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NameEARLY FOUNDATIONS ACADEMY
Address7727 SHARON LAKES RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28210
Premise Type42 - Child Care
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 12/4/2023
Final Score @ Grade
10
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 (d) Specialty bulk milk that is sent from home for consumption by a child while at the child care center may be stored as set forth in the 2800 rules when the child's parent or guardian provides written permission and the specialty bulk milk is sent to the child care center at the beginning of each week unopened, labeled with the date received by the child care center, and labeled with the name of the child to whom the bulk specialty milk belongs. Any remaining bulk specialty milk shall be sent home at the end of the week with the child to whom the bulk specialty milk belongs. Observed almond milk in kitchen fridge with name but no date label. Specialty bulk milks need to be labeled and dated and arrive unopened at the beginning of the week and sent home at the end of the week.
13 0 Proper storage and handling of clean equipment, utensils and single-service articles: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814 No No No 15A NCAC 18A .2814 (a) In child care centers, food-contact surfaces, equipment, utensils, and single service articles shall be protected from contamination. Observed rolls of papertowels stored under sink and sewer lines in Meck Prek 1. Needs to be stored to protect from contamination.
26 0 Approved cleaning solution and approved disinfectant provided; test kit available when required: .2817, .2818, .2819, .2820, .2836 No No No 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 in Meck Pre K 1 over 1000 ppm chlorine. Needs to be 500-800 ppm.
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 cardboard blocks in Garden buddy room heavily fraying and tearing around edges. Observed build up under sink in Garden buddies bathroom. Needs cleaning/repair.
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 stained ceiling tile at entrance to facility and in Sea buddies classroom. Needs repair. REPEAT.
42 0 Designated area for sick children; maintained as required; written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events: .2827, .2836 No No No GENERAL COMMENT: 15A NCAC 18A .2827 (d). The child care center shall have written procedures 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. The procedures shall address the specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, children, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. Observed facility does not have written procedures. EHS emailed a copy with updated rule information.
44 2 Solid waste properly handled; containers and cleaning equipment kept clean; can cleaning facilities adequate: .2830, .2836 No No No Solid wastes shall be disposed of in a manner that prevents insect breeding and public nuisances. 15A NCAC 18A .2830 (d). Clean grounds around dumpster within dumpster corral. REPEAT.