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Name

CENTER FOR CHILDREN COTTAGE

Address

2121 BELVEDERE AV

City/State/ZIP

CHARLOTTE

28205

Premise Type

42 - Child Care

County

Mecklenburg

Inspection Date

5/5/2015

Final Score @ Grade

General Comments

5) Observed raw beef stored above milk in the kitchen refrigerator. Raw meats, poultry, fish, shellfish, and eggs shall be stored on shelving beneath and separate from other foods. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (f).20) Chemical spot test positive at window casing in the 2's room. Chemical spot test positive a exterior chimney. In child care centers, areas accessible to children shall be free of identified lead poisoning hazards as defined in G.S. 130A-131.7(7). 29) Observed a cabinet with bleach and an aerosol in an unlocked cabinet in the 2's room. Cabinet's lock was damaged. Chemicals removed. All hazardous items must be stored behind lock and key. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b). 39) Observed dim lighting in the kitchen. Observed a floor vent in the 2's collecting trash. Keep all ventilation related equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2826 (b). Lighting shall be capable of illumination to at least 50 foot-candles at work surfaces describe in 15A NCAC 18A .2826 (a).44) Observed the can wash collecting leaves. Garbage containers, mops and other cleaning equipment shall be kept clean. 15A NCAC 18A .2830 (b).Judy Fennema present.

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 a thermometer in the infant room refrigerator not functioning properly.Provide an accurate thermometer in all refrigerators. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (h)
34	4	Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836	No	No	No	Observed toys starting to collect residue in cracks and crevices. Observed card board play blocks damaged. Observed reading books with minor damage. 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 chipping paint at window sills. Observed damaged wall in staff restroom. Observed damaged walls in the kitchen. Observed floor collecting debris under tupperware bins at hand washing sinks. Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825.