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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

8/23/2019

Final Score @ Grade

General Comments

No Points Deducted: 2. Observed a child turn the water off with their bare hands after washing them. Supervise. 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). 5. Observed an open box of cereal stored unprotected. Follow the rule below. Store all foods in approved re-sealable bags or containers once opened. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (a) 7. Observed the thermometer in the infant refrigerator not accurate. Replace. Provide an accurate thermometer in all refrigerators. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (h) 25. CRITICAL: Observed the disinfectant below 500ppm chlorine which will not clean the diaper changing table properly. The diaper changing surface shall be properly disinfected between each child. 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (c ). 39. Observed dust buildup on the hall ceiling vent in the diaper changing building. Clean. Keep all ventilation related equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2826 (b). Report emailed to: nyeshalong@yahoo.com

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 highchair trays collecting old food residue.- Infant. Remember to pop the trays off and send to the kitchen to be cleaned. Highchair feeding trays, shall be washed, rinsed, and sanitized after each use. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (e).
12	4	Equipment, non-food contact surfaces clean; in good repair: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814	No	No	No	REPEAT: Observed a bottle warmer collecting residue collecting on the baskets. Took to the kitchen to be cleaned. Follow the rule below. **Bottle warming equipment shall be cleaned and sanitized at least daily and when visibly soiled. 15A NCAC 18A .2810 (f) (1) and .2804 (d).
26	2	Approved cleaning solution and approved disinfectant provided; test kit available when required: .2817, .2818, .2819, .2820, .2836	No	No	No	Observed the disinfectant bottles below 500ppm in the diaper changing building. Remake to the correct strength. Prepare disinfectant between 500-800 ppm chlorine daily. 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (c ) and .2801 (7).
31	2	Facilities provided for proper storage, used and kept clean: .2820	No	No	No	REPEAT: Observed storage room in need of organizing. **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 mats with the vinyl worn off and the internal cushion exposed- 3's. Keep all mats, cots, and cribs clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (a). -Observed mats stored with the sleeping sides and floor sides touching- cubby room. Store all sleeping mats so that the floor side of the mats are only touching. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (d). -Observed sleeping mats less than 18" apart for nap time. Follow the rule below. Children must be spaced at least 18 inches apart or separated by a partition while napping. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (e).
34	4	Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836	No	No	No	-Observed dolls in need of cleaning in the 1/2, 4/5 year, and after school old rooms. Clean. -Observed sticky residue on toy shelves in the 3's and after school room. -Observed a broken toy bin. Removed from the class. 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	Observed areas of the walls in disrepair- 1/2 year old room. Replace clear corner covers. Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825.
44	2	Solid waste properly handled; containers and cleaning equipment kept clean; can cleaning facilities adequate: .2830, .2836	No	No	No	Observed the front bottom of the dumpster rusted with holes. Replace. Keep dumpsters and garbage containers free of holes and in good repair to prevent insect and vermin nuisances. 15A NCAC 18A .2830 (d).