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NameLEAFSPRING SCHOOL AT MCALPINE
Address9239 BAYBROOK LN
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28277
Premise Type42 - Child Care
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/25/2023
Final Score @ Grade
17
General CommentsNOTE: Inspection led by Ponpasert Vongvilay.

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 REPEAT. 15A NCAC 18A.2803 (e). Handwashing procedures 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 the hands under tempered water 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. Observed in pre-k 1 classroom, students line up for hand washing and did not complete the proper hand washing process. Students wet their hands and dried them with a paper towel but did not use soap. Teacher corrected the action and need to teach proper hand washing to students.
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 REPEAT 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 two cartons from home of specialty milk in kitchen this morning half empty dated 9/25. Director stated facility accepts milk from home that is opened. Ensure all specialty milks come into the center unopened with name and date and get send home at the end of the week with a child. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (b) Food that is stored in child care center classrooms or other rooms intended for child care use, shall be limited to foods that are individually packaged unless the classroom is equipped with a food preparation area. Observed ziplock bag of gold fish and cereal in Red bud1 cabinet. Items need to be individually packaged since classroom is not equipped with food prep area. 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 cereal bag opened and taped closed in kitchen. Food shall be stored in resealable container or bag after opening. REPEAT.
22 0 Soap, approved hand drying devices, toilet tissue paper available: .2817, .2818, .2836 No No No 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (d). Liquid soap and disposable towels or other hand-drying devices shall be provided at every handwash lavatory area. Observed no papertowels and soap in the dispensers in empty classroom next to after school and in the nursing room. Observed no paper towels in restroom hallway.
30 3 Non-hazardous products properly stored: .2820 No No No REPEAT 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (c ) Sanitizing, disinfecting, and detergent solutions shall be labeled with the product name (ex. "Sanitizer"). Observed a blue bottle next to the disinfectant bottle without label in Orange blossom. Observed a purple solution in the kitchen without label. Observed toy cleaning solution buckets in PreK1 need label. All bottle/bucket need to be labeled with proper solutions.
34 4 Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836 No No No REPEAT 15A NCAC 18A .2822 (d).Water play centers shall be filled with potable water immediately before children begin a water play session. Water shall be emptied after each play session and at a minimum each morning and afternoon, or more often if no longer clean. Observed water play table in Red bud 1 was not empty from last play session. Need to be cleaned and emptied after each use. 15A NCAC 18A .2822 (a) Toys, equipment, furniture, and any other items accessible to the children shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed residues and debris underneath diaper pad at the changing table need to be cleaned throughly after each use in Red bud1. **General Comment: Classroom (TK, Prek1, yellow willow, green pines) still have two buckets of toy cleaning system while the facility is using 3 buckets system for wash, rinse, sanitize. The third bucket is on the order and will be distributed when arrive. In the mean time, toys will be clean in the kitchen properly.