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Name

COS KIDS

Address

226 W JOHN ST

City/State/ZIP

MATTHEWS

28105

Premise Type

42 - Child Care

County

Mecklenburg

Inspection Date

3/14/2016

Final Score @ Grade

General Comments

Donna Sand was present during the inspection. Inspected the lower level of the upper building and the gym, kitchen, janitor closet, and laundry of the main building. 5. Observed ice pans that are usually used for bulk milk service were very shallow. **Recommend using pitcher for each classroom for milk service, and discarding leftover milk. 29. Observed chemicals were stored in unlocked area inside of the kitchen. **Provide a separate locked closet of cabinet for all hazardous items. 37. Observed the floor tile against the walls in the restrooms (main building) was not finished with grout/caulk. **Finish tile grout/wall caulk in the renovated restrooms.

Violations

CDI=Corrected During Inspection

R=Repeat Violation

VR=Verification Required

Violation Item	Demerits	Violation Description	CDI	R	VR	Comments
30	3	Non-hazardous products properly stored: .2820	No	No	No	Observed a bag of potting soil was stored on the playground labeled "keep out of reach if children". **Approved non-hazardous products must be stored 5 ft above the floor or behind lock and key. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b), (c ) and (d).
31	2	Facilities provided for proper storage, used and kept clean: .2820	No	No	No	REPEAT - Observed pillows and supplies were stored beneath the sink in the 4's/School Age room, and the storage closet was unorganized with items on the floor in the Tykes (3's) room, **Adequate space shall be provided for the storage of equipment, furniture, toys, clothes, linens, backpacks, book bags, diaper bags, beds, cots, mats, and supplies and shall be kept clean. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (a).
34	4	Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836	No	No	No	Observed an area rug was damaged/frayed in the 3's room, and a dump truck with rust. **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).
39	2	Equipment clean and in good repair; maintained as required: .2826	No	No	No	Observed the back door was propped open and did not have a screen. **All care rooms and restrooms shall be ventilated to the outside by means of mechanical ventilation or an operable screened window. 15A NCAC 18A .2826 (b).