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Name

BRIGHT KIDS LEARNING ACADEMY

Address

13925 ERWIN RD

City/State/ZIP

CHARLOTTE

28273

Premise Type

42 - Child Care

County

Mecklenburg

Inspection Date

5/6/2019

Final Score @ Grade

General Comments

NO POINTS WERE TAKEN FOR THE FOLLOWING: #23 - Observed toys being stored below hand sink in 2's classroom. **Hand washing sinks must be free of storage. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a). #27 - Observed soapy water bottle and spray bottle of water without labeling in 3's classroom. Observed bottles labeled "floor cleaner" in restrooms. Solution is dawn and water (soapy water) that teachers use for their floors. EHS advised labeling the bottles "soapy water". Observed several bottles of soapy water labeled "sanitizer". Properly label all bottles. Per discussion with caregiver in infant room, children's hands are not wiped during diaper change, only washed in hand sink after diaper change. EHS educated caregiver on proper diaper changing procedure. **All cleaning and disinfectant solutions shall be properly labeled (i.e. soapy water, disinfectant). 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (c ) and .2820 (c ). **Follow the correct diaper changing procedure as described in 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (d). #37 - Observed water damage on wall behind toilets in 1's restroom. Observed water stained ceiling tiles throughout hallways and in older 3's restroom. Observed touch-up paint needed on lower portion of walls in 3's classroom and restroom. Observed cleaning/touch-up paint needed on wall by light switch in boys hallway gang restroom. **Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825. #39 - Observed heavy dust build-up on ceiling vents in 2's classroom and in girls hallway gang restroom. Observed 4.5 FC of light in 3's restroom. EHS advised replacing light bulbs to brighter bulbs. **Keep all ventilation related equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2826 (b). **Lighting shall be capable of illumination to at least 50 foot-candles at work surfaces describe in 15A NCAC 18A .2826 (a). EHS talked with director about food preparation. Director stated that their food is catered in by Freedom Within Walls. EHS was unable to locate permit information for catering company. EHS to follow up to ensure center is receiving food from permitted food vendor.

Violations

CDI=Corrected During Inspection

R=Repeat Violation

VR=Verification Required

Violation Item	Demerits	Violation Description	CDI	R	VR	Comments
2	5	Proper handwashing procedure: .2803, .2836	No	No	No	Observed caregiver in infant room to wash hands and then turn faucet off with bare hands. EHS advised using paper towel as barrier. **Hand washing procedure shall include: (1) using liquid soap and tempered water; (2) rubbing hands vigorously with soap and tempered water for 15 seconds; (3) washing all surfaces of the hands, to include the backs of hands, palms, wrists, under fingernails and between fingers; (4) rinsing well for 10 seconds; (5) drying hands with a paper towel or other hand-drying device; and (6) turning off faucet with a paper towel or other method without recontaminating hands. 15A NCAC 18A .2803 (c).
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	Observed carton of raw shell eggs being stored on shelf above baby bottles in infant refrigerator. Observed multiple cartons of almond milk being brought in from parent with date labels of 3/25/19 and 3/4/19. Director explained that parent brings these milks in for children that may require almond milk. EHS advised that only one carton of milk be brought into the facility per week (unopened) and that milk be sent home with parent at the end of the week. Raw meats, poultry, fish, shellfish, and eggs shall be stored on shelving beneath and separate from other foods. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (f) Meals, non-frozen breast milk, formula, and other bottled beverages brought from home shall be returned to the child's home or discarded at the end of each day. 15A NCAC 18A .2804 (d) and (f).
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	Observed cleaning needed on the base of toilets in classroom restrooms. Observed cleaning needed inside and out of toilet in boys hallway gang restroom. Observed cleaning needed on the back of the toilet in 1's restroom. Observed cleaning needed around the base of the faucet in boys gang restroom. Observed re-caulking needed around the base of the sinks in the girls gang restroom. Keep toilets and urinals clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a). Toilets shall be cleaned and disinfected at least daily and when visibly soiled. 15A NCAC 18A .2817 (b).
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 Observed mattresses in infant room with rips and tears. New mattresses have been ordered. **Keep all mats, cots, and cribs clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (a).
34	4	Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836	No	No	No	Repeat Observed tape residue collecting debris on shelving in classrooms. EHS suggested using vegetable oil to remove tape residue. Observed cleaning needed on classroom cabinet faces throughout younger kids classrooms. Observed cleaning needed in white toy bins in older infant room. Observed cleaning needed in toy bins and on toy storage shelving in several classrooms where there is debris build-up. Observed cleaning needed in the cracks and crevices of interactive toys in 2's classroom. EHS suggested using toothbrushes. Observed cleaning needed in the cracks and crevices of mini couch in 4's classroom. **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).