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NameKIDDIE COLLEGE PRESCHOOL
Address2619 SUNSET RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28216
Premise Type42 - Child Care
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 12/8/2016
Final Score @ Grade
53
General CommentsGeneral Comment: #23. Remove linen storage from cabinet area in infant room bathroom. Limit storage in bathroom to toileting and diaper changing supplies! Store clean linen in cabinet area in classroom or in back storage room/office on a clean table, shelf but not the floor.***Limit storage in restrooms to toileting and diapering items only. 15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a). #25. Some area on diaper changing pad was questionable if it was clean or not. Thoroughly clean diaper changing pad and do not get a pad with design indention. Provide a completely smooth diaper changing pad!------->Diaper changing surface must be easily cleanable, non-absorbent, smooth, and intact. 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (b). OBSERVED CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR NOT WORKING IN KITCHEN AREA. WILL BE BACK WITHIN 14 DAYS TO FOLLOW UP ON CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR! DAYCARE WILL HAVE TO CALL AND REQUEST ANOTHER INSPECTION BECAUSE DAYCARE RECEIVED A DISAPPROVED INSPECTION. Call (704)336-5100 to request a re-inspection. Ms. Linda Abernathy and Ms. Stephanie Williams present at time of inspection.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
1 5 Handwashing when required: .2803, .2836 No No No Observed staff sweep floor, collect trash in dust pan, remove soiled lid from top of trash can and not wash hand afterwards. PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS SO HANDS CAN BE WASHED WHEN REQUIRED AND PROPER HAND WASHING PROCEDURE CAN TAKE PLACE------> SEE ITEM #22. Wash hands when required. 15A NCAC 18A .2803 (a)
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 Observed can of baby formula stored on shelf in infant room. Asked staff who baby formula it was and she stated "that it was the daycare and they sometime make bottles for babies if the parent forgets". Asked staff if she had written permission from parent or doctor and she stated and other staff stated that they were unaware of having to have written permission. **** IF DAYCARE MAKE BABY BOTTLE USING DAYCARE FORMULA, WRITTEN PERMISSION FROM PARENT OR DOCTOR MUST BE PROVIDED. DO NOT STORE OR PLACE DAYCARE BABY FORMULA INFANT ROOM SINCE BABY ROOM DOES NOT HAVE A FOOD PREP AREA. Observed (1) sippy cup not labeled with child's name or date. Label baby bottles and sippy cups brought from home with child name and date item was brought into center. Observed staff Jello stored in daycare refrigeration unit. Recommend storing staff food in staff dorm refrigeration unit. Cover staff Jello and label staff Jello if being stored/placed in daycare refrigeration unit. 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). All centers that prepare formula for children shall have a doctor's or parent's written permission to prepare the formula. 15A NCAC 18A .2804 (d). 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)
12 4 Equipment, non-food contact surfaces clean; in good repair: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814 No No No Observed handle on microwave and shelving in refrigeration unit soiled. White shelving had black debris/growth on top and underside of shelving. Wipe/clean dry storage shelving on right hand side of wall upon entering kitchen. Thoroughly clean handle on microwave and shelving in refrigeration unit. Keep all non-food contact surfaces and equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (f) and .2809 (1) and (3).
13 3 Proper storage and handling of clean equipment, utensils and single-service articles: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814 No No No Observed debris in base of utensil drawer, drawer under oven and live and dead roaches on utensil shelving in cabinet above three compartment sink. Thoroughly clean all utensil shelving and storage areas Protect food service equipment from contamination. 15A NCAC 18A .2814 (a) and (b).
19 2 Approved drinking fountains, pressure regulated, clean: .2815, .2836 No No No Observed water fountains in back classroom area soiled! Thoroughly clean water mouth guard and water nozzle on water fountains! Employee informed me that children does not come/use back room, but two chairs and a stool was present in front of water fountain and chairs had foot marks from where children have been standing in chairs to get water from water fountain. Keep water fountains clean at all times. 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (f).
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 area around faceut fixture in both classroom, bathrooms and infant room soiled. Observed loose faucet fixture in front classroom on right hand side of class. THOROUGHLY CLEAN AND DISINFECT HAND WASHING SINK AND FAUCET FIXTURES AT LEAST DAILY AND ANYTIME THROUGHOUT THE DAY; IF NEEDED! Clean stall fixtures in back classroom area(after school bathrooms). Tightly secure faucet fixture on hand washing sink in kitchen and classroom area to sink basin. Observed facuet fixtures on sink loose. Sinks shall be cleaned and disinfected at least daily, when visibly soiled, and when the designated use of the hand washing sink has been changed. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (c). Keep hand washing sinks clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a).
22 3 Soap, approved hand drying devices, toilet tissue paper available: .2817, .2818, .2836 No No No PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES! Today only 14 halves of paper towels at time and write-up of inspection. By the time I wash my hands only a few paper towels were left. No more paper towels could be provided at time of inspection and no one brought any paper towels to center. Provide paper towels so staff and children can properly wash their hands. Provide paper towels and extra paper towels at all times at center so proper hand washing can take place and hand can be washed when required! Disposable towels shall be provided at all hand washing sinks. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (d).
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 torn/damaged diaper changing pad on diaper changing table in infant room bathroom. Replace damaged pad on diaper changing table. Tightly secure loose railing and sides on diaper changing table. Employee explained to me the diaper changing procedure wrong. Follow correct dipaer changing procedures posted on the wall! Provide a smooth easily cleanable diaper changing pad fro table. Do not get one with design pattern/ indents because it is hard to clean and area on pads become questionable if it is clean or not.------>item #25.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).Diaper changing surface must be easily cleanable, non-absorbent, smooth, and intact. 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (b). Follow the correct diaper changing procedure as described in 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (d).
31 2 Facilities provided for proper storage, used and kept clean: .2820 No No No Clean and organize back office/storage room area. Observed room unorganized and stuff on the floor. 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).
32 3 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 Discard torn/damaged sleeping cots. Observed surface area ripping at corner more onto the sleeping area and loose string on corners of cots. Remove old tape/adhesive from sleeping cots. Keep all mats, cots, and cribs clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (a).
33 3 Linen, bedding, wash cloths, bibs, burping cloths laundered, and in good repair: .2821, .2836 No No No Observed torn/damaged linen on sleeping cots. Discard and replace damaged linen on sleeping cots. Observed linen stored/placed on the floor in back storage/office area. No linen storage on the floor! Individual linen must be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (f). Linens shall be stored with each child's cot or mat or placed in the child's designated area or stored in a manner to prevent contamination. 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 Clean blue kitchen play fixture in front center room. Replace damaged plastic bin at front door. Detail clean toys and fixture in room where water fountains are located.--->clean shelving, toys, remove broken toy fixtures, secure loose laminate on white shelving. Secure loose metal leg brace on green sensory table with yellow lid. Paint chairs which paint is coming off or replace chairs, Clean plastic dolls in front center classroom. Wipe/clean lower shelving in infant room. 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 Repair damaged flooring in kitchen. Tightly secure and seal loose base board in can wash room. Clean edge of doors to bathrooms. Clean wall around light switch in bathrooms. Repair or replace bathroom door in front center classroom. Door paneling is separating. Clean and rapint or replace French doors separating front classroom. Paint is chipping and missing and also missing a glass panel. Lead swab test performed on door and reading read negative. Clean walls and doors throughout room and touch-up paint. Repair ceiling in back infant room and repaint damaged area. 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 Repair light fixture above two compartment sink in kitchen area. Repair light fixtures or replace blown light bulbs in light fixtures in classrooms and bathrooms. Tightly secure loose hanging light fixture to ceiling in after school bathroom. Keep all light fixtures clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2826 (a). Lighting shall be capable of illumination to at least 50 foot-candles at work surfaces describe in 15A NCAC 18A .2826 (a).
48 3 Pest control; premises free of conditions that harbor or attract pests: .2831, .2832 No No No Observed dead and alive roaches on kitchen counter and in cabinets of kitchen. Have center exterminated by a licensed exterminator. Keep the facility free of rodents, insects and vermin. 15A NCAC 18A .2831 (b).
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 Observed loose section of playground fencing and damaged boards on fencing. Tightly secure loose section of fencing and replace damaged/broken boards. Observed standing water in fixtures/ bins on the playground. Store items on the playground so they do not hold or collect water. Observed chipping and flaking paint on side of daycare and soffit area of daycare near back exit door to infant, front center classroom and after school room. ------> Lead swab test performed and reading read negative. Repaint area on wall and soffit area of daycare where paint is flaking and chipping off. Tightly secure loose boards/trim on soffit/facia boards. Remove rotten half tree from within playground areas and do not let children playground rotten half tree. I barely pushed on tree and tree stated to fall over! Remove old tires, grocery cart, green carpeting, boards, etc from premises(blocked off area). Keep the premises clean and free of dilapidated structures and broken play equipment. 15A NCAC 18A .2832 (a). At child care centers, the premises, including the outdoor learning environment, shall be kept clean. 15A NCAC 18A .2832 (a). Keep the property free of standing water. 15A NCAC 18A .2831 (b).