| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|
12
|
4
|
Equipment, non-food contact surfaces clean; in good repair: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814 |
No |
No
|
No |
REPEAT: Bottle warming equipment shall be cleaned and sanitized at least daily and when visibly soiled. 15A NCAC 18A .2810 (f) (1) and .2804 (d). Observed bottle warmers in infant room soiled. Clean.
Keep all non-food contact surfaces and equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (f) and .2809 (1) and (3). Observed the undersides of high chairs infant room with food debris build up. Clean. Observed handsink in kitchen leaking. Repair. EHS observed microwave in infant room. Teacher stated that microwave is not used to warm bottles. EHS reminded facility that per 15 NCAC 18A .2804 (d), microwaves shall not be used to warm bottles. |
|
23
|
2
|
Approved storage in toilet rooms, lavatories free of storage; hand wash signs posted: .2817, .2818, .2836 |
No |
No
|
No |
REPEAT:Limit storage in restrooms to toileting and diapering items only. 15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a). Observed storage in older toddler restroom. Staff stated that the restroom is not currently being used. EHS advised staff to remove all items that are not needed for toileting or diapering.
Handwashing sinks must be free of storage. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a). Observed items stored in handsink in older toddler room. |
|
26
|
2
|
Approved cleaning solution and approved disinfectant provided; test kit available when required: .2817, .2818, .2819, .2820, .2836 |
No |
No
|
No |
Prepare disinfectant between 500-800 ppm chlorine daily. 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (c ) and .2801 (7). Observed disinfectant at 250 ppm in younger toddler' s room. EHS recommends staff ensures disinfectant is between 500-800ppm throughout center. |
|
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 |
Diaper changing surface must be easily cleanable, non-absorbent, smooth, and intact. 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (b). Observed diaper surface in infant room with slits and tears. Replace/Repair. Observed soapy water bottle not labeled in younger toddlers room.
All cleaning and disinfectant solutions shall be properly labeled (i.e. soapy water, disinfectant). 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (c ) and .2820 (c ). Observed sanitizer and disinfectant in infant room not labeled. EHS recommends center label bottles throughout as "sanitizer" and "disinfectant". Not "500" and "100".
Follow the correct diaper changing procedure as described in 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (d). Observed teacher in infant room wipe her hands, wipe child's bottom, and then proceed to place new diaper on child. |
|
29
|
6
|
Hazardous products properly stored and locked: .2820 |
No |
No
|
No |
REPEAT: All hazardous items must be stored behind lock and key. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b). Observed aerosol air freshener stored unlocked in older toddlers storage room. Observed the chemical "bleach" stored unlocked in "3's" restroom. |
|
30
|
3
|
Non-hazardous products properly stored: .2820 |
No |
No
|
No |
REPEAT: Purses, that do not contain hazardous items, must be stored 5 ft above the floor, behind lock and key, or behind a child safety lock. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (f). Observed purse in infant room stored opened closet below 5 feet. |
|
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 |
REPEAT: Keep all mats, cots, and cribs clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (a). Observed fraying of mat's in 3's and 4's classroom. EHS recommends center to repair/replace mat's throughout center that are fraying. |
|
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: Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825. Observed stained ceiling tile in infant room. Observed ceiling damage in older 2's classroom. Observed ceiling damage in boys restroom in "4's" classroom. Observed paint in need of touching up throughout center (baseboards, window seals). Observed floor in kitchen in need of repair near handsink. Director is aware of issue and work is being done to fix floor. |
|
39
|
2
|
Equipment clean and in good repair; maintained as required: .2826 |
No |
No
|
No |
Keep all ventilation related equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2826 (b). Observed vents with heavy dust accumulation in 4's classroom. EHS advised facility to clean vents throughout center. Observed vent hanging in restroom in 2's restroom. Repair.
Keep all light fixtures clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2826 (a). Observed dead insects inside of light sheilds throughout center. Clean. |