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NameBRIGHT FUTURE EARLY LEARNING CENTER
Address3501 TUCKASEEGEE RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28208
Premise Type42 - Child Care
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 6/1/2023
Final Score @ Grade
13
General CommentsInspection conducted by Aimee Lee Nykesse Roberts was present during the inspection. Crystal Dukes, director walked with us during the inspection. Lead testing for water last completed on 11/17/2021, will need to test again by 11/17/2024. Testing is to be done every 3 years. (Waypoint Analytical tested the water sample)

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
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 15ANCAC18A.2810(f) all equipment shall be cleaned at least daily. Warming equipment shall be cleaned and sanitized. Observed bottling warmer in the infant 1 and infant 2 room in need of cleaning. Keep clean even if not in use. Multi-service articles, including Highchair feeding trays, shall be washed, rinsed, and sanitized after each use. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (e) Observed caregiver rinse baby bottle after feeding in the Infant 2 room. Provided education to the caregiver on where to wash and sanitizer baby bottles. Provided education on where feeding chair trays shall be clean and sanitized in the kitchen. Infant 2 stated they wash and sanitize in the classroom. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (d) For utensils and equipment which are either too large or impractical to sanitize in a dishwashing machine or dishwashing sink, a spray on or wipe on sanitizer of sufficient chemical strength shall be used. Observed the ice machine chute accumulating pink and black residue. Clean and maintain.
11 2 Approved sanitizer provided;test kit available: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814 No No No Provide sanitizer test kit. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (g) Observed no chlorine test kit for the sanitizer.
16 0 Hot water supplied and maintained as required in all other areas: .2815, .2836 No No No GENERAL COMMENT: Hot water shall be maintained between 80°F and 110°F at handwashing sinks accessible to children. 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e). Observed hot water in the infant 1 food prep handwashing sink temped at 118F. Observed all the other classroom handsinks get to 112F, but then would drop at or below 110F. Maintain hot water between 80F and 110F. Repair.
25 0 Diapering surfaces cleaned and disinfected after each use: .2817, .2818, .2819, .2820, .2836 No No No GENERAL COMMENT: The diaper changing surface shall be properly disinfected between each child. 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (c ). Observed caregiver use sanitizer instead of disinfectant after diaper changing. Provided education to the caregiver. EHS was able to observe another diaper change procedure in the room and the caregiver properly cleaned and disinfected the diaper changing pad.
26 2 Approved cleaning solution and approved disinfectant provided; test kit available when required: .2817, .2818, .2819, .2820, .2836 No No No Provide test strips for the chlorine disinfectant. 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (c ) Observed no disinfectant test kit.
29 0 Hazardous products properly stored and locked: .2820 No No No GENERAL COMMENT: All hazardous items must be stored behind lock and key. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b). Observed hazardous items such as aerosol spray and Lysol cleaner in the director’s office, which is also utilized as the ill children area when needed. No children using the space at the time.
33 0 Linen, bedding, wash cloths, bibs, burping cloths laundered, and in good repair: .2821, .2836 No No No GENERAL COMMENT: Wash cloths, bibs, and burping clothes shall be laundered after each use. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (g). Observed wet towels on the counter in the infant1 room used to wipe tables, Observed wet towel on the faucet in the infant 2 room and observed towel on soap dispenser in Toddler 1 room.
34 0 Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836 No No No GENERAL COMMENT: 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 some tape residue on shelving in the Toddler 1 room and PreK Toddler 2 room. Clean and maintain.
35 0 Mouth-contact surfaces cleaned and sanitized in rooms designated for children who are not toilet trained: .2822, .2836 No No No GENERAL COMMENT: 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). When EHS inquired about toy washing and sanitizing in all the classrooms, caregivers stated that the diaper changing handsink was utilized to wash toys. Provided education and where to properly wash and sanitize toys. Options for washing hard toys would be: food prep sink, 3 containers (wash, rinse and sanitizer, air dry) or 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 Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825. Observed area rug in the PreToddler 1 room stained. Clean or replace. Observed peeling paint on the window sills in the following rooms: PreToddler 2, Toddler 2, Toddler 1, and PreToddler 1. Repaint.