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NameKINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER AT BALLANTYNE
Address7801 BALLANTYNE COMMONS PY
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28277
Premise Type42 - Child Care
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 7/12/2023
Final Score @ Grade
19
General Comments*NOTE: Center Director, Megan, was present during time of inspection. Report emailed to center at: Megan.fiege@kindercare.com EHS emailed center a template for newly required vomit/diarrheal procedure.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
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 child and teacher wash hand less than required time and turn off faucet handle with bare hand in “toddler 1” classroom.
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 Label all baby bottles, sippy-cups, and bottled beverages sent from home with the child's name and date it was brought into the facility. 15A NCAC 18A .2804 (d). Observed water bottles brought from children’s home not labeled in “toddler 2” and “preschool 2” classrooms.
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 Keep toilets and urinals clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a). Observed 1 loose toilet seat in girls group restroom located on preschool hallway. Observed 1 toilet out of order in boys restroom located on preschool hallway (per director a work order has been submitted to have toilet repaired). Observed detailed cleaning needed to outside corners of toilets in all classroom that house a toilet.
22 0 Soap, approved hand drying devices, toilet tissue paper available: .2817, .2818, .2836 No No No Disposable towels shall be provided at all hand washing sinks. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (d). Observed several handsink missing paper towels during time of inspection. Director supplied paper towels to handsinks that were not supplied during time of inspection.
25 0 Diapering surfaces cleaned and disinfected after each use: .2817, .2818, .2819, .2820, .2836 No No No To clean and disinfect diapering surface: 1) Spray soapy water onto surface 2) Wipe off soapy water 3) Spray disinfectant onto surface until surface is glistening wet 4) Let disinfectant sit for at least 2 minutes or until air dry. 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (d). Observed teacher in toddler 1 classroom spray disinfectant onto diapering surface and wiped after 1 minute. Center uses an approved disinfectant that has a contact time of 3 minutes. EHS educated teacher on notated rule and diapering surface was properly cleaned. If critical violation is observed during next inspection demerits will be taken.
27 4 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 Follow the correct diaper changing procedure as described in 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (d). Observed teacher in “infant 1” classroom not wipe her hands or child’s hands with a wipe before donning clean diaper. Observed teacher in “toddler 1” classroom leave on soiled gloves throughout entire diapering procedure.
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 glass cleaner stored unlocked on high shelving in restroom locked near kitchen. Observed aerosol Lysol stored in unlocked cabinet on high shelving in “preschool 1” classroom. Both hazardous products were properly locked during time of inspection. If critical 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 hand sanitizer stored below 5 feet in “preschool 2” classroom. Observed cabinet located below 5 feet and not locked housing non-prescription diapering creams in “toddler 2” classroom.
33 3 Linen, bedding, wash cloths, bibs, burping cloths laundered, and in good repair: .2821, .2836 No No No Individual linen must be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (f). Observed 2 crib sheets with staining in “infant 1” classroom.
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 minor touch up paint needed in “toddler 1” classroom and sporadically throughout center.