8demerits

BRIGHTER MINDS ACADEMY 2

407 NORRIS AV, Charlotte, NC 28206

Child Care · NC permit/State ID 2060421485

Latest result8 demerits

Last inspectedOct 14, 2026

Inspections on record16

On record sinceMar 5, 2018

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

Score history

Mar 5, 2018Lower is betterOct 14, 2026

Inspections & violations

Oct 14, 2026 8 demerits · 4 violations

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

Last date for lead water testing was on 10/10/23. The testing kit was ordered on the same day of the inspection (10/14/26) but has yet to post on the website. Verified via email confirmation. **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.

#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 −4

Observed loose toilet seat in the hallway restroom near the kitchen. **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 paint needed during the inspection. **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.

#48 · Pest control; premises free of conditions that harbor or attract pests: .2831, .2832

Observed gap underneath the back door leading into the kitchen. GENERAL COMMENT **15A NCAC 18A .2831 (c). All openings to the area outside of the child care center shall be protected against the entrance of flying pests.

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Apr 14, 2026 4 demerits · 3 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

Observed bag of cereal not properly sealed in the kitchen. Cereal was placed in zip lock bag during the inspection. GENERAL COMMENT **15A NCAC 18A .2806 (a) Once pre-packaged food has been opened, the food shall be stored in clean, resealable bags or containers made of plastic or glass that are tightly covered and manufactured for the purpose of food storage.

#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 hallway restroom sink in need of recaulking. GENERAL COMMENT **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 ceiling in kitchen in need of repair. Observed touch paint needed during the inspection. **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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Jul 25, 2025 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 ceiling in kitchen in need of repair. Observed touch paint needed in restroom near the back 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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Feb 4, 2025 6 demerits · 5 violations

General comment: 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (a) Once pre-packaged food has been opened, the food shall be stored in clean, resealable bags or containers made of plastic or glass that are tightly covered and manufactured for the purpose of food storage. Observed carton of goldfish in kitchen taped closed. Needs to be in resealable bag or container.

#27 · 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

General Comment: 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (h) Signs that instruct child care center employees on proper methods of diaper changing and handwashing as set forth in the rules of this Section shall be posted in each diaper changing area. Observed toddler area missing diaper change procedure. Needs procedure.

#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 (a). In rooms designated for children who are not toilet trained, toys and other mouth-contact surfaces that are used by children shall be cleaned and then sanitized after each use and when visibly dirty. Toys and other mouth-contact surfaces shall be cleaned and sanitized as follows: (1) the items shall be scrubbed in warm, soapy water, using a brush to reach into any crevices; (2) the items shall be rinsed in clean water; (3) the items shall be submerged in a sanitizing solution for at least two minutes or in accordance with the instructions on the label of the sanitizing solution; and (4) the items shall be air dried. EHS discussed toy cleaning procedures for infant room. Staff stated toys are sprayed with sanitizer and then some taken to be disinfected in kitchen. Need to follow appropriate procedure.

#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 cracking walls in hall outside kitchen. Needs repair.

#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 paint coming off ramp and some damaged railing at ramp to infant classroom. Observed red top coat of paint peeling from siding. Needs repair. EHS swabbed for lead paint and contacted Lead Senior for investigation.

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Aug 1, 2024 6 demerits · 5 violations

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

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 sanitizer at over 500 ppm chlorine. Needs to be 50-200 ppm.

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

15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b). All hazardous items must be stored behind lock and key. Observed bottle of air freshener spray stored unlocked in Bears classroom. Needs to be locked.

#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 handsanitizer stored less than 5ft up in Dinosaurs classroom and in Kangaroos outside bag. Needs to be stored 5ft up.

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

Toys, equipment, furniture, and any other items accessible to the children shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2822 (a), (b).. Observed tears in small blue couch in Dinosaurs room. Needs repair. REPEAT.

5A 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. Observed crack in seat of blue and yellow picnic table. Needs removal.

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Feb 5, 2024 9 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 bulk soy milk with child name but no date. Needs to be dated.

#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 purple/yellow door bathroom. Needs tightening.

#26 · Approved cleaning solution and approved disinfectant provided; test kit available when required: .2817, .2818, .2819, .2820, .2836 −2

15A NCAC 18A .2812 (i) An approved disinfectant shall be provided for cleaning purposes. When a chlorine solution is prepared by a child care center employee for use as an approved disinfectant, then the solution shall be prepared for use within 24 hours, and a testing method shall be used to ensure compliance with the prescribed chlorine concentration (500 -800 ppm). Observed disinfectant bottle in kitchen and infant room between 250-500 ppm. Needs to be 500-800 ppm. Director stated bottles had been prepared last week. Needs to be prepared within 24 hours. REPEAT.

#32 · Adequate linen provided and properly stored; adequate beds, cots, mats provided, in good repair, properly stored, labeled, spaced during use: .2821, .2836 −3

General comment: Keep all mats, cots, and cribs clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (a). Observed mats torn in toddler room. Needs repair/replacement. REPEAT.

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

Toys, equipment, furniture, and any other items accessible to the children shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2822 (a), (b).. Observed tears in small couch in older students room. Needs repair. REPEAT.

#48 · Pest control; premises free of conditions that harbor or attract pests: .2831, .2832

15A NCAC 18A .2831 (b). (b) Pests shall be excluded from the child care center. Traps set for pests shall only be placed in areas that are inaccessible to children. Observed paper pest trap on floor next to toilet in bathroom next to kitchen. Needs to be placed in areas inaccessible to children.

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Aug 14, 2023 13 demerits · 5 violations

Store all foods in approved re-sealable bags or containers once opened. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (a). Observed bag of lays chips opened in kitchen and sealed with tape. EHS advises center to reseal opened packages of food according to notated rule. REPEAT VIOLATION.

#26 · Approved cleaning solution and approved disinfectant provided; test kit available when required: .2817, .2818, .2819, .2820, .2836

General comment: 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (i) An approved disinfectant shall be provided for cleaning purposes. When a chlorine solution is prepared by a child care center employee for use as an approved disinfectant, then the solution shall be prepared for use within 24 hours, and a testing method shall be used to ensure compliance with the prescribed chlorine concentration (500 -800 ppm). Observed disinfectant between 250 - 500 ppm chlorine sanitizer. Needs to be 500- 800 ppm.

#32 · Adequate linen provided and properly stored; adequate beds, cots, mats provided, in good repair, properly stored, labeled, spaced during use: .2821, .2836

General comment: Keep all mats, cots, and cribs clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (a). Observed mats torn in toddler room. Needs repair/replacement.

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

Toys, equipment, furniture, and any other items accessible to the children shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2822 (a), (b). Observed door to kitchen with bottom hinge not attached. Observed build up of debris in kitchen cabinets and drawers. Observed tears in small couch in older students room. Needs cleaning repair.

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

Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825. Observed peeling paint on wall and window sill in staff bathroom. Observed paint peeling in ceiling of bathroom outside kitchen. Observed debris build up on edges of kitchen floors. Needs cleaning. REPEAT VIOLATION. *Paint peeling is evidence of possible lead hazard (home built 1947). EHS referred home to Terry Watson for lead investigation.

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