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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

6/4/2026

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	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	General Comment: 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (a) Once pre-packaged food has been opened, the food shall be stored in clean, resealable bags or containers made of plastic or glass that are tightly covered and manufactured for the purpose of food storage. Observed animal crackers stored in nonresealable bag in Twos room. Needs to be in resealable bag.
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 .2818 (a). In child care centers lavatories shall not be used for storage. Observed pillows stored under food prep sink in infant classroom. CDI - pillows were removed.
27	0	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	General Comment: 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (b). Diapering surfaces shall be made of smooth, intact, nonabsorbent material and shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed small hole in Twos diaper pad. Needs repair/replacement.
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 disinfectant on handsink in 4s bathroom. CDI - disinfectant was moved back to shelf 5ft up. REPEAT.
34	4	Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836	No	No	No	15A NCAC 18A .2822 (a) Toys, equipment, furniture, and any other items accessible to the children shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed wood counter top in 2s classroom is stained and sealant to maintain waterproof seems to have worn away. Observed water damage to counter and cabinet door around small sink in 2s classroom. Observed torn blue chair in Twos classroom. Observed repairs needed to diaper change table in 2s. Observe some damage/sticky feeling at counter where bottle warming is done in Infant room. Observed water damage to side of vanity for double sink in 4s classroom. Observed some laminate peeling from shelf in 3s classroom. Observed door to bathroom damaged in 4s classroom. Needs repair. 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 Twos 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. REPEAT.
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 cracking ceiling at back edge of room in Toddlers. Needs repair. REPEAT.
39	0	Equipment clean and in good repair; maintained as required: .2826	No	No	No	General Comment: 15A NCAC 18A .2826 (b).Windows and window treatments shall be kept clean and in good repair. All ventilation equipment, including air supply diffusers, return grilles, and fans shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed some dust build up on A/c vent in bathroom of 2s and 4s a/c unit. Needs cleaning.