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Name

THE LEARNING TREE ACADEMY

Address

5500 STARKWOOD DR

City/State/ZIP

CHARLOTTE

28212

Premise Type

42 - Child Care

County

Mecklenburg

Inspection Date

7/23/2021

Final Score @ Grade

General Comments

The diaper changing surface shall be properly disinfected between each child. 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (c ). Observed disinfectant used on diaper changing table at 250ppm. Childcare provider sprayed diaper changing table with disinfectant at 250ppm. The diaper changing table must be disinfected with a disinfectant between 500ppm to 800ppm. Childcare provider remade disinfectant and disinfected the diaper changing table using the proper disinfectant At 500ppm Keep the property free of high vegetation. 15A NCAC 18A .2831 (i). Trim all vegetation growing through the fence. All play ground equipment must be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2832 (c ). Observed minor damage on playground border. Repair or replace border to prevent injury to children.

Violations

CDI=Corrected During Inspection

R=Repeat Violation

VR=Verification Required

Violation Item	Demerits	Violation Description	CDI	R	VR	Comments
11	2	Approved sanitizer provided;test kit available: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814	No	No	No	Prepare a wipe-on or spray-on sanitizer daily at 50 to 200 ppm chlorine. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (d)Observed sanitizer at 0ppm. Childcare provider discarded and remade sanitizer to meet compliance.
26	2	Approved cleaning solution and approved disinfectant provided; test kit available when required: .2817, .2818, .2819, .2820, .2836	No	No	No	Prepare disinfectant between 500-800 ppm chlorine daily. 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (c ) and .2801 (7). Observed weak disinfectant at 250ppm. Childcare Provide discarded and remade disinfectant to meet compliance. Provide test strips for the chlorine disinfectant. 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (c ) Observed expired test strips (4/2018) for disinfectant and sanitizer.
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	Follow the correct diaper changing procedure as described in 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (d). Observed childcare provider use one wipe for multiple swipes. Ensure all providers follow correct diaper changing procedures posted on the wall.
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	Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825. Observed carpet staining throughout left side of building.