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Name

BRIGHT PATH CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER, THE

Address

4901 LAILWOOD CR

City/State/ZIP

CHARLOTTE

28227

Premise Type

42 - Child Care

County

Mecklenburg

Inspection Date

11/25/2025

Final Score @ Grade

General Comments

Violations

CDI=Corrected During Inspection

R=Repeat Violation

VR=Verification Required

Violation Item	Demerits	Violation Description	CDI	R	VR	Comments
5	5	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 .2806 (f) Food and containers of food shall not be stored under exposed sewer lines. Food shall not be stored in toilet or laundry rooms, except that child care centers licensed for fewer than 13 children and located in a residence may store food in laundry rooms if the food is stored and protected as required in rule 2806 (g). Observed sprinkles and other edible food decorating products stored under the sink in Threes classroom. Observed juice bottle stored under sink in Twos classroom. Food shall not be stored under exposed sewer lines. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (j) (2) Potentially hazardous food requiring refrigeration after preparation shall be cooled to an internal temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or below. Cooling of potentially hazardous foods shall be initiated upon completion of the food preparation or hot storage. Methods such as pouring into pans, agitation, and chilling with ice or water circulation external to the food containers shall be used to cool potentially hazardous food. Observed chicken cooling in refrigerator in large covered container. Needs to follow open air or ice chilling methods for cooling.
23	0	Approved storage in toilet rooms, lavatories free of storage; hand wash signs posted: .2817, .2818, .2836	No	No	No	General Comment: 15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a). Storage in toilet rooms shall be limited to toileting and diapering supplies. Observed whiteboard, chairs, and other items not related to toileting and diapering stored in Twos bathroom. Needs to be limited to toileting and diapering supplies.
28	0	Medications properly stored: .2820	No	No	No	General Comment: 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (d).Medications, including prescription and non-prescription items, shall be stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container and shall not be stored above food. Observed antibiotic ointment in unlocked teacher drawers and pain relief powdered medicine on teacher desk in Fours classroom. Needs to be stored locked. If violation is repeated on the next inspection facility shall receive a provisional. Medicines were removed and area was checked again by facility owner to ensure none were missed.
29	0	Hazardous products properly stored and locked: .2820	No	No	No	General Comment: 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b). All hazardous items must be stored behind lock and key. Observed chlorox “disinfectant with bleach” cleaner spray stored unlocked under diaper tables in Toddler room and on shelf in Meck Prek bathroom. Needs to be stored locked. This is not approved as disinfectant which can be stored unlocked but 5ft up. Facility shall receive a provisional on the next inspection if this is a repeat violation.
30	3	Non-hazardous products properly stored: .2820	No	No	No	15A NCAC 18A .2820 (c). Non-aerosol sanitizing solutions, approved disinfectants, detergent solutions, hand antiseptics, and hand lotions shall be kept inaccessible to children when not in use by storing the items 5 ft above the floor or behind lock and key. Observed hand sanitizer in outside bag stored less than 5ft up in Threes room. Observed multiple lotions stored in teacher cabinet less than 5ft up in Fours classroom. Needs to be stored 5ft up. REPEAT.
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	15A NCAC 18A .2821 (e). When in use, cribs, cots, mats and play pens shall be placed at least 18 inches apart or separated by partitions that prevent physical contact between children. Observed children sleeping on mats less than 18 inches apart in Twos and Meck prek. Needs to be 18 inches apart.
34	0	Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836	No	No	No	General Comment: 15A NCAC 18A .2822 (d).Water play centers shall be filled with potable water immediately before children begin a water play session. Water shall be emptied after each play session and at a minimum each morning and afternoon, or more often if no longer clean. Observed water in Threes classroom water play center. The teacher stated it is emptied after each use but that they had not used the water play center today. Water play centers should be filled immediately before use and emptied after each play session.
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 .2824 (a). Floors and floor coverings in food preparation, food storage, utensil washing, toilet rooms, and laundry areas shall be constructed of nonabsorbent material and shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed damaged floor tiles in the kitchen. Needs repair. 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 cracking ceiling at back edge of room in Toddlers. Observed damage to walls in Twos bathroom. Needs repair.