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Name

STERLING ELEMENTARY PRE K

Address

9601 CHINA GROVE CHURCH RD

City/State/ZIP

CHARLOTTE

28134

Premise Type

42 - Child Care

County

Mecklenburg

Inspection Date

3/18/2015

Final Score @ Grade

General Comments

5. Observed lunch box in B4 without date (Sydney) & unlabeled sippy cup in B3.Label all food brought from home with the child’s name and the date that the food was brought into the facility. 15A NCAC 18A .2804 (f)Label all baby bottles, sippy-cups, and bottled beverages sent from home with the child's name and date it was brought into the facility. 15A NCAC 18A .2804 (d)12. Observed the shelves in the refrigerators in A2 and B3 collecting residue and/or debris. Clean.Keep all food service equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (f)*29. Observed a super glue pen stored unlocked and within the reach of the children in B3.All hazardous items must be stored behind lock and key. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b).Report emailed to tiffany.ham@cms.k12.nc.usPlease forward to whomever needs a copy of this report.

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 the thermometers in the back of the refrigerator in B2, B6, and A2. Follow the rule below.All thermometers in refrigerators shall be stored in the warmest part of the refrigerator and located to be easily readable. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (h) (1).-Observed the thermometer in B2's refrigerator reading 35F. The Inspector's thermometer was left in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes and was reading 48.8F. All lunch boxes were moved to another refrigerator. Replace the thermometer, and DO NOT use the refrigerator until it reads 45F or below.-Observed the red line in the thermometer in B4 all the way at the end. The Inspector's thermometer was left in the refrigerator for 10 minutes and was reading 43F. Replace the thermometer.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 spring loaded faucet with run time less than 15 seconds- all restrooms. Ensure spring loaded faucets run for a minimum of 15 seconds to facilitate proper handwashing.-Observed out of order handsink in the boy's hall restroom.Keep handwashing sinks clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a).
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 an incorrect diaper changing in B3. The same gloves were kept on through the process and the adult nor the child's hands were not wiped with wipes before the clean diaper was placed on.Follow the correct diaper changing procedure as described in 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (d).
34	4	Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836	No	No	No	-Repeat Non-Compliance: Observed sticky residue on shelving in A2, B2, and B3.-Observed stained large red pillow in B3.**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	-Repeat Non-Compliance: Observed stained ceiling tile in B2.-Observed the wall behind the toilet peeling in B3.**Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825.