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NameLEAFSPRING SCHOOL AT MCALPINE
Address9239 BAYBROOK LN
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28277
Premise Type42 - Child Care
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 3/12/2025
Final Score @ Grade
15
General CommentsCenter is due for lead water testing this year, 8/29/25. Complete water testing on Clean Water for Carolina Kids.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
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 (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 speciality bulk milk in kitchen fridge with no date. Ensure speciality milk sent from home is labeled with name and date brought into center.
7 0 Thermometers provided, accurate: .2804, .2807, .2808, .2836 No No No General Comment: 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 no thermometer inside mini fridge in Sapling 1 room. Provide thermometer.
25 0 Diapering surfaces cleaned and disinfected after each use: .2817, .2818, .2819, .2820, .2836 No No No General Comment: 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (c) and 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (d) (10). Diapering surfaces shall be disinfected using an approved disinfectant by spraying the entire diapering surface with an approved disinfectant and allowing to remain on the surface for two minutes or as specified by the manufacturer, or air dry. Observed teacher in Red Buds 3 room use only soapy water after a diaper change and immediately placed another child on the diaper changing surface. EHS educated teacher on proper procedure.
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 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (d) Use approved diapering methods as follows: 1) gather supplies, 2) wear disposable gloves (if needed), 3) use a disposable moist towelette to clean child, wiping front to back, 4) dispose of gloves if used and soiled towelettes, 5) wiping the employee's hands and the child's hands with a separate disposable towelette, 6) slide clean diaper under child and apply diapering products if needed using approved methods, 7) fasten diaper and place clothing on child, 8) wash child's hands, 9) and 10) clean and disinfect diapering surface using approved methods, 11) employee washes their hands. Observed teacher in Red Buds 3 room leave gloves on throughout entire diaper changing process and miss steps 5 and 10. Ensure proper procedure is followed.
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 couch with tears in Pre-K room. Repair/replace. REPEAT
39 2 Equipment clean and in good repair; maintained as required: .2826 No No No 15A NCAC 18A .2826 (b).Windows and window treatments shall be kept clean and in good repair. All ventilation equipment, including air supply diffusers, return grilles, and fans shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed dust buildup in vents in multiple bathrooms throughout center. Ensure ventilation equipment is kept clean. REPEAT