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NameCOS KIDS
Address226 W JOHN ST
 
City/State/ZIP
MATTHEWS NC 28105
Premise Type42 - Child Care
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 5/16/2024
Final Score @ Grade
6
General Comments*Director, Tina Townsend-Strong was present during time of inspection. Report emailed to the following: ttownsend@coskidsmatthews.org Kaye.Dunlap@dhhs.nc.gov

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
16 4 Hot water supplied and maintained as required in all other areas: .2815, .2836 No No No 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e) Hot water shall be maintained between 80°F and 110°F at handwashing sinks accessible to children. Observed hot water ranging between 116F-117F after hot water heater was adjusted. EHS advises center to ensure hot water accessible to children is within required range.
17 0 Hot water in excess of 120ºF not allowed in areas accessible to children No No No 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e) Hot water that exceeds 120 degrees Fahrenheit is a burn hazard and shall not be provided in areas accessible to children. Observed hot water ranging between 125F-130F in classrooms located on level 1 of center. Head of maintenance came to adjust water heater during time of inspection.
37 0 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 (c). Carpet shall be vacuumed daily and extraction cleaned at least once each 6 months. Cleaning materials including surfactants, solvents, and water used for extraction shall be removed from the carpet before the space is reoccupied. Observed carpet extraction documentation greater than 6 months from last extraction. EHS advises center to have proper extraction completed to be in compliance with notated rule. 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 1 ceiling tile missing in “Panthers” classroom”.
39 2 Equipment clean and in good repair; maintained as required: .2826 No No No 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 dust accumulation to ceiling vent in “Panthers” classroom”,