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Name

BABIES & BEYOND ACADEMY

Address

11524 N TRYON ST

SUITE 4

City/State/ZIP

CHARLOTTE

28262

Premise Type

42 - Child Care

County

Mecklenburg

Inspection Date

12/30/2024

Final Score @ Grade

General Comments

Note: bottle warmer on low table, within reach of children. Not plugged in and water 87F. No scald hazard today, staff said no child has been interested in warmer. Water in bottle warmers can cause instantaneous 3rd degree burns. Bottle warmers including cords must be out of reach/accessible Will reinspect within 7 calendar days (1/6/25).

Violations

CDI=Corrected During Inspection

R=Repeat Violation

VR=Verification Required

Violation Item	Demerits	Violation Description	CDI	R	VR	Comments
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 staff turning off water with hand. Use paper towel to turn off water.
5	0	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 (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 bottles from home not labeled or dated.
13	0	Proper storage and handling of clean equipment, utensils and single-service articles: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814	No	No	No	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 multi-use being stored in 3rd compartment of dish sink. More shelving needed
22	3	Soap, approved hand drying devices, toilet tissue paper available: .2817, .2818, .2836	No	No	No	15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a) In child care centers, toilet tissue paper shall be provided in each toilet room and stored in a clean, dry place. Observed toilet paper too far to reach in boy’s bathroom, have toilet paper accessible. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (d). Liquid soap and disposable towels or other hand-drying devices shall be provided at every handwash lavatory area. Observed no paper towels at several hand sinks. Paper towels must be located at hand sinks
25	0	Diapering surfaces cleaned and disinfected after each use: .2817, .2818, .2819, .2820, .2836	No	No	No	15A NCAC 18A .2819 (c) and 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (d) (10). Diapering surfaces shall be disinfected using an approved disinfectant by spraying the entire diapering surface with an approved disinfectant and allowing to remain on the surface for two minutes or as specified by the manufacturer, or air dry. Observed disinfectant is a Mr. Clean product that is diluted by staff. No contact times on original packaging. Use a bleach and water solution measuring 500-800 ppm. PDI wipes are approved but SDS sheet must be available for review 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (d). (9), Diapering surfaces shall be cleaned, prior to disinfection, by spraying the entire diapering surface with detergent solution and wiping clean, using disposable paper towels. Observed diaper changing table just sprayed with sanitizer. Follow posted cleaning procedures.
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 jock itch cream unlocked in a child’s diaper bag.
29	6	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 toy and highchair cleaner stored unlocked. Mr. Clean disinfectant not locked. Storage room door not locked, alcohol, cleaners, large first aid kit inside. Small first aid kits in classrooms need alcohol pads removed.
32	3	Adequate linen provided and properly stored; adequate beds, cots, mats provided, in good repair, properly stored, labeled, spaced during use: .2821, .2836	No	No	No	15A NCAC 18A .2821 (c). Beds, cots, and mats shall be assigned and labeled for use by an individual child and equipped with individual linens. Observed cribs not labeled with child’s name. Names were located on wall behind cribs, cribs themselves must also be labeled
44	0	Solid waste properly handled; containers and cleaning equipment kept clean; can cleaning facilities adequate: .2830, .2836	No	No	No	15A NCAC 18A .2830 (d) Solid wastes shall be disposed of to prevent conditions that attract and harbor pests and other public health nuisances. Observed trash on ground, bags may have been mauled by animals. Whole dumpster area covered in spilled trash. Community dumpsters. Staff said regular garbage pick-up wasn’t done because of the holidays.