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NameALLIANCE CENTER FOR EDUCATION STEPHANIE JENNINGS
Address3320 N SHARON AMITY RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28205
Premise Type42 - Child Care
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 10/25/2017
Final Score @ Grade
14
General CommentsLinda Armstrong was present during the inspection. Inspection was lead by Maria Adame with supervision by Tasharra Kenion. No Demerits issued for the following: 10. Observed some build up above the blade of the can opener. Ensure food contact surfaces are kept clean; after each use. 25. (CRITICAL) Observed NABC disinfectant solution requires a 10 minute contact. **Ensure disinfectant is left on diapering surface for at least 10 minutes. 29. (CRITICAL) Observed key was left inside the lock of cabinet containing white board cleaner, tooth paste and vomit clean-up kit. **Store keys separate from lock and out of reach of children (above 5ft of the floor). 30. Observed sanitizer bucket not labeled in kitchen. **All sanitizing solutions shall be labeled with the word "sanitizer". 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (c ). 32. Observed fraying cots in rooms 2 and 5. Observed mat used in room 6 with torn sides, no longer cleanable. **Keep all napping units in good repair. 34. Staff members stated the toys were sanitized by spraying them with disinfected daily. Ensure that sanitizer, not disinfectant is used on toys. 49. Observed outdoor kitchen play set with broken door, and broken lid on water/sand playing table. Observed toys and equipment holding water. Ensure water holding sites are drained daily. **Keep all outdoor learning toys and equipment in good repair and free of standing water.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
2 5 Proper handwashing procedure: .2803, .2836 No No No Observed teacher in room 5, lathering hands while under running water. Allow for 15 seconds to lather, and follow by rinsing well for 10 seconds. **Handwashing procedure shall include: (1) using liquid soap and tempered water; (2) rubbing hands vigorously with soap and tempered water for 15 seconds; (3) washing all surfaces of the hands, to include the backs of hands, palms, wrists, under fingernails and between fingers; (4) rinsing well for 10 seconds; (5) drying hands with a paper towel or other hand-drying device; and (6) turning off faucet with a paper towel or other method without recontaminating hands. 15A NCAC 18A .2803 (c).
26 2 Approved cleaning solution and approved disinfectant provided; test kit available when required: .2817, .2818, .2819, .2820, .2836 No No No Observed quat test strips used by the facility were expired. COncentration of disinfectant was not determined without usable test strips. Chlorine disinfectant at 500ppm was prepared during inspection. **Provide test strips for the quat disinfectant. 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (c )
33 3 Linen, bedding, wash cloths, bibs, burping cloths laundered, and in good repair: .2821, .2836 No No No Observed cot linen used in room 5 with considerable stain marks on several cots. Observed pillow cases in room 5 with heavy staining. Ensure linen is kept clean and in good repair. **Individual linen must be kept clean and in good repair. 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 Repeat: Observed washing machine gasket with accumulated debris, and midew. Observed mop sink in laundry are in need of cleaning. EHS recomended washing machine and gasket be cleaned and sanitized weekly. Observed play vinyl chairs biggining to tare at edges. Observed toy letters with heavy playdo residue, letters were not able to be cleaned. Observed some stools in rooms 2, 3, 4, and 6 with heavy dirt build up. **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). NOTE: Observed chemical bottles such as detergent bottles and used medication containers used as toys in class rooms. EHS recomended discontinue use of chemical bottles.