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NameTHE GROWING YEARS
Address3502 PROSPERITY CHURCH RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28269
Premise Type42 - Child Care
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 10/18/2022
Final Score @ Grade
12
General CommentsMake sure sanitizer is used to spray table tops and toys. Disinfectant can be used on high touch surfaces like door knobs, light switches, etc.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
22 3 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 most hand sink without paper towels. Keep paper towels available.
26 2 Approved cleaning solution and approved disinfectant provided; test kit available when required: .2817, .2818, .2819, .2820, .2836 No No No Prepare disinfectant between 500-800 ppm chlorine daily. 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (c ) and .2801 (7). Observed weak disinfectant. Went over bleach dilution chart with staff. Staff didn’t realize there were different columns depending on bleach strength. Do not use scented or splash-less bleach.
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). Critical violation-Observed aerosol air freshener unlocked in older infant bathroom and bulk disinfectant in cabinet with broken magnetic lock.
30 3 Non-hazardous products properly stored: .2820 No No No 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 a purse stored in a child’s cubby. 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 diaper creams on counter in classroom.
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 toys, paint brush, paints and several bins of toys about to be washed in diaper changing hand sink. Use general hand washing sink or food prep hand sink with change of use before.