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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

9/3/2015

Final Score @ Grade

General Comments

19. Observed an operational drinking fountain connected to the handsink in B7. Disconnect.Drinking fountains shall be separate from hand washing sinks, or made inaccessible. 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (f).21. Observed a slow draining handsink in B7. Keep handwashing sinks clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a).29. Observed an aerosol can of disinfectant spray stored on top of the restroom cabinet in B6 (CRITICAL VIOLATION).All hazardous items must be stored behind lock and key. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b).39. Observed light bulbs out in B7. Lighting shall be capable of illumination to at least 10 foot-candles of light, 30 inches above the floor in areas describe in 15A NCAC 18A .2826 (a).48. Observed the window open without a screen in B5.All openings to the outer air shall be protected against the entrance of flying insects. 15A NCAC 18A .2831 ( c ).*Classrooms: B2-7

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	Repeat Non-Compliance: Observed an inaccurate thermometer in B5, no thermometer in B6, and a broken thermometer in B7. Replace.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- several restrooms. Ensure spring loaded faucets run for a minimum of 15 seconds to facilitate proper handwashing.Keep handwashing sinks clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a).
26	2	Approved cleaning solution and approved disinfectant provided; test kit available when required: .2817, .2818, .2819, .2820, .2836	No	No	No	Observed the Quat disinfectant in B2 & B6 at 0ppm.Prepare disinfectant between 500-800 ppm chlorine daily. 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (c ) and .2801 (7).
30	3	Non-hazardous products properly stored: .2820	No	No	No	Observed a bag of potting soil stored below 5 feet in B7.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).
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 the sleeping mats with numbers but no names to match (cot list) in B7, and the incorrect mats in the cubbies (the names/numbers do not match the information on the cot lists in B5 & B6.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	Repeat Non-Compliance: Observed sticky residue on shelving in the majority of the classes.**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 B6.**Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825.