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Name

CADENCE ACADEMY PRESCHOOL, WHITEHALL

Address

2726 W ARROWOOD RD

City/State/ZIP

CHARLOTTE

28273

Premise Type

42 - Child Care

County

Mecklenburg

Inspection Date

3/6/2015

Final Score @ Grade

General Comments

General Comment: #25. Provide properly mixed disinfectant at all times so diaper changing table can properly be clean and disinfected! **The diaper changing surface shall be properly disinfected between each child. 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (c ). Prepare disinfectant between 500-800 ppm chlorine daily. 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (c ) and .2801 (7). To clean and disinfect diapering surface: 1) Spray soapy water onto surface 2) Wipe off soapy water 3) Spray disinfectant onto surface until surface is glistening wet 4) Let disinfectant sit for at least 2 minutes or until air dry. 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (d). #27. Per discussion with teacher on diaper changing procedure they forgot a step. Make sure. teachers/floater are aware of the correct diaper changing procedure. DIAPER CHANGING SIGNS WERE POSTED AT ALL DIAPER CHANGING TABLES! #29. Observed automatic air freshener dispenser stored high(five feet vertical distance)in toddler 1 and toddler 2 classroom and bathroom between rooms. Automatic air freshener need to have screw placed in base or side of unit so unit can not be easily opened or place zip ties around units(aerosol can inside). Automatic air freshener pulled from classroom and bathroom at time of inspection and placed in locked director office.**All hazardous items must be stored behind lock and key. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b). Mrs. Nicole Prendergast present at time of inspection.

Violations

CDI=Corrected During Inspection

R=Repeat Violation

VR=Verification Required

Violation Item	Demerits	Violation Description	CDI	R	VR	Comments
1	5	Handwashing when required: .2803, .2836	No	No	No	Observed children's use bathroom in pre k bathroom and return to classroom without washing their hands! SUPERVISE CHILDREN WHEN THEY GO TO THE BATHROOM AND MAKE SURE THEY WASH THEIR HANDS FOLLOWING THE CORRECT HAND WASHING PROCEDURE! Wash hands when required. 15A NCAC 18A .2803 (a)
12	4	Equipment, non-food contact surfaces clean; in good repair: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814	No	No	No	. Repeat Non-compliance Item. Observed underside of shelving soiled in two door refrigeration unit in kitchen where milk is stored. Clean underside of shelving in refrigeration unit. Observed large block of ice in freezer section of refrigeration unit in infant 2 classroom. Defrost and clean freezer/refrigeration unit. Observed gasket on freezer door in infant 2 classroom soiled. Thoroughly clean gasket on freezer door. Observed broken gasket on refrigeration unit door and flaking paint in top of microwave in beginner classroom. Replace broken gasket on refrigeration unit and replace microwave with flaking paint. Keep all non-food contact surfaces and equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (f) and .2809 (1) and (3).
21	4	Properly sized, located, accessible, and in good repair; sinks, toilets and potty chairs cleaned and disinfected; proper change of use procedure: .2817, .2818, .2836	No	No	No	Observed base of toilets soiled in all bathroom between classroom on right hand side of daycare(pre k, pre school 2B,pre school 2A, pre school B). Thoroughly clean base of toilets where toilet bolts to the floor, front and area behind toilet seat near piping. Keep toilets and urinals clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a).
26	2	Approved cleaning solution and approved disinfectant provided; test kit available when required: .2817, .2818, .2819, .2820, .2836	No	No	No	Observed disinfectant too weak in infant 1 and infant 2 classroom. Disinfectant shall be 500-800ppm. Showed kitchen staff how to properly make disinfectant. Informed kitchen staff to shake off excess water on test strips, and to follow directions on test strips bottle. Kitchen staff was not waiting 1 minute to compare test strip to color code and she thought she was making it correct. Prepare disinfectant between 500-800 ppm chlorine daily. 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (c ) and .2801 (7).
34	4	Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836	No	No	No	Repeat Non-compliance Item. Observed upper rim/lip of boarder surrounding diaper changing table with flaking/chipping paint throughout in all classrooms on left hand side of daycare(infant 1&2, beginner, toddler 1and toddler 2). Touch-up paint upper rim/lip of boarder surrounding diaper changing tables throughout. Observed food debris on underside edge of tables, handle area of chairs and straps on chairs. Thoroughly clean underside edge of tables, handle and straps on chairs in toddler 1, toddler 2 and beginners). Clean linen on throw pillow in toddler 1 classroom. Properly repair damaged spots on blue and red vinyl chairs in pre k class and preschool 2A or replace chairs. Thoroughly clean key boards in pre k and pre school classrooms. 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).
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	Repeat Non-compliance Item. Observed damaged and missing paint throughout in all classroom. Touch-up paint throughout in classrooms. Repair corner/edges of wall near exit door leading out to playground area and repaint. Touch-up paint/repaint wall behind trash can storage area and area where cots are stored. Clean floor and wall in bathrooms on right hand side of daycare. Clean wall/ around/near light switch inbathroom and near toilets. Thoroughly clean floor beside and behind toilets. Repaint wall below windows looking out onto playground in classrooms on right hand side of daycare. Repair crack on backside of beam near ceiling in toddler 1 classroom. Monitor corner of wall in boys bathroom located in after school room and repair if needed. Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825.
39	2	Equipment clean and in good repair; maintained as required: .2826	No	No	No	Observed lights not working in girls bathroom located between 3a and 3b. Replace blown light bulb in light fixture or repair light fixture. Observed some dusty ventilation and return air ventilation throughout in classrooms. Thoroughly clean ventilation and return air ventilation. Keep all light fixtures clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2826 (a). Keep all ventilation related equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2826 (b).
44	2	Solid waste properly handled; containers and cleaning equipment kept clean; can cleaning facilities adequate: .2830, .2836	No	No	No	Observed some trash around trash dumpster and cardboard and old christmas tree around cardboard dumpster and card board dumpster door opened. Clean grounds around trash and cardboard dumpster and keep door closed on dumpster at all times!
49	2	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 Non-compliance Item. Observed standing water throughout on playground area. Address standing water issue in low areas on playground.Keep the property free of standing water. 15A NCAC 18A .2831 (b).