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NameFIRST STOP DAYCARE
Address3426 CENTRAL AV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28205
Premise Type42 - Child Care
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/18/2026
Final Score @ Grade
13
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 2 bags of chips opened and not properly resealed in kitchen. -General comment.
12 0 Equipment, non-food contact surfaces clean; in good repair: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814 No No No 15A NCAC 18A .2809 (3) Other surfaces that do not come into contact with food shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed heavy ice accumulation to freezer. Defrost. -General comment.
34 4 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 some plastic blinds torn. Observed blue seat cushions stained on child sized chair located outside of kitchen.
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, baseboards and doors throughout center. Observed ceiling peeling near exit door in classroom located by playground.
48 3 Pest control; premises free of conditions that harbor or attract pests: .2831, .2832 No No No 15A NCAC 18A .2831 (i) Grass, fruit and vegetable gardens, vines on fences, and other vegetation shall be maintained to prevent the harboring and breeding of pests. Observed medium/high vegetation to outside playground.
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 litter on premises throughout to include near front walkway, on playground, and under patio leading to playground. Observed wooden panel in need of repair on patio leading to playground (trip hazard).