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NameTHE LEARNING TREE ACADEMY
Address5500 STARKWOOD DR
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28212
Premise Type42 - Child Care
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 11/9/2017
Final Score @ Grade
15
General CommentsNo Demerits Issued: Recommendation: Add more water to soapy water mix in infant room to help dilute the concentration. 37. Observed chipping paint on the baseboard and window sill in infant's room. Needs to be repainted. Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825. **Note: chemical lead spot test performed at window sill and window apron. Test was negative. Facility was constructed pre 1978, all paint inside and outside shall be kept intact. 38. Observed ambient air temperature throughout facility ranging from 64-66F. Observed hvac unit was turned off. Maintain the indoor temperature of the facility between 65°F and 85°F. 15A NCAC 18A .2826 (b). 39. Observed AC vent chipping in infant's room. Needs to be repainted. Observed light out in restroom in 2's room. Keep all ventilation related equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2826 (b). Lighting shall be capable of illumination to at least 50 foot-candles at work surfaces describe in 15A NCAC 18A .2826 (a). 49. Observed outdoor play equipment with build up. Needs to be cleaned. Observed toys with standing water on playground. All play ground equipment must be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2832 (c ).

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
2 5 Proper handwashing procedure: .2803, .2836 No No No Observed caregiver wash hands for less than 10 seconds. Process needs to be longer. Handwashing procedure shall include: (1) using liquid soap and tempered water; (2) rubbing hands vigorously with soap and tempered water for 15 seconds; (3) washing all surfaces of the hands, to include the backs of hands, palms, wrists, under fingernails and between fingers; (4) rinsing well for 10 seconds; (5) drying hands with a paper towel or other hand-drying device; and (6) turning off faucet with a paper towel or other method without recontaminating hands. 15A NCAC 18A .2803 (c).
7 2 Thermometers provided, accurate: .2804, .2807, .2808, .2836 No No No Observed no thin food thermometer in the kitchen. Spoke with staff about getting appropriate thermometer. Provide a numerically scaled metal stem-type thermometer accurate to 2°F. 15A NCAC 18A .2807 (h)
27 4 Free of storage and in good repair; cleaning and disinfecting solutions labeled; approved diapering methods used; diaper changing and handwashing signs posted: .2817, .2818, .2819, .2820, .2836 No No No Observed caregiver place soiled diaper in plastic bag before taking it to the outside trash. Pamper should be placed in covered bin near diaper changing table. Observed caregiver not wipe infant's hands after diaper was removed. Follow diaper changing procedure. Follow the correct diaper changing procedure as described in 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (d).
34 4 Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836 No No No Observed infant interactive toy with residue. Needs to be taken apart and cleaned thoroughly. Observed paper block in 2's room damaged. Toy was removed. Observed diaper changing pad damaged. Needs to be replaced. 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).