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NamePRECIOUS PLAYMATES CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Address532 INGLE ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28216
Premise Type42 - Child Care
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 7/31/2023
Final Score @ Grade
12
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
5 0 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 cereal, grits, and pancake mix stored in unsealed packaging. Needs to be in sealed packaging.
23 0 Approved storage in toilet rooms, lavatories free of storage; hand wash signs posted: .2817, .2818, .2836 No No No Limit storage in restrooms to toileting and diapering items only. 15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a). Observed outside bags, toys, and desks stored in employee bathroom in 3-5 room.
26 2 Approved cleaning solution and approved disinfectant provided; test kit available when required: .2817, .2818, .2819, .2820, .2836 No No No Prepare disinfectant between 500-800 ppm chlorine daily. 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (c ) and .2801 (7). Observed test strips reading 200 ppm chlorine for inspector test strips and 600 for facility test strips. Facility is using test strips that read free chlorine similar to pool test strips and do not accurately measure disinfectant. Facility needs correct test strips.
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 hand sanitizer stored in bag in employee bathroom in 3-5 room less than 5ft above the floor. Observed hand sanitizer in infant room stored less than 5ft above the floor.
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 Keep all mats, cots, and cribs clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (a). Observed tears in mattresses in infant room. Needs repair/replacement.
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 build up on feeding chair in infant room. Observed debris on changing table in 2s room under diaper changing pad. Observed tape peeling and pulling off cabinet liner of handsink in 2s room. Needs cleaning.
42 0 Designated area for sick children; maintained as required; written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events: .2827, .2836 No No No General Comment: The childcare center shall have a written procedure that employees shall follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the center. 15A NCAC 18A .2827 (d). Observed facility does not have a written procedure. Requirement has recently been adopted in rule changes on July 1, 2023. EHS emailed PIC link to page with procedures and rule update information.