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NameTHE LEARNING EXPERIENCE
Address16604 OLD STATESVILLE RD
 
City/State/ZIP
HUNTERSVILLE NC 28078
Premise Type42 - Child Care
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 11/21/2025
Final Score @ Grade
17
General CommentsNOTE: - Director: Christina Helms present during inspection.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 0 Food contact surfaces properly washed, rinsed, sanitized and air dried; single-service articles not re-used: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814 No No No General Comment: 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (e) Multi-service articles, including highchair feeding trays, shall be washed, rinsed and sanitized in the child care center kitchen after each use. - Observed high chair tray need details cleaning at the back crevices in infant rooms. Observed rubber bibs laying air dry on the counter in the infant room, according to teacher they get clean at the sink in the classroom. Proper cleaning for all multi-service articles (high chair trays, spoons, plates/bowls, rubber bibs) shall be wash, rinse and sanitize in the kitchen after each use.
12 4 Equipment, non-food contact surfaces clean; in good repair: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814 No No No REPEAT 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 throughout the center need detail cleaning and keep clean.
16 4 Hot water supplied and maintained as required in all other areas: .2815, .2836 No No No REPEAT 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 for most classroom throughout the center measure less than 80F. Make Believe room measured at 119F. Toddle B at 112- 116F. Provide tempered water between 80F -110F where is accessible to children at anytime.
22 3 Soap, approved hand drying devices, toilet tissue paper available: .2817, .2818, .2836 No No No 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (d). Liquid soap and disposable towels or other hand-drying devices shall be provided at every handwash lavatory area.- Observed no soap available in restroom sink in Preschool 3, Preschool 1B. No paper towels available in dispenser in Prepper, and Toddler A. Ensure to keep supplies available and accessible at all time at all hand sinks.
26 0 Approved cleaning solution and approved disinfectant provided; test kit available when required: .2817, .2818, .2819, .2820, .2836 No No 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 solution slightly less than 500 ppm. Ensure to keep correct range between 500-800ppm at all time. Observed the center is out of testing strips, obtain a new test kit and have available.
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 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (d) Use approved diapering methods as follows: 1) gather supplies, 2) wear disposable gloves (if needed), 3) use a disposable moist towelette to clean child, wiping front to back, 4) dispose of gloves if used and soiled towelettes, 5) wiping the employee's hands and the child's hands with a separate disposable towelette, 6) slide clean diaper under child and apply diapering products if needed using approved methods, 7) fasten diaper and place clothing on child, 8) wash child's hands, 9) and 10) clean and disinfect diapering surface using approved methods, 11) employee washes their hands.- Observed teacher in infant room change diaper towards the end of process, missing step 8, and 11 (hand washing procedures incorrectly). Proper diapers procedures discussed in detail with teacher during inspection. Diaper poster posted for reference. Ensure to follow correct diaper changing procedures at anytime.
30 0 Non-hazardous products properly stored: .2820 No No No General Comment: 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (d) Non-prescription diaper creams and sunscreen shall be kept inaccessible to children when not in use but are not required to be in locked storage. A product shall be considered inaccessible to children when stored on a shelf or in an unlocked cabinet that is mounted a minimum vertical distance of five feet above the finished floor.- Observed diaper cream stored in broken lock cabinet in Prepper. Ensure to keep items at 5ft or keep lock at anytime.
31 2 Facilities provided for proper storage, used and kept clean: .2820 No No No REPEAT 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 throughout the center, 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.
34 0 Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836 No No No General Comment: 15A NCAC 18A .2822 (a) Toys, equipment, furniture, and any other items accessible to the children shall be kept clean and in good repair.- Observed damage diaper pad need repair or replace in Twaddler, Toddler B. Provide good repair diaper pad.