6demerits

HARRIS LEARNING ACADEMY

6141 STATESVILLE RD, Charlotte, NC 28269

Child Care · NC permit/State ID 2060421486

Latest result6 demerits

Last inspectedOct 1, 2026

Inspections on record17

On record sinceApr 19, 2018

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

Score history

Apr 19, 2018Lower is betterOct 1, 2026

Inspections & violations

Oct 1, 2026 6 demerits · 4 violations

#16 · Hot water supplied and maintained as required in all other areas: .2815, .2836 −4

Observed hot water reach 113F in the toddler room and restroom adjacent to toddler room. Observed hot water reach 115F in the staff restroom and 116F in the PrepK and 3 year old room. **15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e) Hot water shall be maintained between 80°F and 110°F at handwashing sinks accessible to children.

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

Observed toy bucket stored in the diaper changing sink. Removed during the inspection. GENERAL COMMENT **15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a). In child care centers lavatories shall not be used for storage.

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

Observed water stained ceiling tile in the staff restroom. 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 dust build up on vent covers in the restrooms 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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Feb 25, 2026 2 demerits · 1 violation

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

Observed dust build up on vent covers in the restrooms between the infant and two year old room. **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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Aug 6, 2025 2 demerits · 2 violations

#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 PreK room. PreK room is currently closed due to summer. Observed single tile in adult restroom with water staining. 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 bugs in the light shields in 3/4 year old room and PreK room. **15A NCAC 18A .2826 (a). Light fixtures in all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed dust build up on vent cover in the boys 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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Mar 24, 2025 4 demerits · 2 violations

#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 liquid stitch stored in closet with only a child saftey lock. Needs to be stored behind lock and key.

#35 · Mouth-contact surfaces cleaned and sanitized in rooms designated for children who are not toilet trained: .2822, .2836 −4

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. Facility is washing toys in diaper change sink in infant classroom. Needs to be washed in food prep sink or kitchen sink following.

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Oct 7, 2024 7 demerits · 6 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

15A NCAC 18A .2806 (f) Food and containers of food shall not be stored under exposed sewer lines. Food shall not be stored in toilet or laundry rooms, except that child care centers licensed for fewer than 13 children and located in a residence may store food in laundry rooms if the food is stored and protected as required in rule 2806 (g). Observed food stored under sink in Infant classroom. Food cannot be stored under exposed sewer lines.

#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

General Comment: 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (c) Lavatories shall be cleaned and disinfected with each change of use, when visibly soiled, and at least daily. Change of use occurs when a handwash lavatory is used outside of its original intent. Observed employee dumping milk from bottles in hand sink in classroom. Bottles need to be dumped in kitchen and not handsink.

#28 · Medications properly stored: .2820

General Commment: 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (d) Non-prescription diaper creams and sunscreen shall be kept inaccessible to children when not in use but are not required to be in locked storage. A product shall be considered inaccessible to children when stored on a shelf or in an unlocked cabinet that is mounted a minimum vertical distance of five feet above the finished floor. Observed sunscreen stored on on teacher cart in Meck Prek classroom. Needs to be stored inaccessible. 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 cortizone cream stored accessible to children on teacher cart. EHS recommends facility gets teacher a lock box for storage or store in personal bags.

#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 soapy water missing label in toddler and Meck prek classrooms. Needs label. 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 lotion stored less than 5ft up in Meck pre k classroom. Needs to be stored 5ft up.

#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: 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 small hole in sheet in infant classroom. Needs to be in good repair.

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

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 diaper changing tables worn in infant room. Observed diaper changing table broken in Twos room. Observed contact paper peeling on toy shelf in infant room. Needs repair. REPEAT.

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Apr 15, 2024 4 demerits · 2 violations

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

15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a). In child care centers lavatories shall not be used for storage. Observed bin stored in sink in classroom 2. Observed storage under sinks in 3/4s classroom and in Twos classroom. Needs to be in waterproof containers to protect from leaks.

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

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 diaper changing tables with chipping paint in infant and twos classrooms. Needs repaired.

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Oct 25, 2023 8 demerits · 6 violations

Inspector comments: Drinking water testing for lead due 2/22/2024.

#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 measuring at at 250ppm chlorine throughout center. REPEAT.

#16 · Hot water supplied and maintained as required in all other areas: .2815, .2836 −4

Hot water shall be maintained between 80°F and 110°F at handwashing sinks accessible to children. 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e). Observed hot water reach 68F at handsink in infant classroom. REPEAT.

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

15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a). Storage in toilet rooms shall be limited to toileting and diapering supplies. Observed cot with sheet on stored in Tender toddlers bathroom.

#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

15A NCAC 18A .2819 (b). Diapering surfaces shall be made of smooth, intact, nonabsorbent material and shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed brown stains on diaper pad in infant room. Needs cleaning/replacement.

#28 · Medications properly stored: .2820

No points taken. 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 cough drops stored in tray accessible to children in 4 year old room. 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

15A NCAC 18A .2831 (b). Sand toys, water tables, and other unfiltered items that can collect standing water in the outdoor learning environment shall be emptied and stored to prevent the collection of standing water. Observed water table stored uncovered with dirty standing water inside. Needs to be emptied and stored covered.

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May 4, 2023 7 demerits · details not yet loaded