| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
2
|
5
|
Proper handwashing procedure: .2803, .2836 |
No |
No
|
No |
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 teacher turn of water with hand after assisting child wash their hands. |
|
8
|
0
|
Meets specifications for refrigeration, sinks, lavatories and dishwashing equipment: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814 |
No |
No
|
No |
15A NCAC 18A .2810 (f) If food is prepared in a child care center classroom, then the classroom shall be equipped with a food preparation area. This food preparation area shall contain a countertop that is kept clean and in good repair, a handwash lavatory, and refrigeration when items are stored that require refrigeration. Observed refrigerator needs to move to other side of room to be next to the food prep hand sink, Rm 4. |
|
16
|
4
|
Hot water supplied and maintained as required in all other areas: .2815, .2836 |
No |
No
|
No |
15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e) Hot water shall be maintained between 80°F and 110°F at handwashing sinks accessible to children. Observed water < 80F at majority of hand sinks throughout center. |
|
20
|
0
|
No identified lead poisoning hazards in accordance with NCGS 130A-131.7(7): .2816 |
No |
No
|
No |
15A NCAC 18A .2816 (b) (1) Child care operators, as defined under G.S. 110-86(7), shall test, once every three years, all water outlets used for drinking or food preparation. Samples shall also be collected and tested within 30 calendar days of completion of any renovations or repairs that may impact the facility's drinking water infrastructure, such as repair or replacement of all or part of drinking water service lines or faucets, at impacted outlets. The operator shall provide documentation of testing results for review by the Department during each unannounced routine sanitation inspection. Testing drinking water is past due, send me results when completed. |
|
21
|
4
|
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 .2818 (a). Lavatories shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed leaking hand sink, room #2. |
|
26
|
0
|
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 weak disinfectant, had staff make a new batch to see procedure. Was using >130F water. Remade with cold water, procedure correct except for hot water. Corrected strength put into classrooms. |
|
28
|
0
|
Medications properly stored: .2820 |
No |
No
|
No |
15A NCAC 18A .2820 (d).Medications, including prescription and non-prescription items, shall be stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container and shall not be stored above food. Observed unlocked medication, parent was saying the prescription. Benadryl was emergency med. Director had emailed DCD on whether it needed to be locked or not. Miscommunication happened somewhere. Staff now knows that it is not qualified as emergency medication |
|
31
|
2
|
Facilities provided for proper storage, used and kept clean: .2820 |
No |
No
|
No |
15A NCAC 18A .2820 (f) A child's coats, hats, bags, and other items or accessories belonging to a child that are stored using cubicles, lockers, or coat hooks shall not come into contact with stored items belonging to other children. Observed cubbies doubled up with 2 children’s belongings, Rm #8. |
|
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 tape residue on furniture. Dog bed with debris build up. clean cabinets/drawers of debris. |
|
37
|
4
|
Easily cleanable, clean, and in good repair; carpets vacuumed as required and extraction cleaned; date cleaned___________: .2824, .2825, .2832, .2836 |
No |
No
|
No |
15A NCAC 18A .2825 (a) In child care centers, the walls and ceilings, including doors and windows, of all rooms and areas, shall be kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. All walls and ceilings shall be free of peeling, flaking, chalking, or otherwise deteriorating paint. Observed ceiling damage in gang bathroom for afterschool room. Chipped paint on walls, doors throughout. Several doors paint no longer cleanable. |
|
39
|
0
|
Equipment clean and in good repair; maintained as required: .2826 |
No |
No
|
No |
15A NCAC 18A .2826 (a). Shielded or shatterproof bulbs shall be used in food preparation, storage, and serving areas and in all rooms used by children. Observed unprotected fluorescent lighting in gym. |
|
44
|
2
|
Solid waste properly handled; containers and cleaning equipment kept clean; can cleaning facilities adequate: .2830, .2836 |
No |
No
|
No |
15A NCAC 18A .2830 (b) Facilities shall be provided at the child care center for the washing and storage of solid waste containers and mops. The facilities shall include a faucet with a threaded nozzle that delivers water of at least 80 degrees Fahrenheit. The faucet shall be located in either a designated utility sink or above a curbed impervious pad that is sloped to drain to the approved sewage system. Observed can wash not draining and full of standing water. |
|
49
|
0
|
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 |
5A NCAC 18A .2831 (c). For outdoor toys and play equipment, including all structures accessible to children, the following shall apply:
(1) Equipment and toys shall be kept clean, in good repair, and free of peeling, flaking, or chalking
paint, rust, and corrosion. Observed outdoor play structures mildewed. |