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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

1/9/2019

Final Score @ Grade

General Comments

NO POINTS WERE TAKEN FOR THE FOLLOWING: #12 - Observed caregiver in infant 2 state that bottle warming insert is cleaned with soapy water and disinfectant. EHS advised caregiver to use sanitizer instead of disinfectant. **Bottle warming equipment shall be cleaned and sanitized at least daily and when visibly soiled. 15A NCAC 18A .2810 (f) (1) and .2804 (d). #19 - Observed minor build-up on water fountain nozzles in hallway. EHS suggested using scrubber to get into cracks and crevices. **Keep water fountains clean at all times. 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (f). #23 - Observed couch and toys being stored in restrooms of toddler classrooms. Observed clean clothing being stored under hand sink without protection in young two's. EHS suggested storing clothing in leak-proof plastic container. **Limit storage in restrooms to toileting and diapering items only. 15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a). **Hand washing sinks must be free of storage. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a). #29 - CRITICAL VIOLATION Observed aerosol cooking spray being stored on shelf, unlocked in kitchen. EHS reminded facility that aerosol containers are considered hazardous and must be locked up along with other hazardous items behind separate lock and key within the kitchen. EHS advised that cooking spray can be locked in same cabinets with chemicals as long as it is stored above chemicals. EHS also suggested locking cooking spray in tool box within kitchen. **All medications must be stored behind lock and key. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (d). #35 - Upon discussion with caregiver in infant 1 about how toys are cleaned, EHS suggested the three-bucket method. Caregiver stated that toys are cleaned in container near hand sink and that they are sprayed with sanitizer. EHS educated caregiver on how if one bucket was used, it would have to be cleaned and disinfected between each step. Ensure toys that can be submerged, are submerged for at least two minutes. Helpful toy cleaning guide emailed along with inspection. **In areas where children are not toilet trained, small mouth contact toys shall be washed, rinsed, sanitized (submerged for 2 minutes), and allowed to air dry, after use and more frequently when visibly dirty. 15A NCAC 18A .2822 (a). #37 - Observed cleaning needed where baseboard meets floor behind toilets in several restrooms. Observed cleaning needed on upper wall in restroom of three's/pre-k classrooms. **Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825. NOTE: Facility was unable to locate carbon monoxide detectors for testing. Director ordered plug-in carbon monoxide detectors during inspection.

Violations

CDI=Corrected During Inspection

R=Repeat Violation

VR=Verification Required

Violation Item	Demerits	Violation Description	CDI	R	VR	Comments
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 Observed bulk cartons of milk in kitchen labeled "Week 1-11." Employee stated that the date indicates what day the milk will go home. EHS reminded employee that milk must be labeled with the date it is brought into the facility. EHS mentioned that including the go home/discard date as well is okay to do. **Label all baby bottles, sippy-cups, and bottled beverages sent from home with the child's name and date it was brought into the facility. 15A NCAC 18A .2804 (d)
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	Repeat Observed re-caulking needed on classroom and bathroom hand sinks in several areas including but not limited to school age, young two's, and young and older three's. Observed cleaning needed on base of toilet in school age restroom. Observed loose toilet seats in young two's and in school age. Observed cleaning needed in classroom hand sink basin in pre-k. EHS was able to remove build-up and residue with alcohol swab. Keep toilets and urinals clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a). Keep hand washing sinks clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a).
27	4	Free of storage and in good repair; cleaning and disinfecting solutions labeled; approved diapering methods used; diaper changing and handwashing signs posted: .2817, .2818, .2819, .2820, .2836	No	No	No	Observed caregiver in infant 2 to not wipe her nor the child's hands during diaper change. Ensure full procedure is properly followed. Observed debris collecting on the sides and underneath diaper changing pads in several classrooms. Follow the correct diaper changing procedure as described in 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (d). Diaper changing surface must be easily cleanable, non-absorbent, smooth, and intact. 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (b).
31	2	Facilities provided for proper storage, used and kept clean: .2820	No	No	No	Repeat Observed cleaning needed in staff ketchup container in infant 1 where there are crumbs. Repeat Observed storage closets throughout classrooms with items being stored on the floor. EHS advised that facility organize to store items off of the floor. EHS also suggested obtaining rolling shelving to store items on in closets so they can be easily removed for routine cleaning. Observed cleaning needed on white cabinet faces and in front interior of cabinets in several classrooms throughout. EHS was able to remove build-up and residue with alcohol swab. **Adequate space shall be provided for the storage of equipment, furniture, toys, clothes, linens, backpacks, book bags, diaper bags, beds, cots, mats, and supplies and shall be kept clean. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (a).
34	4	Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836	No	No	No	Repeat Observed cleaning needed in the cracks and crevices of mini couches in several classrooms and in hallway. Observed build-up and residue on toys in three's classroom. EHS was able to remove build-up and residue with alcohol swab. Observed tape residue on wooden shelving throughout classrooms. EHS suggested using vegetable oil to remove residue. Observed peeling paint on toy shelf in three's classroom. **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).