4demerits

MARIZETTA KERRY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

3301 BEATTIES FORD RD, Charlotte, NC 28216

Child Care · NC permit/State ID 2060420523

Latest result4 demerits

Last inspectedOct 28, 2026

Inspections on record26

On record sinceSep 30, 2013

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

Score history

Sep 30, 2013Lower is betterOct 28, 2026

Inspections & violations

Oct 28, 2026 4 demerits · 1 violation

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

Observed water stained ceiling tile and peeling paint in Private 4’s 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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May 13, 2026 7 demerits · 4 violations

#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 −5

Observed specialty milk in the walk-in refrigerator improperly labeled or out of date. **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.

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

Observed sanitizer above 200ppm during the inspection in one room (PreK 3). GENERAL COMMENT **15A NCAC 18A .2812 (j) Provide a sanitizing solution shall be provided for cleaning purposes.

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

Observed touch up paint needed in room PreK 1. GENERAL COMMENT **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 dead insects in light shields during the inspection. **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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Dec 16, 2025 4 demerits · 2 violations

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

Observed sanitizer above 200ppm during the inspection. **15A NCAC 18A .2812 (j) Provide a sanitizing solution shall be provided for cleaning purposes.

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

Observed dust build up on some vent covers in the restrooms. **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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Mar 25, 2025 7 demerits · 4 violations

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 bulk specialty milk sent from home missing name and date labels. Needs to be sent in at the beginning of each week and home at the end of the week. REPEAT.

#17 · Hot water in excess of 120ºF not allowed in areas accessible to children

General Comment: 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 at cafeteria handsink at 129F. CDI- Water temperature was adjusted to 107F.

#29 · Hazardous products properly stored and locked: .2820

General Comment: 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b). All hazardous items must be stored behind lock and key. Observed conditioner stored in unlocked in cabinet in Toddler classroom. Needs to be stored locked.

#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

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 wood gate next to storage building on playground with nails poking out. Needs repair. REPEAT.

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Oct 1, 2024 10 demerits · 6 violations

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 milk sent from home labeled 9/24. Needs to be sent in at the beginning of each week and home at the end of the week. REPEAT.

#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 thermometer not operating correctly in infant refrigerator needs new thermometer. REPEAT.

#16 · Hot water supplied and maintained as required in all other areas: .2815, .2836

15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e) Hot water shall be maintained between 80°F and 110°F at handwashing sinks accessible to children. Observed cafeteria handsink at 113 F. Need to be 80-110F.

#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

15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a. All toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed loose toilet seat in 2s room. Needs tightening.

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

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 body oil less than 5 ft up in PreK 4. Observed hand sanitizer less than 5ft up in prek 3. Needs to be 5ft up. REPEAT. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (c ) Sanitizing, disinfecting, and detergent solutions shall be labeled with the product name (ex. "Sanitizer"). Observed label missing on soapy water in prek 3. Needs label.

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Apr 2, 2024 14 demerits · 10 violations

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 specialty bulk milk in kitchen refrigerator sent from home with no date label. Needs to be labeled with the date received by the child care center.

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

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 no thermometer in small fridge in infant room. Needs thermometer

#8 · Meets specifications for refrigeration, sinks, lavatories and dishwashing equipment: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814

15A NCAC 18A .2810 (f) If food is prepared in a child care center classroom, then the classroom shall be equipped with a food preparation area. This food preparation area shall contain a countertop that is kept clean and in good repair, a handwash lavatory, and refrigeration when items are stored that require refrigeration. Observed no handwash lavatory in infant food preparation area. Needs handwash lavatory. Visit shall be made to get necessary adjustments to room.

#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. Observed sanitizer above 200 ppm. Needs to be 50-200 ppm chlorine.

#17 · Hot water in excess of 120ºF not allowed in areas accessible to children

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 at handsinks in 3s room at 120. Hot water accessible to children was adjusted during inspection to be below 110F.

#24 · Approved facilities as needed: .2817, .2818, .2819, .2820, .2836

15A NCAC 18A .2819 (a) In child care centers, children in diapers shall be changed at stations designated for diapering or toileting. Each diaper changing station shall include a handwash lavatory. Observed handwash lavatory not in vicinity of diaper changing tables in toddler classroom. Diaper changing tables are in the middle of the classroom and handwash lavatory is against the wall with shelves and tables between the two spaces. Visit shall be made to get necessary adjustments to room.

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

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 lotion and handsanitizer stored in unlocked cabinet less than 5ft up in toddler room. Needs to be in locked cabinet or 5ft above the floor.

#33 · Linen, bedding, wash cloths, bibs, burping cloths laundered, and in good repair: .2821, .2836

15A NCAC 18A .2821 (f). Linens used in rooms where the children in care are less than 12 months old shall be changed and laundered when soiled and otherwise at least daily. Staff stated linen in infant room is only washed 3 or 4 times a week. Needs to be changed and laundered when soiled or daily.

#34 · Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836 −4

15A NCAC 18A .2822 (d).Water play centers shall be filled with potable water immediately before children begin a water play session. Water shall be emptied after each play session and at a minimum each morning and afternoon, or more often if no longer clean. Observed water in water play centers full during nap time in Twos room and 4s room. Needs to be emptied after each play session.

#35 · Mouth-contact surfaces cleaned and sanitized in rooms designated for children who are not toilet trained: .2822, .2836

General Comment: 15A NCAC 18A .2822 (b) and .2810 (f).Hard plastic toys may be washed, rinsed, and sanitized in a dishwasher, food preparation handwashing sink, or in the kitchen sink. Staff stated that toys in infant room are washed in diaper changing sink. Toys cannot be washed in diaper changing sink.

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Oct 25, 2023 7 demerits · 6 violations

#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. Observed sanitizer at 750 ppm chlorine in classrooms. Needs to be 50-200 ppm chlorine.

#20 · No identified lead poisoning hazards in accordance with NCGS 130A-131.7(7): .2816

No points deducted. 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 facility has not gotten water tested for lead since 9/26/2020. EHS and Assistant Director discussed water testing and helped set up water testing.

#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

15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a. All toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed toilet seat loose in twos room. Needs to be tightened.

#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 labels missing on bottles in toddler room. Needs labeling.

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

15A NCAC 18A .2822 (d).Water play centers shall be filled with potable water immediately before children begin a water play session. Water shall be emptied after each play session and at a minimum each morning and afternoon, or more often if no longer clean. Observed water in water play table in classroom that students were outside. Assistant Director stated they fill up the tables in the morning. EHS informed Director water play tables shall be filled immediately before beginning a play session.

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

REPEAT Keep all ventilation related equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2826 (b). Observed vents in the large bathrooms with dust build up. Needs cleaning.

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May 2, 2023 6 demerits · details not yet loaded