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NameKIDDIE ACADEMY OF BLAKENEY CHARLOTTE
Address9310 BLAKENEY CENTRE DR
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28277
Premise Type42 - Child Care
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/14/2025
Final Score @ Grade
25
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
11 2 Approved sanitizer provided;test kit available: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814 No No No 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (g) A testing method or equipment shall be used in accordance with the product manufacturer's instructions to test the strengths of sanitizing solutions to ensure the prescribed concentrations are met. Observed no test strips for sanitizer at the 3-comp sink in the kitchen.
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 hot water 114F in classroom closest to water heater.
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. Observed water testing results had one test labeled kitchen sink and not specifying whether it was the prep sink or the 3-comp sink. Retest both areas and label as prep sink, 3-comp sink, etc.
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 excess storage in bathroom, room 3. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a). In child care centers lavatories shall not be used for storage. Observed toys stored unprotected under hand sinks throughout center.
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 (b) Nothing shall be placed on the diapering surface except for those items required for diapering and the child whose diaper will be changed. Observed clean toys being air dried on diaper changing table. 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (c). Approved disinfectants and detergent solutions shall be kept in separate and labeled bottles at each diaper changing station. Observed spray bottles not labeled or hard to read. Label all spray bottles. Disinfectant weak, ~250 ppm chlorine. Use test strip to check strength. 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 staff miss steps in posted diaper changing procedure. Steps 3 done incorrectly, step 5 omitted and step 11 done incorrectly.
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 unlocked white Out in room 9 and front desk
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 (f).Linens shall be kept clean, in good repair, and stored with the mat or cot that the linens are assigned to or stored apart from the mattress or cot in a manner that keeps the linens used for each child separate from the linens belonging to other children. Observed large sheets billowing out from cot and touching other children’s cots/sheets.
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 sticky tape residue, damaged books, damaged bookshelf, damaged vinyl chairs/couches, damaged contact paper, damaged shelving units. Observed egg carton used for a craft, egg cartons are not cleanable and cannot be used if once held eggs. Observed debris below diaper changing pad, class 4.
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 walls throughout.
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 faux grass pulled away from tack strip, leaving nails exposed.