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NameKIDDIE ACADEMY OF CHARLOTTE-HIGHLANDS
Address3015 WARNER GLEN DR
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28269
Premise Type42 - Child Care
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 7/30/2024
Final Score @ Grade
22
General CommentsNOTE: - The center is working on putting up fences around the HVAC units outside walkway to playground. - Director: Mecca present during inspection - Report reviewed with owner: Della Ramsey

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 REPEAT 15A NCAC 18A .2804 (d) All human milk, formula, and other bottled beverages, including beverages in sippy cups, that are sent from home shall be fully prepared and labeled with the date received at the child care center and the name of the child to whom the milk, formula, or beverage belongs before being brought to the child care center.- Observed baby bottles in refrigerator without date in infant A and B. Observed individual milk carton from home without name and date in infant C. Ensure to put name and date that was received at the center. 15A NCAC 18A .2804 (k) Lunches, snacks, and other meals that a child brings from home to the child care center shall be labeled with the date on which the food is brought to the child care center and the name of the child to whom the food belongs at the child's home and shall be returned to the child's home or discarded at the end of each day.- Observed container of yogurt from home without name and date in refrigerator infant C. Baby foods from home without date in infant A, and one baby food dated 7/29 in refrigerator infant B. Ensure to put name and date that was received at the center.
10 5 Food contact surfaces properly washed, rinsed, sanitized and air dried; single-service articles not re-used: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814 No No No 15A NCAC 18A .2810 (f) Bottle warming equipment shall be cleaned and sanitized per rule .2812 and the manufacturer's instructions.- Observed soiled bottle warmers in infant rooms. Better cleaning all around front and back crevices needed and keep clean.
23 2 Approved storage in toilet rooms, lavatories free of storage; hand wash signs posted: .2817, .2818, .2836 No No No 15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a). Storage in toilet rooms shall be limited to toileting and diapering supplies.- Observed tables, chairs, toy bins, toys, rug, sand box stored in the restroom in several classrooms. Remove items and store where appropriate. Only toileting related items can be stored in restrooms.
26 2 Approved cleaning solution and approved disinfectant provided; test kit available when required: .2817, .2818, .2819, .2820, .2836 No No No 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (i) An approved disinfectant shall be provided for cleaning purposes. When a chlorine solution is prepared by a child care center employee for use as an approved disinfectant, then the solution shall be prepared for use within 24 hours, and a testing method shall be used to ensure compliance with the prescribed chlorine concentration (500 -800 ppm).- Observed disinfectant spray solution in several classrooms measured about 200-250ppm. Ensure to provide correct concentration solution every 24 hours.
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 changing diaper and missing step 5, and incorrectly wash hand in step 11. Proper diaper changing and hand washing procedures discussed in detail with teacher at the time of inspection. Diaper changing and hand washing procedures posters provided at the time of inspection.
28 0 Medications properly stored: .2820 No No No General Comment REPEAT 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (d) Non-prescription diaper creams and sunscreen shall be kept inaccessible to children when not in use but are not required to be in locked storage. A product shall be considered inaccessible to children when stored on a shelf or in an unlocked cabinet that is mounted a minimum vertical distance of five feet above the finished floor.- Observed diaper creams and sunscreen in a lock box less than 5ft on diaper table, left unlock (combination) in Two classrooms A and B. All items shall be stored at least 5ft or lock them up. Ensure to turn the lock combination so the box is locked when not in use and during storage. NOTE: **Locked storage rooms and cabinets shall include those which are unlocked with a combination lock, electronic or magnetic device, keypad, key, or equivalent locking device.** 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (d).Designated emergency medications shall be kept inaccessible to children, but are not required to be in locked storage. A product shall be considered inaccessible to children when stored on a shelf or in an unlocked cabinet that is mounted a minimum vertical distance of five feet above the finished floor.- Observed emergency medication (EpiPen) in a combination lock box left unlock less than 5ft in Two classroom. Ensure to keep item at 5ft or higher or lock it up at all time.
29 0 Hazardous products properly stored and locked: .2820 No No No General Comment REPEAT 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b) (e). All hazardous items must be stored behind lock and key. A locked kitchen is not considered to be a locked storage room or cabinet for the purpose of this rule - Observed container of cleaners in a left unlock cabinet in restroom Fours A/B, key was also on the lock. Observed air freshener in aerosol spray can on a desk in open office upon arrival. All Hazardous items and how to store them discussed with owners and director at the time of inspection. NOTE: Keep cabinets with hazardous items locked at all time. Remove keys from the lock and store at 5ft or higher at all time. **Locked storage rooms and cabinets shall include those which are unlocked with a combination lock, electronic or magnetic device, keypad, key, or equivalent locking device.**
34 4 Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836 No No No 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 and sand mixed in the water table covered left since last Friday according to teacher. On top of the table cover (lid), it starts to see mold growing. Proper water table procedures discussed in detail with teacher and director at the time of inspection. Ensure to empty and clean out the station right after the end of each play session.
35 0 Mouth-contact surfaces cleaned and sanitized in rooms designated for children who are not toilet trained: .2822, .2836 No No No General Comment REPEAT 15A NCAC 18A .2822 (a). In rooms designated for children who are not toilet trained, toys and other mouth-contact surfaces that are used by children shall be cleaned and then sanitized after each use and when visibly dirty. Toys and other mouth-contact surfaces shall be cleaned and sanitized as follows: (1) the items shall be scrubbed in warm, soapy water, using a brush to reach into any crevices; (2) the items shall be rinsed in clean water; (3) the items shall be submerged in a sanitizing solution for at least two minutes or in accordance with the instructions on the label of the sanitizing solution; and (4) the items shall be air dried. -According to teacher in classroom where mouthing/dirty toys present. The dirty toys were collected and put in dirty bin and get clean at the end of the day. Teacher spray sanitizer solution on toys and let them air dry. Proper toys cleaning discussed with teacher and director assistant at the time of inspection. All dirty toys shall be washed/rinsed/sanitized properly in the kitchen at the three compartment sinks. Or 3 step bins suggested, label (wash/rinse/sanitize). Some toys that cannot not be submerged in water after washed and rinsed, the sanitizer spray can be used. All toys that can be in the water shall be submerged in sanitizer solution for at least 2 minutes and let air dry after. Ensure to use/provide the correct strength of sanitizer solution in the bin for cleaning toys each day and ensure to store the sanitizer bin at 5ft or higher. NOTE: The center has the Ozone toy cleaning machine in the hall way. EHS suggested to set a schedule for each classroom, and utilize the toy cleaning machine to properly clean their toys every time.
48 0 Pest control; premises free of conditions that harbor or attract pests: .2831, .2832 No No No General Comment: 15A NCAC 18A .2831 (b). (b) Pests shall be excluded from the child care center. Traps set for pests shall only be placed in areas that are inaccessible to children.- Observed drain flies in several classrooms around/near sinks. Keep the center free of flies.