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NameLEAFSPRING SCHOOL AT CORNELIUS
Address18110 STATESVILLE RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CORNELIUS NC 28031
Premise Type42 - Child Care
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 7/15/2025
Final Score @ Grade
13
General CommentsNOTE: - Ensure to cool cut watermelons within time and temperature allowed. Detail process discussed with a chef at the time of inspection. - Clean under/around diaper pad in Yellow Willow. Keep diaper changing table clean all around. - Director: Olajile Smith present during inspection. - Re-Inspection within 7 days (7/22/25)

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 .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 children lunch boxes in kitchen refrigerator one without date received, the other one with date marking 7I4 (either 7/14 or 7/4). Ensure to label name and clearly mark correct date received at the center for the day. Both name and date shall be on items sent from home.
13 0 Proper storage and handling of clean equipment, utensils and single-service articles: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814 No No No General Comment: 15A NCAC 18A .2814 (b) Cleaned and sanitized utensils and equipment shall be stored above the floor in a clean, dry location and shall be kept clean while stored. The food-contact surfaces of fixed equipment shall be kept clean while stored or otherwise not in use. Equipment and utensils shall not be stored under exposed sewer lines.- Observed classroom materials/ high chair tray store underneath sink in Saplings 1 & 2. Reframing from storing any clean items under exposed sewer lines under sinks at any time.
17 6 Hot water in excess of 120ºF not allowed in areas accessible to children No No No PROVISIONAL ITEM: 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e) Hot water that exceeds 120 degrees Fahrenheit is a burn hazard and shall not be provided in areas accessible to children.- Observed hot water temperature at the sink in Purple Oaks measured at 124F. Water temperature shall be adjusted within 7 days (7/22/25). Provide range between 80F- 110F where is accessible to children.
21 0 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 General Comment: 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a). Lavatories shall be kept clean and in good repair- Observed disrepair/missing knob on faucet in shared restroom Green Pines. Repair needed.
28 0 Medications properly stored: .2820 No No No General Comment: 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 in clear lock box, left unlocked in unlock cabinet near/under diaper table in Saplings 1, Red bud 3. All diaper creams shall be at 5ft or higher or keep lock at all time. Proper lock/ way to lock discuss in detail with teachers and director at the time of inspection. NOTE: **Lock box, storage rooms and cabinets shall include those which are unlocked with a combination lock, electric or magnetic device, key pad, key, or equivalent locking device, keep/store keys at least 5ft or higher at all time**
31 2 Facilities provided for proper storage, used and kept clean: .2820 No No No 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (g).Purses, that do not contain hazardous items, must be stored 5 ft above the floor, behind lock and key, or behind a child safety lock.- Observed teacher purses in unlocked cabinet less than 5ft in Saplings 1, Blue Spruces, and red bud 3. Keep all personal belongings/purses that do not contain hazardous items at 5ft or higher at all time. 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 children book bag and center bag (Leaf spring navy tote bag) touching each other in several classrooms. According to the director, the tote bag do not go home. Ensure to keep individual items separate and not allow contact while storing at any time.