2demerits

KIDDIE FARMS

131 BENNETT ST, Charlotte, NC 28213

Child Care · NC permit/State ID 2060420166

Latest result2 demerits

Last inspectedOct 28, 2026

Inspections on record28

On record sinceAug 30, 2013

This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).

Score history

Aug 30, 2013Lower is betterOct 28, 2026

Inspections & violations

Oct 28, 2026 2 demerits · 2 violations

Inspector comments: *NOTE: Director, Shannon Morrison, was present during time of inspection. Report emailed to: kiddiefarmscdc@yahoo.com Savmorrison5.6@gmail.com Stephanie.Palmer@dhhs.nc.gov

#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

15A NCAC 18A .2806 (d) Bulk food stored in a refrigerator shall be stored in the child care center's kitchen or in an approved food preparation area equipped with a full-size refrigerator. Observed bulk apple juice in dorm sized refrigerator in infant classroom. EHS educated center on notated rule and bulk juice was moved to full sized refrigerator in kitchen. -General comment.

#11 · Approved sanitizer provided;test kit available: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814 −2

Provide15A NCAC 18A .2812 (j) (j) A sanitizing solution shall be provided for cleaning purposes. (50-200ppm bleach). Observed sanitizer measuring at 500ppm bleach throughout center.

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Apr 24, 2026 5 demerits · 2 violations

Inspector comments: *NOTE: Director, Shannon Morrison, was present during time of inspection. Report emailed to: kiddiefarmscdc@yahoo.com Stephanie.Palmer@dhhs.nc.gov

#7 · Thermometers provided, accurate: .2804, .2807, .2808, .2836 −2

15A NCAC 18A .2806 (j) (1) Each refrigerator shall be provided with a numerically scaled indicating thermometer that is accurate to ± 3 degrees Fahrenheit and located to measure the air temperature in the warmest part of the refrigerator. Recording thermometers that are accurate to ± 3 degrees Fahrenheit may be used in lieu of indicating thermometers. Observed thermometers at rear of dorm refrigeration units in infant and toddler classrooms. 15A NCAC 18A .2807 (h) Metal stem-type, thin probe, numerically scaled indicating product thermometers, accurate to ± 3 degrees Fahrenheit shall be used to ensure the maintenance of the internal cooking temperatures of all potentially hazardous foods required under this Rule. Center has a dial thermometer that is not a metal stem type thin probe as outlined in notated rule.

#30 · Non-hazardous products properly stored: .2820 −3

15A NCAC 18A .2820 (c ) Sanitizing, disinfecting, and detergent solutions shall be labeled with the product name (ex. "Sanitizer"). Observed 1 spray bottle not labeled in 3’s restroom containing soapy water.

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Oct 17, 2025 6 demerits · 3 violations

Inspector comments: *NOTE: Director, Shannon Morrison, was present during time of inspection. Report emailed to: kiddiefarmscdc@yahoo.com Stephanie.Palmer@dhhs.nc.gov

#7 · Thermometers provided, accurate: .2804, .2807, .2808, .2836 −2

15A NCAC 18A .2807 (h) Metal stem-type, thin probe, numerically scaled indicating product thermometers, accurate to ± 3 degrees Fahrenheit shall be used to ensure the maintenance of the internal cooking temperatures of all potentially hazardous foods required under this Rule. Observed centers thermometer located in kitchen not thin probe. EHS advises center to obtain a thin probe thermometer as outlined in notated rule.

#30 · Non-hazardous products properly stored: .2820

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 stored below 5 feet on front desk located at main entrance. During time of inspection, hand sanitizer was moved above 5 feet. -General comment.

#37 · Easily cleanable, clean, and in good repair; carpets vacuumed as required and extraction cleaned; date cleaned___________: .2824, .2825, .2832, .2836 −4

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 minor touch up paint needed to walling throughout center.

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Apr 3, 2025 6 demerits · 3 violations

#7 · Thermometers provided, accurate: .2804, .2807, .2808, .2836

Observed no thin probe thermometer during the inspection. Thermometer ordered during the inspection. GENERAL COMMENT **15A NCAC 18A .2807 (h) Metal stem-type, thin probe, numerically scaled indicating product thermometers, accurate to ± 3 degrees Fahrenheit shall be used to ensure the maintenance of the internal cooking temperatures of all potentially hazardous foods required under this Rule.

#23 · Approved storage in toilet rooms, lavatories free of storage; hand wash signs posted: .2817, .2818, .2836 −2

Observed bicycles stored in the restroom. **15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a). Storage in toilet rooms shall be limited to toileting and diapering supplies.

#37 · Easily cleanable, clean, and in good repair; carpets vacuumed as required and extraction cleaned; date cleaned___________: .2824, .2825, .2832, .2836 −4

Observed wall in need of repair in the afterschool room. **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.

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Aug 20, 2024 6 demerits · 4 violations

#31 · Facilities provided for proper storage, used and kept clean: .2820

Observed coats in contact with one another while hanging in the closet within the hallway restroom. Needs to be spaced so they don’t come in contact with one another. **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.

#34 · Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836

Observed pad beginning to fray in the after school room. **15A NCAC 18A .2822 (a) Toys, equipment, furniture, and any other items accessible to the children shall be kept clean and in good repair.

#37 · Easily cleanable, clean, and in good repair; carpets vacuumed as required and extraction cleaned; date cleaned___________: .2824, .2825, .2832, .2836 −4

Observed touch up paint needed in the hallway restroom and near the soap dispenser in the 3 year old restroom. **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.

#49 · 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 −2

Observed wood boarder on the playground out front in need of repair and touch up of paint. **15A NCAC 18A .2831 (c). For outdoor toys and play equipment, including all structures accessible to children, the following shall apply: (1) Equipment and toys shall be kept clean, in good repair, and free of peeling, flaking, or chalking paint, rust, and corrosion; and (2) A sandbox used in outdoor play shall be constructed to allow for drainage of water and shall be covered when not in use and kept clean.

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Mar 27, 2024 6 demerits · 3 violations

Inspector comments: NOTE: Water sample has been sent back to RTI but the results are not posted on the website yet. Email confirmation of received sample on March 14th.

#21 · Properly sized, located, accessible, and in good repair; sinks, toilets and potty chairs cleaned and disinfected; proper change of use procedure: .2817, .2818, .2836

Observed base of toilet in need of cleaning in 3 year old room. **15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a. All toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair.

#37 · Easily cleanable, clean, and in good repair; carpets vacuumed as required and extraction cleaned; date cleaned___________: .2824, .2825, .2832, .2836 −4

Observed touch up paint needed in hallways restroom, above exit door in toddler room, near entrance to 3 year old room and replace baseboard in after school room. **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.

#39 · Equipment clean and in good repair; maintained as required: .2826 −2

Observed vent covers in need of cleaning in hallway restroom and in after school restroom. **15A NCAC 18A .2826 (b).Windows and window treatments shall be kept clean and in good repair. All ventilation equipment, including air supply diffusers, return grilles, and fans shall be kept clean and in good repair.

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Jul 26, 2023 8 demerits · details not yet loaded