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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

11/2/2017

Final Score @ Grade

General Comments

No Points Deducted: 29. Observed a chemical in a bottle that was labeled incorrectly- B4. Hazardous products shall be stored in its original container or in another labeled container. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b). 31. Observed a large amount of items stored in cabinets in B3. Items are falling out when the cabinets are opened. Organize. 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). Report emailed to Mrs. Vaughan & Ms. Mills Child Care rule book emailed to Ms. Mills. Sanitization Score cards left in Mrs. Vaughan's box.- PLEASE POST IN EACH CLASS

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 some of the spring loaded faucets not staying on for 15 seconds. Regulate to provide a minimum of 15 second run time to facilitate proper handwashing. Keep handwashing sinks clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a).
23	2	Approved storage in toilet rooms, lavatories free of storage; hand wash signs posted: .2817, .2818, .2836	No	No	No	Repeat: Observed items that are not restroom related (wheelchair, boxes of items, etc) stored in the Nurse's restroom. Remove. Limit storage in restrooms to toileting and diapering items only. 15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a). **AS NOTED ON THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION: THE NURSE'S OFFICE AND CAFETERIA ARE A PART OF THE PRE-K'S LICENSE. THE SAME RULES (CHILD CARE) MUST BE FOLLOWED.
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	In all classes: Observed children sleeping without linen on the sleeping mats or with towels/blankets that are not covering the entire sleeping mat. Individual linen shall be provided for all beds, cots, or mats. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (c ). Linens shall be large enough to cover the entire sleeping surface of mats, cots, and crib mattresses. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (f).
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: Observed stained ceiling tiles in Nurse's office, B4, and B3. Repair leak and replace tiles. 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 dust buildup on the restroom ceiling vents. Clean. Keep all ventilation related equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2826 (b).
49	2	Premises clean and free of standing water; utility equipment inaccessible; equipment and toys clean and in good repair; sandboxes properly constructed, clean and covered; adherence to air quality forecast quality forecast outdoor activity restrictions when applicable: .2831, .2832	No	No	No	Observed the fence around the playground in disrepair. Repair. All play ground equipment must be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2832 (c ). Keep the premises clean and free of dilapidated structures and broken play equipment. 15A NCAC 18A .2832 (a).