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23
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2
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Approved storage in toilet rooms, lavatories free of storage; hand wash signs posted: .2817, .2818, .2836 |
No |
No
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No |
15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a). In child care centers lavatories shall not be used for storage. Observed toys in diaper sink in 2s classroom. Lavatories shall not be used for storage. |
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26
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0
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Approved cleaning solution and approved disinfectant provided; test kit available when required: .2817, .2818, .2819, .2820, .2836 |
No |
No
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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 reading 250 ppm. EHS and director went over mixing disinfectant solution and differences in test strips to create mixture at appropriate concentration. |
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28
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0
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Medications properly stored: .2820 |
No |
No
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No |
General Comment:
15A NCAC 18A .2820 (d).Medications, including prescription and non-prescription items, shall be stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container and shall not be stored above food. Observed children’s ibuprofen stored unlocked in NC Prek1. Doctor had medicine listed as emergency medication but this is not considered emergency medication. Needs to be locked. |
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32
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3
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Adequate linen provided and properly stored; adequate beds, cots, mats provided, in good repair, properly stored, labeled, spaced during use: .2821, .2836 |
No |
No
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No |
15A NCAC 18A .2821 (a). In child care centers, beds, cribs, cots, mats, and play pens shall be kept clean and in good repair, stored to prevent contamination, and cleaned and sanitized between users. Observed two torn cots in NC PreK 2. Needs repair.
15A NCAC 18A .2821 (e). When in use, cribs, cots, mats and play pens shall be placed at least 18 inches apart or separated by partitions that prevent physical contact between children. Observed children sleeping on cots less than 18 inches apart. Needs to be 18 inches apart. |
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34
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0
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Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836 |
No |
No
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No |
General Comment:
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 water play tables no longer being used. EHS discussed procedures on filling and replacing water in water play tables. |