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Name

SMARTY PANTS FULL DAY PRESCHOOL

Address

1411 E 7TH ST

City/State/ZIP

CHARLOTTE

28204

Premise Type

42 - Child Care

County

Mecklenburg

Inspection Date

3/15/2017

Final Score @ Grade

General Comments

Nyesha Long was present during the inspection. The report was reviewed with and signed for by Joy Wright. NOTES: --Ensure that all keys are present so there is access to akll storage rooms and equipment; could not access the kitchen freeze and the ext. storage room. NO POINTS ISSUED: 5. Observed a bag of sugar was unsealed in the kitchen, and staff food was stored above/with facility food. **Store staff's personal food below or separate from facility provided food. 23. Observed painting supplies were stored in the restroom in the 3's restroom. **Limit storage in restrooms to toileting and diapering items only. 15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a). 35. The care giver in the infnat room stated the mouthed toys were cleaned and disinfected. **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 the ceiling patch/repair was not finished with paint in the 4's restroom. Finich all walls in the restroom with non-absorbant paint. **Walls in rooms in which food is stored, handled or prepared, utensil-washing rooms, and toilet rooms shall be non-absorbent. 15A NCAC 18A .2825 (b). **Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825. 46. Provide documentation for CCA wood treatment by next inspection.

Violations

CDI=Corrected During Inspection

R=Repeat Violation

VR=Verification Required

Violation Item	Demerits	Violation Description	CDI	R	VR	Comments
10	5	Food contact surfaces properly washed, rinsed, sanitized and air dried; single-service articles not re-used: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814	No	No	No	Observed the hich chair and underside of their food trays with dried food debris. Send highchair trays to be thoughly cleaned once per day. **Highchair feeding trays, shall be washed, rinsed, and sanitized after each use. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (e).
19	2	Approved drinking fountains, pressure regulated, clean: .2815, .2836	No	No	No	REPEAT NON-COMPLIANCE - Observed the water pressure on the water fountain was too low; did not clear mouth spout. **Water pressure at drinking fountains must be high enough so that water clears mouth nozzle, and so that water does not splash on the floor. 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (f).
22	3	Soap, approved hand drying devices, toilet tissue paper available: .2817, .2818, .2836	No	No	No	REPEAT NON-COMPLIANCE - Observed no paper towels were supplied at the staff restroom hand washing sink, and paper towels were not accessible in the Toddler restroom.
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	REPEAT NON-COMPLIANCE - Observed the diaper changing pad in the infant room with several tears. **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 NON-COMPLIANCE - Observed the hallway storage closet with equipment/supplies stored on the floor and needed re-organizing to facilitate cleaning. **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	Observed some napping mats were only 1 inch thick. **All sleeping mats, used during nap time, shall be waterproof, washable, and at least 2 inches thick. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (b).
34	4	Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836	No	No	No	Observed step stools with worn surfaces and needed cleaning throughout the facility, the dust pan in reach of the children was heavily soiled, child-sized couches with torn/worn surfaces in the 2's room and 3's room, the area rug needed cleaning in the TOddler 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).
39	2	Equipment clean and in good repair; maintained as required: .2826	No	No	No	REPEAT NON-COMPLIANCE - Observed lights were not working in the hallway storage closet, the 3's cubbie area, 5's restroom. Keep all light fixtures clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2826 (a). Observed the HVAC vent was dusty in the 4/5's restroom, and the window screens were damaged in the 3's restroom (REPEAT NON-COMPLIANCE). Keep all ventilation related equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2826 (b).