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NameMERRY OAKS INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY
Address3508 DRAPER AV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28205
Premise Type42 - Child Care
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/18/2026
Final Score @ Grade
4
General CommentsMs. Edward signed for report. Report emailed to: triciae.edwards@cms.k12.nc.us Mara.Brinton@dhhs.nc.gov margaretv.hinson@cms.k12.nc.us D.addison@cms.k12.nc.us

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
5 0 Food properly stored, thawed, prepared, cooked, cooled, handled, served, transported, packaged and identified; only supervised children in kitchen; water from a handwash lavatory not consumed or used for bottle warming:. 2804, .2806, .2808, .2836 No No No 15A NCAC 18A .2804 (i) A water bottle that a child brings to the child care center from home and that is used only for water consumption by that child shall be exempt from the requirements of 2804 (h). Instead, the water bottle shall be labeled with the name of the child to whom the water bottle belongs, individually stored in the child's cubby, and sent home with the child at the end of the day. Observed a couple students water bottles stored in their cubbies without their names on the bottles. EHS educated teachers on notated rule. -General comment.
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 15A NCAC 18A .2825 (a) In child care centers, the walls and ceilings, including doors and windows, of all rooms and areas, shall be kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. All walls and ceilings shall be free of peeling, flaking, chalking, or otherwise deteriorating paint. Observed minor stained ceiling tile in classroom B5, per lead teacher, a work order has been submitted to have ceiling tile replaced. Observed minor paint chipping on wall near handsink/refrigerator in classroom B7.