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NameWOODS MONTESSORI SCHOOL
Address15115 NORMAN VIEW LN
 
City/State/ZIP
HUNTERSVILLE NC 28078
Premise Type42 - Child Care
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 4/1/2026
Final Score @ Grade
32
General CommentsRoom 4 needs refrigerator moved closer to food prep area (move child’s work station from the area). I will reinspect within 7 calendar days (by 4/8).

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
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 children and staff turning off water with hand. Use paper towel to turn off water, children need coaching on proper hand washes.
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 .2806 (d) Specialty bulk milk that is sent from home for consumption by a child while at the child care center may be stored as set forth in the 2800 rules when the child's parent or guardian provides written permission and the specialty bulk milk is sent to the child care center at the beginning of each week unopened, labeled with the date received by the child care center, and labeled with the name of the child to whom the bulk specialty milk belongs. Any remaining bulk specialty milk shall be sent home at the end of the week with the child to whom the bulk specialty milk belongs. Observed 3 specialty milks dated with a discard date of 2 weeks. Follow above rule. 15A NCAC 18A .2807 (c) Food shall be prepared using utensils, deli paper, or disposable gloves to prevent exposed, ready-to-eat-food from coming into direct contact with an employee's bare hands or exposed skin. Observed children serving themselves, child was holding a larger piece of food while cutting off a portion. Cut food into smaller pieces so each child practices picking up or cutting their own food.
15 6 Hot water supplied and maintained in the kitchen: .2815, .2836 No No No 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e) (e) Hot water used for cleaning and sanitizing utensils and laundry shall be provided at a minimum temperature of 120 degrees Fahrenheit at the point of use. Observed hot water at 3-comp sink 110F. Must be min. of 120F
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 supplies stored below majority of handwash sinks. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a). In child care centers lavatories shall not be used for storage. Observed dishes and other items in hand sink basins
25 0 Diapering surfaces cleaned and disinfected after each use: .2817, .2818, .2819, .2820, .2836 No No No 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 sprayed with sanitizer. Follow posted procedures.
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 steps 5 omitted and dirty gloves removed after clean diaper put on. Follow posted 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 Tylenol unlocked in room 1.
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. Repeat- Observed unlocked goo gone, aerosol lubricants, aerosol insect repellent and other hazardous items, room 1. Kitchen unlocked with accessible hazardous items.
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 hand sanitizer less than 5 ft above floor in room 2.
31 2 Facilities provided for proper storage, used and kept clean: .2820 No No No 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (f). Coat hooks not in individual cubbies or lockers must be 12 horizontal inches apart. Observed coat hooks used inside classrooms for children’s jackets less than 12 inches apart, room 4. 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’s items touching each other on hallway hooks
34 0 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 damaged vinyl chair in room 2.
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 stained ceiling tiles throughout building.