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Name

CHILDREN'S HOUSE, THE

Address

412 ARMOUR STREET

City/State/ZIP

DAVIDSON

28036

Premise Type

42 - Child Care

County

Mecklenburg

Inspection Date

5/4/2017

Final Score @ Grade

General Comments

NO POINTS WERE TAKEN FOR THE FOLLOWING: #5 - Observed most lunches with names and correct date on them but a few without a date. Observed several food items in both classroom food cabinets that were rolled down without being in separate sealable bags or containers. **Label all food brought from home with the child’s name and the date that the food was brought into the facility. 15A NCAC 18A .2804 (f) **Store all foods in approved re-sealable bags or containers once opened. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (a) #7 - Observed no thermometers present in the classroom refrigerators. **Provide an accurate thermometer in all refrigerators. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (h) #8 - (CRITICAL VIOLATION) Observed multi-service utensils in the two compartment hand sink. Caregiver stated that children use utensil and that she takes them home to wash in the dishwasher. Multiservice utensils may not be taken home to be washed. **Child Care centers using multi-service utensils shall have a 2 compartment sink and a dishwasher. In lieu of a dishwasher and two-compartment sink, a three compartment sink of sufficient size and depth can be used. 15A NCAC 18A .2810 (a). #29 - (CRITICAL VIOLATION) Observed disinfectant wipes, Clorox, and WD-40 in unlocked office/storage closet. Child was present in office working with therapist at beginning of inspection. **All hazardous items must be stored behind lock and key. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b).

Violations

CDI=Corrected During Inspection

R=Repeat Violation

VR=Verification Required

Violation Item	Demerits	Violation Description	CDI	R	VR	Comments
31	2	Facilities provided for proper storage, used and kept clean: .2820	No	No	No	(REPEAT) Observed toys in the 3,4,5 room and wipes/other items in the toddler room being stored under the two compartment sink in each classroom. Observed paper towels being stored under the hand sink in the 3,4,5 room. It is advised that these items are not stored below exposed sewer lines. **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 caregiver washing/wiping toys in hand sink in a classroom with children who are not potty trained. Make such that all hard plastic toys are washed, rinsed, and sanitized using the three bucket system. Proper toy cleaning guide was emailed to director. **Hard plastic toys may be washed, rinsed, and sanitized in a dishwasher, food preparation hand washing sink, or in the kitchen sink. 15A NCAC 18A .2822 (a) and .2810 (f).