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Name

YOUNG AT HEART LEARNING CENTER

Address

7001 WALLACE RD STE.400

STE.400

City/State/ZIP

CHARLOTTE

28212

Premise Type

42 - Child Care

County

Mecklenburg

Inspection Date

7/17/2024

Final Score @ Grade

General Comments

*NOTE : Regional Nykesse Roberts was present during time of inspection for accreditation observation. Director, Vickie Collins was present during inspection. EHS will make a follow up visit within 7 calendar days to conduct re-inspection. Report emailed to the following: YOUNGATHEARTLEARNING@GMAIL.COM

Violations

CDI=Corrected During Inspection

R=Repeat Violation

VR=Verification Required

Violation Item	Demerits	Violation Description	CDI	R	VR	Comments
5	5	Food properly stored, thawed, prepared, cooked, cooled, handled, served, transported, packaged and identified; only supervised children in kitchen; water from a handwash lavatory not consumed or used for bottle warming:. 2804, .2806, .2808, .2836	No	No	No	15A NCAC 18A .2806 (a) Once pre-packaged food has been opened, the food shall be stored in clean, resealable bags or containers made of plastic or glass that are tightly covered and manufactured for the purpose of food storage. Observed opened packages of snacks in kitchen. EHS advises center to follow notated rule. REPEAT VIOLATION.
8	0	Meets specifications for refrigeration, sinks, lavatories and dishwashing equipment: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814	No	No	No	15A NCAC 18A .2810 (a) (1) (2) When multi-service articles other than when highchair feeding trays are used onsite, each child care center shall have a either: (1) a dishwasher and two-compartment sink, or (2) a three-compartment sink of sufficient size and depth to submerge, wash, rinse and sanitize utensils. Observed baby bottles in child care kitchen (not in use). Center has a 2 compartment sink in kitchen only. Director was reminded that single service article can only be used.
20	6	No identified lead poisoning hazards in accordance with NCGS 130A-131.7(7): .2816	No	No	No	15A NCAC 18A .2816 (b) (1) Child care operators, as defined under G.S. 110-86(7), shall test, once every three years, all water outlets used for drinking or food preparation. Samples shall also be collected and tested within 30 calendar days of completion of any renovations or repairs that may impact the facility's drinking water infrastructure, such as repair or replacement of all or part of drinking water service lines or faucets, at impacted outlets. The operator shall provide documentation of testing results for review by the Department during each unannounced routine sanitation inspection. EHS advises center to complete updated lead water testing. Director contacted Clean Water for US kids during time of inspection. CRITICAL VIOLATION.
21	0	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 loose toilet seat in 2-3’s classroom restroom.
22	0	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 paper towels at handsink in kitchen. Observed no paper towels at handsink at restroom in hallway. Both handsinks were supplied with paper towels during time of inspection.
27	0	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 miss the following steps during diaper changing procedure, 5 and 10. (Teacher sprayed soapy water and disinfectant onto diaper changing table without wiping soapy water first).
29	6	Hazardous products properly stored and locked: .2820	No	No	No	15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b). All hazardous items must be stored behind lock and key. Observed chemical closet lock not properly locking during time of inspection. CRITICAL VIOLATION. EHS will conduct re-inspection in 7 calendar days.
30	3	Non-hazardous products properly stored: .2820	No	No	No	15A NCAC 18A .2820 (c ) Sanitizing, disinfecting, and detergent solutions shall be labeled with the product name (ex. "Sanitizer"). Observed soapy water spray bottle not labeled in directors office. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (c). Non-aerosol sanitizing solutions, approved disinfectants, detergent solutions, hand antiseptics, and hand lotions shall be kept inaccessible to children when not in use by storing the items 5 ft above the floor or behind lock and key. Observed soapy water spray bottle below 5 feet in 2-3’s classroom. Observed lotion stored in drawer unlocked below 5 feet at check in desk.
32	0	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	15A NCAC 18A .2821 (a). In child care centers, beds, cribs, cots, mats, and play pens shall be kept clean and in good repair, stored to prevent contamination, and cleaned and sanitized between users. Observed diaper changing mat with little holes in infant classroom.
34	0	Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836	No	No	No	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 plastic bin torn in infant classroom that contained linen.
35	0	Mouth-contact surfaces cleaned and sanitized in rooms designated for children who are not toilet trained: .2822, .2836	No	No	No	15A NCAC 18A .2822 (b) and .2810 (f).Hard plastic toys may be washed, rinsed, and sanitized in a dishwasher, food preparation handwashing sink, or in the kitchen sink. Observed improper toy cleaning process throughout center. Toys were being washed and sanitized only. EHS advises center to follow notated rule.
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	15A NCAC 18A .2825 (a) In child care centers, the walls and ceilings, including doors and windows, of all rooms and areas, shall be kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. All walls and ceilings shall be free of peeling, flaking, chalking, or otherwise deteriorating paint. Observed touch up paint needed to walling throughout center. Observed cribs and diaper changing table with white paint chipping in infant classroom. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 (c). Carpet shall be vacuumed daily and extraction cleaned at least once each 6 months. Cleaning materials including surfactants, solvents, and water used for extraction shall be removed from the carpet before the space is reoccupied. Director unsure of when carpet was last cleaned in 2-3’s classroom. EHS recommendeds center to start keeping a record of when carpet is cleaned.
44	2	Solid waste properly handled; containers and cleaning equipment kept clean; can cleaning facilities adequate: .2830, .2836	No	No	No	15A NCAC 18A .2830 (c) Dumpsters and other containerized systems shall be kept clean and covered. Observed shared dumpster area with heavy trash surrounding dumpster and doors opened with bags of trash coming out of dumpster.
49	2	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	15A NCAC 18A .2832 (a). Child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, shall be kept clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. Observed standing water on playroom from AC conditioner pipe not being properly secured. Observed standing water in black plastic bin on rear playground.