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Name

ALLIANCE CENTER FOR EDUCATION AT THE PLAZA

Address

6015 BARRINGTON DR

City/State/ZIP

CHARLOTTE

28215

Premise Type

42 - Child Care

County

Mecklenburg

Inspection Date

1/16/2020

Final Score @ Grade

General Comments

Replace batteries in alarms that are chirping. NO POINTS: #28: (critical violation) All medications must be stored behind lock and key. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (d). Observed toothpaste stored on counter in room 1. Toothpaste needs to be stored under lock and key. POINTS TAKEN: #31: -Adequate space shall be provided for the storage of equipment, furniture, toys, clothes, linens, backpacks, book bags, diaper bags, beds, cots, mats, and supplies and shall be kept clean. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (a). Observed different children using same hooks in room 2. Not enough space for each child's belongings. Cabinets and closets need organization and disposal of unneeded items. -Toothbrushes shall be individually identified, allowed to air dry, and protected from contamination. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (e). Observed children's toothbrushes almost touching, some the name/number weren't legible. Several toothbrushes were still in holder for children that have unenrolled. Store on shelf, not on hand sink counter. -Coat hooks must be 12 inches apart. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (e). Observed coats and bookbags touching in several classrooms.

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	Handwashing 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). Observed classroom of children coming in from outside not supervised for proper handwashing techniques. Almost entire class washed their hands improperly.
30	3	Non-hazardous products properly stored: .2820	No	No	No	Purses, that do not contain hazardous items, must be stored 5 ft above the floor, behind lock and key, or behind a child safety lock. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (f). Observed purse stored on floor of unlocked cabinet. Lock cabinet or store 5 feet above floor.
31	2	Facilities provided for proper storage, used and kept clean: .2820	No	No	No	on page 6
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 tape residue, torn contact paper and debris in furniture/toys/shelving.
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	Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825. Observed ceiling and wall damage in several areas. Some area rugs with curled up edges, possible trip hazard.
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	All play ground equipment must be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2832 (c ). Observed most playground equipment with chipped paint.