=Verification Required

Violation Item	Demerits	Violation Description	CDI	R	VR	Comments
2	5	Proper handwashing procedure: .2803, .2836	No	No	No	Observed multiple children turn the water off with their bare hands after washing them. Ensure the children are supervised and the following steps are followed.Handwashing procedure shall include: (1) using liquid soap and tempered water; (2) rubbing hands vigorously with soap and tempered water for 15 seconds; (3) washing all surfaces of the hands, to include the backs of hands, palms, wrists, under fingernails and between fingers; (4) rinsing well for 10 seconds; (5) drying hands with a paper towel or other hand-drying device; and (6) turning off faucet with a paper towel or other method without recontaminating hands. 15A NCAC 18A .2803 (c).
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	Repeat Non-Compliance: Observed bulk food stored in the Gold (T-K) Room without a food prep area. Food storage in classrooms shall be limited to foods that are individually packaged unless the room is equipped with a food preparation area. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (b) COS.
7	2	Thermometers provided, accurate: .2804, .2807, .2808, .2836	No	No	No	Observed the thermometers in the rear of the refrigerators in several classes and in the cafeteria's milk refrigerator.All thermometers in refrigerators shall be stored in the warmest part of the refrigerator and located to be easily readable. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (h) (1).
26	2	Approved cleaning solution and approved disinfectant provided; test kit available when required: .2817, .2818, .2819, .2820, .2836	No	No	No	Observed the disinfectant at 250ppm chlorine.Prepare disinfectant between 500-800 ppm chlorine daily. 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (c ) and .2801 (7).
31	2	Facilities provided for proper storage, used and kept clean: .2820	No	No	No	Repeat Non-Compliance: Observed coat hooks less than 12" apart.Coat hooks must be 12 inches apart. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (e).
34	4	Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836	No	No	No	-Observed tape on the lego table peeling and collecting residue in the Gold room. -Observed the child lock broken on the lower cabinet in the infant room. Purses are stored in the cabinet. Fix the lock and discontinue storing purses there until fixed.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).-Per the employee in the Green room, the water play table is emptied out once a week. Follow rule below. Clean and sanitize water play centers and associated toys daily (if used) and when visibly soiled. 15A NCAC 18A .2822 (c ).