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Name

METRO SCHOOL

Address

405 S DAVIDSON ST

City/State/ZIP

CHARLOTTE

28202

Premise Type

42 - Child Care

County

Mecklenburg

Inspection Date

1/18/2017

Final Score @ Grade

General Comments

General Comment/ No Points Deducted! #12. Replace broken gasket on refrigeration unit in A-1 classroom. Monitor gaskets starting to crack in other classrooms(2) and replace if needed. Wipe/clean handle area and gaskets on refrigeration units. Monitor rust spots starting to form on door and back corner crevices of microwaves in rooms; replace or repair if needed.***Keep all non-food contact surfaces and equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (f) and .2809 (1) and (3). Keep all food service equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (f) #19. Clean mouth guard on water fountain at end of B hall near hallway leading to cafeteria.***Keep water fountains clean at all times. 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (f). #31. Store children personal belongings(coats and book bags) so they are not touching.***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). #37. Wipe/clean walls near trash can storage areas in classrooms. Patch holes in bathroom above diaper changing table where shelf was moved. Tightly secure loose base tile cove molding in janitor closet. Caulk/seal gap between back of can wash basin and wall in janitor closet. Clean, repair and repaint walls where needed(B-hall classrooms) Replace missing wall tile in bathroom between B-2 and B-4 classroom. Tighten bathroom door handle in room B6. Clean spots on carpet in A-9 #44. Remove old pallets/boards from dumpster area. Replace cardboard dumpster with damaged lid. Solid wastes shall be disposed of in a manner that prevents insect breeding and public nuisances. 15A NCAC 18A .2830 (d).Keep dumpsters and garbage containers free of holes and in good repair to prevent insect and vermin nuisances. 15A NCAC 18A .2830 (d). Ms. Todd present at time of inspection. Ms. Dyson present and escorted me around during inspection. .

Violations

CDI=Corrected During Inspection

R=Repeat Violation

VR=Verification Required

Violation Item	Demerits	Violation Description	CDI	R	VR	Comments
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 cracks and crevices on toilet chair/ toilet potty chairs soiled and green discoloration on some chairs. THOROUGHLY CLEAN TOILET CHAIRS/TOILET POTTY CHAIRS (CRACKS, CREVICES AND UNDERSIDE OF CHAIR)! Clean excess disinfectant off of toilet chairs/ toilet potty chairs. Discoloration of chair is coming from the disinfectant solution. Monitor and clean base of hand washing sink and two compartment sink where drain stopper is inserted. Toilets shall be cleaned and disinfected at least daily and when visibly soiled. 15A NCAC 18A .2817 (b). 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).
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 teacher from A-3 classroom perform incorrect diaper changing procedure in bathroom. FOLLOW DIAPER CHANGING PROCEDURE POSTED ON THE WALL! Clean old adhesive from diaper changing pad/tables in bathrooms and properly repair. Follow the correct diaper changing procedure as described in 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (d). Diaper changing surface must be easily cleanable, non-absorbent, smooth, and intact. 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (b).
30	3	Non-hazardous products properly stored: .2820	No	No	No	Observed teacher purse, hand sanitizer and smart board cleaner not properly stored in classroom area. Store teacher purse, hand sanitizer and smart board cleaner five feet vertical distance out of reach of children or locked away! Items were found less than five feet vertical distance in unlocked cabinet or filing cabinet drawer. Purses, that do not contain hazardous items, must be stored 5 ft above the floor, behind lock and key, or behind a child safety lock. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (f). Approved non-hazardous products must be stored 5 ft above the floor or behind lock and key. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b), (c ) and (d).
34	4	Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836	No	No	No	Damaged toy with tape on it removed from A-1 classroom at time of inspection. Repair and replace damaged back on cabinet shelving in A-11. Replace damaged padding on (2) chairs provided by CMS. Clean head rest on chair and repaint blue fencing used as divider in A-12. Monitor and make sure children are not chewing on fixture(blue divider). Monitor and replace bent legs on trampoline in B-1 classroom. Clean base of bye bye buggies under cushion/covering. 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).