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Name

THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE

Address

16604 OLD STATESVILLE RD

City/State/ZIP

HUNTERSVILLE

28078

Premise Type

42 - Child Care

County

Mecklenburg

Inspection Date

3/25/2025

Final Score @ Grade

General Comments

NOTE: - According to discussion with teacher in some classroom. When they clean their dirty toys, they are cleaning their toys and using diaper area and sink. EHS, teacher and director discussed proper area to clean their toys in the classroom is to use the food prep area and sink. Reframing from using dirty area for toys cleaning. - Observed damage diaper pad in Infant A, repairing or replacement needed. - Ensure all staff follow proper procedure of diaper changing at all time. - Director: Christina Helms present during inspection.

Violations

CDI=Corrected During Inspection

R=Repeat Violation

VR=Verification Required

Violation Item	Demerits	Violation Description	CDI	R	VR	Comments
12	0	Equipment, non-food contact surfaces clean; in good repair: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814	No	No	No	General Comment: 15A NCAC 18A .2809 (3) Other surfaces that do not come into contact with food shall be kept clean and in good repair.- Observed refrigerator surfaces need cleaning and keep clean in Twaddler, Infant B. Keep clean.
15	0	Hot water supplied and maintained in the kitchen: .2815, .2836	No	No	No	General Comment: 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e) (e) Hot water used for cleaning and sanitizing utensils and laundry shall be provided at a minimum temperature of 120 degrees Fahrenheit at the point of use.- Observed at 3 compartment sink in kitchen, hot water temperature measured 115F. Ensure to maintain hot water temperature at 3 compartment sinks in the kitchen at least 120F at all time.
16	4	Hot water supplied and maintained as required in all other areas: .2815, .2836	No	No	No	15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e) Hot water shall be maintained between 80°F and 110°F at handwashing sinks accessible to children.- Observed hot water temperature in Twaddler at 76F, PS3 at 61F, hallway restroom at 71F, Prepper B at 71F, Prepper A at 62F, PS1 at 68F in restroom, Make Believe 71F & 76F, general room 123 at 74F. Ensure to provide tempered water between 80F -110F where is accessible to children at all time.
21	4	Properly sized, located, accessible, and in good repair; sinks, toilets and potty chairs cleaned and disinfected; proper change of use procedure: .2817, .2818, .2836	No	No	No	15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a. All toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair.- Observed damage/loose toilet seats in need of repair or replacement needed (restroom hallway, PS1, front desk restroom, PS2). Keep all toilet fixtures in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a). Lavatories shall be kept clean and in good repair- Observed slow draining and or soiled (black building up at the drain) at hand sink in toddler A, Infant A, PS3, PrepperB. Detail cleaning and repairing needed. Keep clean and in good repair.
31	0	Facilities provided for proper storage, used and kept clean: .2820	No	No	No	General Comment: 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (f) A child's coats, hats, bags, and other items or accessories belonging to a child that are stored using cubicles, lockers, or coat hooks shall not come into contact with stored items belonging to other children.- Observed children coats/book bags storing and hanging on a hook in their cubbies. Items are touching each other while storing. Ensure to keep individual items separate and not allow touching at any time while storing.
32	3	Adequate linen provided and properly stored; adequate beds, cots, mats provided, in good repair, properly stored, labeled, spaced during use: .2821, .2836	No	No	No	REPEAT 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (c). Beds, cots, and mats shall be assigned and labeled for use by an individual child and equipped with individual linens.- Observed same number on different cot showing repeatedly in several classrooms. Some classroom has many different numbers on the same cot. Cleaning all numbers and come up with one system showing just number or name clearly and visibly, have cot chart available if using number.
34	4	Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836	No	No	No	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 play table with occasional theme in PS1, last played was yesterday. According to discussion with teacher they get clean at the end of the week. Proper procedures for water play station discussed in detail with teacher and director at the time of inspection. (filled with potable water immediately before children begin a water play session. Water shall be emptied after each play session).