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Name

THOMPSON CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

Address

1645 CLANTON RD

City/State/ZIP

CHARLOTTE

28208

Premise Type

42 - Child Care

County

Mecklenburg

Inspection Date

11/6/2015

Final Score @ Grade

General Comments

General Comment: #7.Replace missing thermometer(1) in dorm refrigeration unit used in classroom. ***Provide an accurate thermometer in all refrigerators. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (h). #13.Observed single service articles not properly stored in single service article storage area in classroom. Store single service articles inverted down on a clean area within an enclosed cabinet/container/ziploc bag. Single service articles properly stored at time of inspection.**Single-service articles must be kept clean and protected from contamination. 15A NCAC 18A .2809 (8), .2814 (a) and (b). #23 Observed piece of equipment used by a special need child stored in bathroom within a classroom. Do not store equipment to be used by a special need child in the bathroom within classroom. Store equipment in storage room, classroom or office that's not being used or in the hallway.**Limit storage in restrooms to toileting and diapering items only. 15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a).Piece of equipment removed from bathroom at time of inspection. #27. Observed torn/damaged padding on diaper changing table in Amber room. Torn/damaged diaper changing pad discarded and replaced at time of inspection.***Diaper changing surface must be easily cleanable, non-absorbent, smooth, and intact. 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (b). #29. Observed a bottle of floor cleaning product stored on shelving in bathroom within classroom. Store floor cleaning products locked away! Flooring cleaning product locked away at time of inspection. **All hazardous items must be stored behind lock and key. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b). #30. Observed key in storage room door lock in infant room and teacher purse was stored in storage room less than five feet out of reach of children. Do not leave key in locking mechanism on storage room door, locked cabinet or medicine box. Key removed from locking mechanism in door and placed on hook outside of door.**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). #39. Replace blown light bulb in light fixture and replace (1) window screen with hole present.**Keep all ventilation related equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2826 (b).Keep all light fixtures clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2826 (a). Ms. Vann, Ms. Anthony and Mr. Richard present at time of inspection. #34. Continuued: Observed standing water in water play activity centers and center were not being used. Clean and sanitize water play activity area after center has been used and if there is a break before water play center is to be used again. Observed some cracked/damaged toy fixture in covered area outside of classroom area(rainy day area). Discard broken/damaged toys and repair damaged tricycles. Clean/dust top of smart board fixtures in classroom.Clean old tape adhesive from edge of play shelving. 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). Clean and sanitize water play centers and associated toys daily (if used) and when visibly soiled. 15A NCAC 18A .2822 (c ).

Violations

CDI=Corrected During Inspection

R=Repeat Violation

VR=Verification Required

Violation Item	Demerits	Violation Description	CDI	R	VR	Comments
12	4	Equipment, non-food contact surfaces clean; in good repair: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814	No	No	No	Observed underside of (1)serving tray on high chair soiled in infant room. Thoroughly clean underside of high chair serving tray. Observed straps on high chairs soiled. Thoroughly clean straps on chairs. Observed edge of refrigeration unit door soiled in toddler room. Clean edge of refrigeration unit door. Observed under side of mixer, underside of shelving in walk-in cooler, ice machine door and guard within ice machine soiled. Clean underside of mixer, shelving in walk-in cooler, mixer, door to ice machine and guard within ice machine. Clean fan cover in walk-in cooler. Observed bottle warmer in infant room soiled. THOROUGHLY CLEAN BOTTLE WARMER IN INFANT ROOM. Bottle warming equipment shall be cleaned and sanitized at least daily and when visibly soiled. 15A NCAC 18A .2810 (f) (1) and .2804 (d). Keep all non-food contact surfaces and equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (f) and .2809 (1) and (3).
33	3	Linen, bedding, wash cloths, bibs, burping cloths laundered, and in good repair: .2821, .2836	No	No	No	Observed soiled and stained linen on (1)crib mattress and cots in toddler room. Change linen on cribs daily! Change linen on cots at least weekly and when visibly soiled. Linens for children less than 12 months old shall be changed and laundered when soiled and at least daily. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (f). Linens for children older than 12 months shall be changed and laundered when soiled and at least weekly. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (f).
34	4	Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836	No	No	No	Observed chipped, damaged and missing laminate on edge of counter tops, base of furniture and trim around furniture(cubbies). Repair chipping, damaged and missing laminate on furniutre/fixture. I would recommend painting areas where laminate is missing. Clean handles on chairs and underside edge of tables in rooms. Clean covering on centers pillow covering. If stains does not come off of pillow replace pillow covering. Observed worn furniture throughout in several rooms(varnish/sealant worn off of furniture exposing wood making items hard to clean). Refurbish or replace worn furniture. Observed damaged blue vinyl chair in room. Repair or replace covering on vinyl chair. Repair base of damaged toy shelving in classroom or replace damaged toy shelving. Wipe/clean shelving within cabinet area. Tighten loose screws on chairs. Observed standing water in water play activity centers and center were not being used. Clean and sanitize water play activity area after center has been used and if there is a break before water play center is to be used again. Observed some cracked/damaged toy fixture in covered area outside of classroom area(rainy day area). Discard broken/damaged toys and repair damaged tricycles. Clean/dust top of smart board fixtures in classroom.Clean old tape adhesive from edge of play shelving. 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). Clean and sanitize water play centers and associated toys daily (if used) and when visibly soiled. 15A NCAC 18A .2822 (c ).
37	4	Easily cleanable, clean, and in good repair; carpets vacuumed as required and extraction cleaned; date cleaned___________: .2824, .2825, .2832, .2836	No	No	No	Touch-up paint corners of walls throughout where needed. Repaint/ touch-up paint wall near gate leading into the crib area in toddler room. Replace missing transitional floor moulding leading into the classroom. Wipe/clean gates and half doors to bathroom. Repaint wall behind toilet in dual bathroom in classroom on right side of hallway. Observed water stained ceiling tiles throughout in several classrooms. Repair any roof leaks, then replace water stained ceiling tiles. Wipe/clean walls throughout where needed; if needed. Tightly secure loose door hinge on bathroom door. Replace damaged door safety hinge/pinch point covering. Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825.