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NameTHE LEARNING EXPERIENCE
Address3937 W ARROWOOD RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28273
Premise Type42 - Child Care
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 6/12/2023
Final Score @ Grade
24
General Comments

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 Handwashing procedure 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 well 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. 15A NCAC 18A .2803 (c). Observed staff turn off water with hand
11 2 Approved sanitizer provided;test kit available: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814 No No No Prepare a wipe-on or spray-on sanitizer daily at 50 to 200 ppm chlorine. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (d). Observed sanitizer >200 ppm chlorine. Test strips expired, replace test strips.
12 4 Equipment, non-food contact surfaces clean; in good repair: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814 No No No Keep all food service equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (f). Observed 4 microwaves in classrooms rusted/flaking paint.
20 0 No identified lead poisoning hazards in accordance with NCGS 130A-131.7(7): .2816 No No No In child care centers, areas accessible to children shall be free of identified lead poisoning hazards as defined in G.S. 130A-131.7(7). Observed drinking water needs testing for lead by 10//21/23. Test 3 comp sink, prep sink and 4 water fountains.
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 a couple bathrooms without paper towels. If out of the paper towels that fit in the dispenser, paper towels can be put in a basket.
23 0 Approved storage in toilet rooms, lavatories free of storage; hand wash signs posted: .2817, .2818, .2836 No No No Limit storage in restrooms to toileting and diapering items only. 15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a). Observed blankets stored on a bathroom shelf
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 Follow the correct diaper changing procedure as described in 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (d). Observed staff kept gloves on throughout the diaper change. Staff hands not washed at end. Follow posted procedure.
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). Observed white out unlocked in 1 classroom. Label all spray bottles with contents. Repair hasp in kitchen so chemicals can be double locked after staff leaves.
34 4 Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836 No No No Toys, equipment, furniture, and any other items accessible to the children shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2822 (a), (b). Observed tape residue, dust and debris in cubby’s and toy bins. Classroom cabinets and drawers need wiping out of debris.
37 0 Easily cleanable, clean, and in good repair; carpets vacuumed as required and extraction cleaned; date cleaned___________: .2824, .2825, .2832, .2836 No No No Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825. Observed several ceiling tiles stained. Repair leaks.
49 2 Premises clean and free of standing water; utility equipment inaccessible; equipment and toys clean and in good repair; sandboxes properly constructed, clean and covered; adherence to air quality forecast quality forecast outdoor activity restrictions when applicable: .2831, .2832 No No No Keep the premises clean and free of dilapidated structures and broken play equipment. 15A NCAC 18A .2832 (a). Keep the property free of standing water. 15A NCAC 18A .2831 (b). Observed standing water on playground and in tires. Drill holes in tires so water can drain.