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NameCHILDREN OF AMERICA CHARLOTTE, LLC
Address2102 BEN CRAIG DR
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28262
Premise Type42 - Child Care
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 4/15/2024
Final Score @ Grade
11
General CommentsNOTE: - Keep log of up coming carpet cleaning records for next inspection update. Last cleaning was 10/21/2023. - Soap dispensers need repair or replace in currently unused classrooms. - Observed Clorox/ chemicals containers in unlock cabinet in the kitchen. Kitchen staff is locking the cabinet at the time of inspection. **Hazardous items and how to store properly discussed with director and staff again at this inspection** - Director: Stephanie Elevins and assistant team present during inspection

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
4 0 Potentially hazardous foods meet storage and holding temperatures; bottles, lunches refrigerated at 45º F or below: .2804, .2806, .2808, .2836 No No No General Comment: 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (h) The temperature of potentially hazardous food provided by the child care center for consumption by children shall be 45 degrees Fahrenheit or below, or at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above at all times, including field trips, catering events, and outdoor service, except during periods of preparation and service immediately prior to consumption.- Observed two containers of specialty milk in Two’s sitting on the counter waiting to be back in the kitchen refrigerator holding temperature at 60F. CDI- Staff volunteers to discard the items at the time of inspection. Ensure to maintain hazardous cold food item at 45F or below. NOTE: specialty milks at the time of inspection has name of student/class, and no date that was received at the center. Ensure to receive the unopened container of specialty milks at the beginning of the week, put name and date that was received, send home or discard at the end of the end either opened or unopened containers.
20 0 No identified lead poisoning hazards in accordance with NCGS 130A-131.7(7): .2816 No No No General Comment: 15A NCAC 18A .2816 (b) (1) Child care operators, as defined under G.S. 110-86(7), shall test, once every three years, all water outlets used for drinking or food preparation. Samples shall also be collected and tested within 30 calendar days of completion of any renovations or repairs that may impact the facility's drinking water infrastructure, such as repair or replacement of all or part of drinking water service lines or faucets, at impacted outlets. The operator shall provide documentation of testing results for review by the Department during each unannounced routine sanitation inspection.- Observed the center with expired water testing for lead. Last testing was 01/07/2021. The center registered/enrolled with RTI. The pre-enrollment webinar was completed on 4/11/24. Certificate was awarded to Gerald J. NOTE: The center will follow the required procedures and complete the process for compliance.
22 3 Soap, approved hand drying devices, toilet tissue paper available: .2817, .2818, .2836 No No No REPEAT 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (d). Liquid soap and disposable towels or other hand-drying devices shall be provided at every handwash lavatory area.- Observed no soap available for hand washing at hand sink the play room. Provide soap at the hand sink. Observed no paper towels available at both dispensers in the kitchen. On paper towel dispenser in Toddler B is not working properly causing no paper towels to be available for hand drying. Ensure to provide all hand washing supplies at all hand sinks at all time. NOTE: Repair or replace paper towels dispensers when needed.
26 2 Approved cleaning solution and approved disinfectant provided; test kit available when required: .2817, .2818, .2819, .2820, .2836 No No No REPEAT 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (i) Provide a testing method for chlorine disinfectant to ensure compliance with prescribed chlorine concentration.- Observed the center without the chlorine test strips for their disinfectant solution that is able to read the concentration between required strength of 500-800 ppm. Obtain the test kit.
30 3 Non-hazardous products properly stored: .2820 No No No REPEAT 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (c) Bulk soaps shall be kept inaccessible to children by storing the product at least 5ft above the floor.- Observed bulk soap stored in cabinet less than 5ft in preschool IIA. NOTE: Ensure to keep all non hazardous items at 5ft or higher at all time.
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 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (e). When in use, cribs, cots, mats and play pens shall be placed at least 18 inches apart or separated by partitions that prevent physical contact between children.- Observed children are sleeping in Two’s. The cots are placed very closed to each other less than 2”. Ensure to place the cots apart at least 18” while napping. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (f) Linens shall be large enough to cover the bed, cot, or mat's sleeping surface.- Observed several cots in PreK A and B without linens/sheets covered. Children are sleeping on bare cots. Provide linens and ensure that is large enough the cover the entire cot surfaces.