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NameLEAFSPRING SCHOOL AT MCALPINE
Address9239 BAYBROOK LN
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28277
Premise Type42 - Child Care
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 5/30/2024
Final Score @ Grade
11
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
4 0 Potentially hazardous foods meet storage and holding temperatures; bottles, lunches refrigerated at 45º F or below: .2804, .2806, .2808, .2836 No No No 15A NCAC 18A .2804 (d) Formula and other beverages that require refrigeration, baby food that has been opened, and human milk shall be labeled with the name of the child to whom the beverage, baby food, or milk belongs and shall be refrigerated at 45 degrees Fahrenheit or below. Observed milk in dining room fridge at 50F. Milk was voluntarily discarded. Temperature of fridge was adjusted.
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 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 food used for projects stored in non resealable containers in the Village. Observed cereal taped closed in the kitchen. Needs to be in resealable bags or containers. 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 specialty bulk milks in fridge dated 5/20. Needs to be sent in unopened each week and sent home at the end of the week. REPEAT. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (d) Bulk food stored in a refrigerator shall be stored in the child care center's kitchen or in an approved food preparation area equipped with a full-size refrigerator. Observed pitchers and large carton of milk stored in mini fridges in saplings classrooms. Needs to be stored in a full sized refrigerator.
7 0 Thermometers provided, accurate: .2804, .2807, .2808, .2836 No No No 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (j) (1) Each refrigerator shall be provided with a numerically scaled indicating thermometer that is accurate to ± 3 degrees Fahrenheit and located to measure the air temperature in the warmest part of the refrigerator. Recording thermometers that are accurate to ± 3 degrees Fahrenheit may be used in lieu of indicating thermometers. Observed thermometers reading around 50F in saplings 1 fridge. EHS thermometer read 45F. Needs accurate thermometer.
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 15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a. All toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed toilet clogged in boys bathroom in the village. Needs repair.
23 2 Approved storage in toilet rooms, lavatories free of storage; hand wash signs posted: .2817, .2818, .2836 No No No 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a). In child care centers lavatories shall not be used for storage. Observed plastic bin for spoons stored in food prep sink in Saplings 2. Lavatories shall not be used for storage.
30 0 Non-hazardous products properly stored: .2820 No No No 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 soapy water bottle on floor in the Village. Needs to be stored 5ft up.
34 4 Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836 No No No 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 debris on table in the Village. Observed debris under diaper pad in Orange blossoms. Needs cleaning. 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 in water play table in Orange blossoms classroom. Teacher stated it was filled yesterday. Water play tables shall be filled immediately before use. REPEAT.