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NameTHE LEARNING TREE ACADEMY
Address5500 STARKWOOD DR
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28212
Premise Type42 - Child Care
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 3/1/2023
Final Score @ Grade
14
General CommentsObserved several missing or torn window screens, will need repair if open windows for fresh air. One loose toilet seat needs tightening.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
29 0 Hazardous products properly stored and locked: .2820 No No No All hazardous items must be stored behind lock and key. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b). Observed new first aid kits in all classrooms with ice packs. Ice packs must be removed or lock up first aid kit.
30 3 Non-hazardous products properly stored: .2820 No No No Approved non-hazardous products must be stored 5 ft above the floor or behind lock and key. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b), (c ) and (d). Observed disinfecting wipes stored less than 5 feet in 2 classrooms and on playground.
34 4 Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836 No No No 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). Observed stained/soiled soft toys/pillows. Sticky tape residue on shelves.
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 ceiling in large classroom needs repair where smaller light fixture has been installed. Cracked floor tiles in large room. Chipped paint on walls and window sills. W/W carpeting stained. Carpet shall be extraction cleaned at least once each 6 months. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 (c ). Observed no date for last carpet cleaning
39 0 Equipment clean and in good repair; maintained as required: .2826 No No No Keep all ventilation related equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2826 (b). Observed a couple of dusty vents. Lighting shall be capable of illumination to at least 50 foot-candles at work surfaces describe in 15A NCAC 18A .2826 (a). Observed low lighting (~15 f.c.) of light in 1’s class.
47 3 No animals in food preparation areas and no unrestrained animals except as allowed; no prohibited animals; required veterinary records available and current: .2831, .2832 No No No Turtles, iguanas, frogs, salamanders, and other reptiles or amphibians shall not be kept on the premises as pets. 15A NCAC 18A .2831 (a). Observed live turtle in classroom. Turtle needs to be removed from premises
49 0 Premises clean and free of standing water; utility equipment inaccessible; equipment and toys clean and in good repair; sandboxes properly constructed, clean and covered; adherence to air quality forecast quality forecast outdoor activity restrictions when applicable: .2831, .2832 No No No All play ground equipment must be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2832 (c ). Observed broken seat on merry go round on playground. At child care centers, the premises, including the outdoor learning environment, shall be kept clean. 15A NCAC 18A .2832 (a). Observed broken toys, a metal pipe sheared off at ground level and dropped nails on the playground that is under construction (from the traffic accident) make sure these items are cleaned up before opening up playground again.