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NameSTERLING ELEMENTARY PRE K
Address9601 CHINA GROVE CHURCH RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28134
Premise Type42 - Child Care
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 3/21/2014
Final Score @ Grade
36
General Comments**Will reinspect within 7 days.**Gave Provisional status handout.**No CCA wood.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
2 5 Proper handwashing procedure: .2803, .2836 No No No Observed unsupervised hand washing of child, room B5. Child turned off water with hand did not dry hands then played in sensory table.**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 fingernailsand 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).
7 2 Thermometers provided, accurate: .2804, .2807, .2808, .2836 No No No Observed no thermometer in refrigerator B3, and broken thermometer in refrigerator B5.**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 Repeat Non-Compliance: Observed push button faucet with run time less than 15 seconds, B5.
22 3 Soap, approved hand drying devices, toilet tissue paper available: .2817, .2818, .2836 No No No Observed no paper towels, broken paper towel dispenser or non dispensing paper towel dispenser in rooms B2, B6, and B3.**Liquid soap and disposable towels shall be provided and accessible at all hand washing sinks. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (d).
23 2 Approved storage in toilet rooms, lavatories free of storage; hand wash signs posted: .2817, .2818, .2836 No No No Observed toys stored below hand sink, B2.**Handwashing sinks must be free of storage (in and below). 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a).
29 6 Hazardous products properly stored and locked: .2820 No No No Repeat Non-Compliance: Observed cabinet with cleaning products not locked, B2. Keys stored in lock, B2.**Keys used to access hazardous item storage must be out of reach of children (5 ft above the floor) and stored separately from lock. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b).**All hazardous items must be stored behind lock and key. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b).
30 3 Non-hazardous products properly stored: .2820 No No No Observed purses stored below 5 feet and unlocked, B2. Hand sanitizer attached to child's backpack, unlocked and stored less than 5 feet, B4. Sanitizer and disinfectant stored below 5 feet, B6. Solid air freshener stored below 5 feet, B6.**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).**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).
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 stored properly in the cubbies. Store childs mat in correct cubby. Many mats frayed on corners, several rooms.**Sleeping mats, cribs, and cots shall be stored to prevent contamination. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (a).**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 shelving with sticky tape residue, several rooms. Computers and toys dusty.**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 stained ceiling tiles in rooms B2 and B3.**Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825.