| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
1
|
5
|
Handwashing when required: .2803, .2836 |
No |
No
|
No |
15A NCAC 18A .2803 (a) and (c), .2836 (15).Child care center employees and children shall wash their hands when required. Observed staff not wash hands after assisting child blow nose, toddler class. |
|
19
|
2
|
Approved drinking fountains, pressure regulated, clean: .2815, .2836 |
No |
No
|
No |
15A NCAC 18A .2815 (f).Drinking fountains, if provided, shall be separate from handwash lavatories and kept clean. Observed water fountains with scale build-up in nozzles. |
|
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 .2817 (a. All toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed rings around toilet rims.
15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a). Lavatories shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed hand sinks need scrubbing/descaling. Loose hand sink fixtures in 106 and toddler room. Cabinet door damaged in several classrooms. |
|
29
|
0
|
Hazardous products properly stored and locked: .2820 |
No |
No
|
No |
15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b). All hazardous items must be stored behind lock and key. Observed aerosol can and ice melt in water heater closet, 200’s building. Mr.Clean on housekeeping cart in room 204. Any unlocked area is subject to inspection. |
|
30
|
3
|
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 diaper creams stored unlocked and < 5 feet above floor, room 109. |
|
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 large toys with debris build-up. Vinyl couch in poor repair, rm 108. |
|
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 chipped paint on window sills. Repair/replace cracked window. |
|
42
|
0
|
Designated area for sick children; maintained as required; written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events: .2827, .2836 |
No |
No
|
No |
15A NCAC 18A .2827 (d). The child care center shall have written procedures that employees shall follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the center. The procedures shall address the specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of
employees, children, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. Emailed vomiting clean-up poster |
|
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 |
15A NCAC 18A .2832 (a).In the child care center premises and outdoor learning environment. Debris, glass, dilapidated structures, and broken play equipment shall be removed from areas accessible to children. Wells, grease traps, cisterns, and utility equipment shall be made inaccessible to children. Observed plexiglass needing to be secured better over windows and then caulked, older children playground. |