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Name

HARBOR VIEW CREATIVE LEARNING CENTER

Address

10836 MONROE RD

City/State/ZIP

MATTHEWS

28105

Premise Type

42 - Child Care

County

Mecklenburg

Inspection Date

8/8/2023

Final Score @ Grade

General Comments

#25. 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (c) and 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (d) (10). Diapering surfaces shall be disinfected using an approved disinfectant by spraying the entire diapering surface with an approved disinfectant and allowing to remain on the surface for two minutes or as specified by the manufacturer, or air dry. Center is using Purell Surface Disinfectant that has a contact time of 5 minutes. Per conversation with staff members, surface is left wet for 2 minutes then wiped. EHS advises center to follow contact time that is detailed by manufacturer. #26. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (i) An approved disinfectant shall be provided for cleaning purposes. Throughout this section, when an approved disinfectant is used in a child care center, the manufacturer’s Safety Data Sheets for the disinfectant product shall be kept on file at the child care center and the instructions for use of the disinfectant product shall be followed. 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. To achieve the maximum germ reduction with a chlorine disinfecting solution, the surface being disinfected shall be made wet with the chlorine disinfecting solution and allowed to air dry or be dried only after the surface has been in contact with the chlorine disinfecting solution for a minimum of two minutes. EHS advises center to keep SDS on file for Purell disinfectant product and to follow required contact time of 5 minutes. *NOTE: Assistant Director, Erica Bermonty, was present during time of inspection. Report emailed to center at: harborviewclc@yahoo.com

Violations

CDI=Corrected During Inspection

R=Repeat Violation

VR=Verification Required

Violation Item	Demerits	Violation Description	CDI	R	VR	Comments
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	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 opened package of food not properly resealed in kitchen (grits, pancake mix). 15A NCAC 18A .2804 (d) All human milk, formula, and other bottled beverages shall be sent home with the child whose name is on the label or discarded at the end of each day. Observed several infant bottles not labeled with date stored in dorm refrigeration unit in infant 1 classroom.
10	5	Food contact surfaces properly washed, rinsed, sanitized and air dried; single-service articles not re-used: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814	No	No	No	15A NCAC 18A .2812 (e) Multi-service articles, including highchair feeding trays, shall be washed, rinsed and sanitized in the child care center kitchen after each use. Observed minor food debris under high chair trays in infant classrooms. EHS advises center to follow notated rule and not clean trays in place.
15	0	Hot water supplied and maintained in the kitchen: .2815, .2836	No	No	No	15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e) (e) Hot water used for cleaning and sanitizing utensils and laundry shall be provided at a minimum temperature of 120 degrees Fahrenheit at the point of use. Observe hot water reach 110F at handsink in kitchen. Corrected by end of inspection to 120F.
21	0	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	15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a. All toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed several toilet lids cracked in restroom located in between classrooms 10 and 11. Center is aware of issue and has a work order to have toilet lids repaired.
23	0	Approved storage in toilet rooms, lavatories free of storage; hand wash signs posted: .2817, .2818, .2836	No	No	No	15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a). Storage in toilet rooms shall be limited to toileting and diapering supplies. Observed furniture being stored in restroom of classroom 5.
29	0	Hazardous products properly stored and locked: .2820	No	No	No	All hazardous items must be stored behind lock and key. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b). Observed chemical swifter cleaner stored inside of swifter in restroom of classroom 4. Observed chemical floor mop wipes stored on high shelving in cabinet in classroom 7. Both hazardous products were probably locked during time of inspection. If violation is observed during next inspection, demerits will be taken.
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 Aquaphor stored below 5 feet in restroom of class 4. 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 below 5 feet in classroom 7,8, and 10.
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 several stained ceiling tiles in several classrooms throughout center. EHS advises center to ensure no active leak is occurring and to have stained ceiling tiles replaced.
39	2	Equipment clean and in good repair; maintained as required: .2826	No	No	No	Keep all ventilation related equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2826 (b). Observed dust accumulation to ceiling vent in “infant 2” classroom.
41	0	Persons caring for sick or mildly ill children excluded from situations in which disease transmission likely to occur: proper written cleanup procedure followed for vomiting or diarrheal events: .2827, .2836	No	No	No	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. Observed center not have new required procedure plan and materials. EHS emailed center required procedure plan.
44	2	Solid waste properly handled; containers and cleaning equipment kept clean; can cleaning facilities adequate: .2830, .2836	No	No	No	Solid waste must be covered, and dumpster area must be kept clean. 15A NCAC 18A .2830 (c ) and (d). Observed dumpster lid missing. Observed trash and debris behind/surrounding dumpster area.
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	Keep the property free of standing water. 15A NCAC 18A .2831 (b). Observed several containers with standing water on playground.