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Name

WALTER G. BYERS ACADEMY PRE K

Address

1415 HAMILTON ST

City/State/ZIP

CHARLOTTE

28206

Premise Type

42 - Child Care

County

Mecklenburg

Inspection Date

1/28/2016

Final Score @ Grade

General Comments

General Comment: #28. Observed first aid kit containing a freeze pack with mutiple warning listed not properly stored in F17. First aid kit with freeze pack locked away at time of inspection.***All medications must be stored behind lock and key. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (d). #44. Observed mop water and mop in bucket stored in bathroom within F15. After talking to teacher she informed me that she mop her own floor in classrooms and bathroom. During conversation teacher staed that see get mop water from hand washing sink and pour waste water in the toilet. Have custodian to mop rooms and bathrooms and to get water for mopping from can wash in janitor closet and to dispose of water in can wash in janitor closet. Observed some damaged boards stored in trash bag outside of playground exit door to room F15. Dispose of trash in dumpster and do not store item outside of classroom door.***Maintain a fully operating can wash or mop sink at all times. 15A NCAC 18A .2830 (b). Solid wastes shall be disposed of in a manner that prevents insect breeding and public nuisances. 15A NCAC 18A .2830 (d). Ms. Gabe and Ms. Houston present at time of inspection.

Violations

CDI=Corrected During Inspection

R=Repeat Violation

VR=Verification Required

Violation Item	Demerits	Violation Description	CDI	R	VR	Comments
7	2	Thermometers provided, accurate: .2804, .2807, .2808, .2836	No	No	No	Observed broken thermometer in refrigeration unit in F15. Observed indicating dial on thermometer reading 52F-53F. Checked carton of juice that had been in refrigeration unit since yesterday and reading of juice product read 36F. Provide an accurate thermometer in all refrigerators. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (h)
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 area around hand washing sink in bathrooms in both classrooms soiled. Observed area behind toilet seats soiled. Thoroughly clean hand washing sinks and toilets. Keep toilets and urinals clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a). Keep hand washing sinks clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a).
30	3	Non-hazardous products properly stored: .2820	No	No	No	Observed child's hair petroleum product not properly stored in F17. Observed Vaseline not properly stored in F15. Store non hazardous petroleum products and Vaseline five feet out of reach of children or locked away. Observed non hazardous cleaning product not properly stored in F17. Store non hazardous cleaning products with just keep out of children warning stored five feet out of reach of children or locked away. 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). General Comment: Observed five containers of hand sanitizer stored five feet vertical distance out of children in room F15. Keep one or two containers of hand sanitizer stored properly within the classroom area and lock other containers away.
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 not labeled with any number in F15. The only thing labeled was the storage shelving area in cubbie area where mats are stored. Label mats with number to relate that number with child name/number. All cribs, beds, cots and mats must be labeled with each individual child's name. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (c ).
34	4	Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836	No	No	No	Tighten loose base on up-right mirror in F15. Repair damaged door on storage cabinet in F15. Clean stain cover on floor throw pillow. Dust/clean top of smart board brace and projector. Observed cleaning products container being used as play toys but top of containers are not tape. Tape top of cleaning containers if containers are being used as toys. 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 water stained ceiling tiles throughout in room F15. Repair any and all roof leaks, then replace water stained ceiling tiles. Wipe/ dust window ledges in classrooms. Clean/shampoo throw rug in F15 or just replace rug. Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825.
39	2	Equipment clean and in good repair; maintained as required: .2826	No	No	No	Observed broken and loose hanging window blinds in F15. Repair broken window blinds. Remove loose hanging window blind until blinds can be properly repaired/attached. Keep all light fixtures clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2826 (a).
46	2	CCA pressure-treated wood sealed; date sealed_________; soil covered or inaccessible: .2831, .2832	No	No	No	Observed CCA wood benches on playground area not treated. Seal wood on benches. All exterior non-painted wood installed before 1/1/05 must be sealed or stained at least every 2 years. Seal wood with either an oil-based, semi-transparent sealant, oil-based clear stain, or water-based clear stain. 15A NCAC 18A .2831 (e), (f), and (g).