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NameCOS KIDS
Address226 W JOHN ST
 
City/State/ZIP
MATTHEWS NC 28105
Premise Type42 - Child Care
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 6/23/2026
Final Score @ Grade
8
General Comments

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 water at several handsinks at 112-113F. Needs to be 80-110F. REPEAT.
21 0 Properly sized, located, accessible, and in good repair; sinks, toilets and potty chairs cleaned and disinfected; proper change of use procedure: .2817, .2818, .2836 No No No General Comment: 15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a. All toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed one toilet in girls bathroom downstairs not operating. Needs repair.
22 0 Soap, approved hand drying devices, toilet tissue paper available: .2817, .2818, .2836 No No No General Comment: 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (d). Liquid soap and disposable towels or other hand-drying devices shall be provided at every handwash lavatory area. Observed no paper-towels in girls bathroom downstairs.
26 0 Approved cleaning solution and approved disinfectant provided; test kit available when required: .2817, .2818, .2819, .2820, .2836 No No No General Comment: 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (i) An approved disinfectant shall be provided for cleaning purposes. When a chlorine solution is prepared by a child care center employee for use as an approved disinfectant, then the solution shall be prepared for use within 24 hours, and a testing method shall be used to ensure compliance with the prescribed chlorine concentration (500 -800 ppm). Observed disinfectant at 200-300 ppm. Needs to be 500-800 ppm.
30 0 Non-hazardous products properly stored: .2820 No No No General Comment: 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 less than 5ft up near front desk. Needs to be stored 5ft up or locked.
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 (b). Floors and floor coverings in sleeping and play areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed carpet torn in Hornets room. 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 stained ceiling tile in Hornets room. Observed discoloration to some tiles in upstairs activity room. Needs repair. REPEAT.