Premises Information


	Return to Inspections

Name

CADENCE ACADEMY PRESCHOOL, WHITEHALL

Address

2726 W ARROWOOD RD

City/State/ZIP

CHARLOTTE

28273

Premise Type

42 - Child Care

County

Mecklenburg

Inspection Date

7/18/2024

Final Score @ Grade

General Comments

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	15A NCAC 18A .2804 (d) All human milk, formula, and other bottled beverages, including beverages in sippy cups, that are sent from home shall be fully prepared and labeled with the date received at the child care center and the name of the child to whom the milk, formula, or beverage belongs before being brought to the child care center. Observed one bottle of milk in infants 2 with no date. REPEAT 15A NCAC 18A .2804 (k) Lunches, snacks, and other meals that a child brings from home to the child care center shall be labeled with the date on which the food is brought to the child care center and the name of the child to whom the food belongs at the child's home and shall be returned to the child's home or discarded at the end of each day. Observed containers of apple sauce brought from home with name of child, but no date. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (d) Specialty bulk milk that is sent from home for consumption by a child while at the child care center may be stored as set forth in the 2800 rules when the child's parent or guardian provides written permission and the specialty bulk milk is sent to the child care center at the beginning of each week unopened, labeled with the date received by the child care center, and labeled with the name of the child to whom the bulk specialty milk belongs. Any remaining bulk specialty milk shall be sent home at the end of the week with the child to whom the bulk specialty milk belongs. - -Observed two speciality bulk milks sent from home in kitchen with dates 7/11 and 7/8. Speciality milks shall be brought in at the beginning of the week unopened, and discarded or sent home at the end of the week.
7	0	Thermometers provided, accurate: .2804, .2807, .2808, .2836	No	No	No	15A NCAC 18A .2807 (h) Metal stem-type, thin probe, numerically scaled indicating product thermometers, accurate to ± 3 degrees Fahrenheit shall be used to ensure the maintenance of the internal cooking temperatures of all potentially hazardous foods required under this Rule. Observed no working thin probe thermometer in facility. Facility has proper thermometer, just need batteries.
16	0	Hot water supplied and maintained as required in all other areas: .2815, .2836	No	No	No	15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e) Hot water shall be maintained between 80°F and 110°F at handwashing sinks accessible to children. Observed handwashing sinks above 110F throughout center. Water will get to 114F then fall back down to 108F. Adjust water so that it remains between 80F to 100F.
21	0	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	15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a. All toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed loose toilet seat in young 2’s bathroom. Repair.
23	0	Approved storage in toilet rooms, lavatories free of storage; hand wash signs posted: .2817, .2818, .2836	No	No	No	15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a). Storage in toilet rooms shall be limited to toileting and diapering supplies. Observed blankets/clean linens stored in young 2’s bathroom.
25	0	Diapering surfaces cleaned and disinfected after each use: .2817, .2818, .2819, .2820, .2836	No	No	No	15A NCAC 18A .2819 (c) and 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (d) (10). Diapering surfaces shall be disinfected using an approved disinfectant by spraying the entire diapering surface with an approved disinfectant and allowing to remain on the surface for two minutes or as specified by the manufacturer, or air dry. Observed teacher spray diapering surface with soapy water, but no disinfectant.
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	15A NCAC 18A .2819 (d) Use approved diapering methods as follows: 1) gather supplies, 2) wear disposable gloves (if needed), 3) use a disposable moist towelette to clean child, wiping front to back, 4) dispose of gloves if used and soiled towelettes, 5) wiping the employee's hands and the child's hands with a separate disposable towelette, 6) slide clean diaper under child and apply diapering products if needed using approved methods, 7) fasten diaper and place clothing on child, 8) wash child's hands, 9) and 10) clean and disinfect diapering surface using approved methods, 11) employee washes their hands. - -Observed teacher in toddler 1 room miss steps 4, 5, 8, 10, and 11. Education was provided and teacher changed next child’s diaper properly.
28	6	Medications properly stored: .2820	No	No	No	15A NCAC 18A .2820 (d).Medications, including prescription and non-prescription items, shall be stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container and shall not be stored above food. Observed aspirin and non-aspirin packets in first aid bag stored at 5ft. Non-prescription medications shall be stored in a locked cabinet. Also observed Benadryl stored at 5ft with emergency medication. Benadryl is not considered emergency medication and needs to be behind lock and key.
29	0	Hazardous products properly stored and locked: .2820	No	No	No	15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b). All hazardous items must be stored behind lock and key. Observed container of Super Sorb absorbent powder stored on bathroom shelf. Product has warnings and states to keep out of reach of children. Keep product behind lock and key.
31	2	Facilities provided for proper storage, used and kept clean: .2820	No	No	No	15A NCAC 18A .2820 (f). Coat hooks not in individual cubbies or lockers must be 12 horizontal inches apart. Observed coat hook in Beginners classroom closet and Toddler 1 classroom closet less than 12 inches apart. Observed hooks in PreK classroom 10-11 inches apart. Hooks need to be 12 horizontal inches apart. REPEAT.
32	0	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	15A NCAC 18A .2821 (a). In child care centers, beds, cribs, cots, mats, and play pens shall be kept clean and in good repair, stored to prevent contamination, and cleaned and sanitized between users. Observed multiple cots with frayed edges in need of replacement.
34	0	Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836	No	No	No	15A NCAC 18A .2822 (a) Toys, equipment, furniture, and any other items accessible to the children shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed couch in young 3’s room with tears. Replace.
35	0	Mouth-contact surfaces cleaned and sanitized in rooms designated for children who are not toilet trained: .2822, .2836	No	No	No	15A NCAC 18A .2822 (a). In rooms designated for children who are not toilet trained, toys and other mouth-contact surfaces that are used by children shall be cleaned and then sanitized after each use and when visibly dirty. Toys and other mouth-contact surfaces shall be cleaned and sanitized as follows: (1) the items shall be scrubbed in warm, soapy water, using a brush to reach into any crevices; (2) the items shall be rinsed in clean water; (3) the items shall be submerged in a sanitizing solution for at least two minutes or in accordance with the instructions on the label of the sanitizing solution; and (4) the items shall be air dried. -Observed incorrect sanitize step for mouth-contact toys in infant rooms. Teacher stated that the toys are sprayed with sanitizer. Toys need to be fully submerged in sanitizer for at least two minutes.