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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
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No |
15A NCAC 18A .2804 (i) A water bottle that a child brings to the child care center from home and that is used only for water consumption by that child shall be exempt from the requirements of 2804 (h). Instead, the water bottle shall be labeled with the name of the child to whom the water bottle belongs, individually stored in the child's cubby, and sent home with the child at the end of the day.
Observed water bottles missing name labels. Needs to be labeled with child’s name. REPEAT.
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 snacks in cabinet in Fours 2 in opened non-resealable bags. Needs to be in resealable bags or containers.
15A NCAC 18A .2806 (d) Specialty bulk milk that is sent from home for consumption by a child while at the child care center may be stored as set forth in the 2800 rules when the child's parent or guardian provides written permission and the specialty bulk milk is sent to the child care center at the beginning of each week unopened, labeled with the date received by the child care center, and labeled with the name of the child to whom the bulk specialty milk belongs. Any remaining bulk specialty milk shall be sent home at the end of the week with the child to whom the bulk specialty milk belongs.
Observed specialty bulk milks missing name and date received labels. Needs to be labeled with the child’s name and date received. |
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16
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0
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Hot water supplied and maintained as required in all other areas: .2815, .2836 |
No |
No
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No |
General Comment:
15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e) Hot water shall be maintained between 80°F and 110°F at handwashing sinks accessible to children.
Observed hot water reach 113 in boys bathroom 1. Needs to be 80-110F |
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20
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6
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No identified lead poisoning hazards in accordance with NCGS 130A-131.7(7): .2816 |
No |
No
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No |
15A NCAC 18A .2816 (b) (1) Child care operators, as defined under G.S. 110-86(7), shall test, once every three years, all water outlets used for drinking or food preparation. Samples shall also be collected and tested within 30 calendar days of completion of any renovations or repairs that may impact the facility's drinking water infrastructure, such as repair or replacement of all or part of drinking water service lines or faucets, at impacted outlets. The operator shall provide documentation of testing results for review by the Department during each unannounced routine sanitation inspection.
Center completed enrollment for lead water testing throughout Clean Water for US Kids on 7/18/2025. Per director, center received testing bottles, collected samples, and returned bottles back to RTI. Center has submitted water samples and they were not able to be sampled. Needs to have water tested. REPEAT. PROVISIONAL ITEM. |
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21
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4
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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
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No |
15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a. All toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair.
Observed broken urinal and heavily worn/stained toilet seats in boys bathroom 1. Observed broken toilet in girls bathroom 1. Needs repair. REPEAT. |
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29
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6
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Hazardous products properly stored and locked: .2820 |
No |
No
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No |
15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b). All hazardous items must be stored behind lock and key.
Observed kitchen containing hazardous items left with doors propped open. Observed aerosol shaving cream and sunscreen unlocked in Fours 2 (the cabinet lock is broken). Observed hazardous items unlocked in Threes 1 due to a broken cabinet lock. Needs to be stored behind lock and key. Verify locks are engaged. Kitchen door needs to be kept closed and locked. PROVISIONAL ITEM. |
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30
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3
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Non-hazardous products properly stored: .2820 |
No |
No
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No |
15A NCAC 18A .2820 (d) Non-prescription diaper creams and sunscreen shall be kept inaccessible to children when not in use but are not required to be in locked storage. A product shall be considered inaccessible to children when stored on a shelf or in an unlocked cabinet that is mounted a minimum vertical distance of five feet above the finished floor.
Observed sunscreen and diaper cream stored less than 5ft up and unlocked in Twos 2.
15A NCAC 18A .2820 (c). Non-aerosol sanitizing solutions, approved disinfectants, detergent solutions, hand antiseptics, and hand lotions shall be kept inaccessible to children when not in use by storing the items 5 ft above the floor or behind lock and key.
Observed bottles of sanitizer/soapy water/disinfectant stored less than 5ft up and unlocked in Threes 1 and Fours 2. Needs to be stored 5ft up or behind lock and key. |
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31
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0
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Facilities provided for proper storage, used and kept clean: .2820 |
No |
No
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No |
General Comment:
15A NCAC 18A .2820 (f) A child's coats, hats, bags, and other items or accessories belonging to a child that are stored using cubicles, lockers, or coat hooks shall not come into contact with stored items belonging to other children.
Observed children’s bags stored next to window on shelf in contact with bags from other children in Infant 1. Observed children’s bags stored in contact with those belonging to other children in Fours 2. |
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32
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0
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Adequate linen provided and properly stored; adequate beds, cots, mats provided, in good repair, properly stored, labeled, spaced during use: .2821, .2836 |
No |
No
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No |
General Comment:
15A NCAC 18A .2821 (e). When in use, cribs, cots, mats and play pens shall be placed at least 18 inches apart or separated by partitions that prevent physical contact between children.
Observed in use cots less than 18 inches apart in Toddler and both Twos classrooms. Needs to be 18 inches apart when in use. |
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37
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0
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Easily cleanable, clean, and in good repair; carpets vacuumed as required and extraction cleaned; date cleaned___________: .2824, .2825, .2832, .2836 |
No |
No
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No |
General Comment:
15A NCAC 18A .2825 (a) In child care centers, the walls and ceilings, including doors and windows, of all rooms and areas, shall be kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. All walls and ceilings shall be free of peeling, flaking, chalking, or otherwise deteriorating paint.
Observed ceiling tiles missing in Gym. The director stated there is a work order in for repairs. |
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