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NameSMART KIDS CDC #7/LEARNING JUNGLE
Address1208 SAM NEWELL RD
 
City/State/ZIP
MATTHEWS NC 28105
Premise Type42 - Child Care
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 5/17/2023
Final Score @ Grade
29
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
1 5 Handwashing when required: .2803, .2836 No No No Wash hands when required. 15A NCAC 18A .2803 (a). Observed child returning from play ground not wash hands upon entering classroom.
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 All food shall be stored and handled in a manner that protects it from contamination. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (d),(f), .2807 (b), and .2808 (e). Observed bulk bag of yogurt in classroom for snack 45+ minutes before snack (no temperature control). PHF must maintain 45F or below during transport/serving if planning on returning it to kitchen. Through discussion with staff, water from hand sink is being used to fill bottle warmers. Use bottled water or water from kitchen (no demerits).
13 3 Proper storage and handling of clean equipment, utensils and single-service articles: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814 No No No Protect food service equipment from contamination. 15A NCAC 18A .2814 (a) and (b). Observed drain boards in kitchen with build-up. W/R/S before air drying dishes. Single-service articles must be kept clean and protected from contamination. 15A NCAC 18A .2809 (8), .2814 (a) and (b). Observed single service stored under hand sink in 1 classroom.
22 3 Soap, approved hand drying devices, toilet tissue paper available: .2817, .2818, .2836 No No No Liquid soap shall be provided at all hand washing sinks. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (d). Observed broken soap dispensers throughout school. Soap needs to be easily obtainable.
27 0 Free of storage and in good repair; cleaning and disinfecting solutions labeled; approved diapering methods used; diaper changing and handwashing signs posted: .2817, .2818, .2819, .2820, .2836 No No No All cleaning and disinfectant solutions shall be properly labeled (i.e. soapy water, disinfectant). 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (c ) and .2820 (c ). Observed several soapy water bottles with labeling worn off. Relabel when no longer easily readable.
28 0 Medications properly stored: .2820 No No No All medications must be stored behind lock and key. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (d). Observed new first aid kit with medications, alcohol swabs and ice pack unlocked in 1 classroom. Large bottle of liquid Ibuprofen stored unlocked in one classroom.
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 All cribs, beds, cots and mats must be labeled with each individual child's name. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (c ). Observed cribs with numbers but no crib chart, cribs with name on wall. Label actual crib with child’s name or number with crib chart. Children must be spaced at least 18 inches apart or separated by a partition while napping. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (e). Observed children napping <18 inches apart.
34 4 Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836 No No No Clean and sanitize water play centers and associated toys daily (if used) and when visibly soiled. 15A NCAC 18A .2822 (c ). Observed water play tables not cleaned sufficiently before sanitizing 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 lots of sticky tape residue throughout center. Narrow book shelves with debris.
35 4 Mouth-contact surfaces cleaned and sanitized in rooms designated for children who are not toilet trained: .2822, .2836 No No No In areas where children are not toilet trained, small mouth contact toys shall be washed, rinsed, sanitized (submerged for 2 minutes), and allowed to air dry, after use and more frequently when visibly dirty. 15A NCAC 18A .2822 (a). Observed W/R/S toy cleaning bins in several classrooms with 0 ppm sanitizer
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 several dusty vents.