Oct 15, 2026
17 demerits
· 9 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 .2804 (d) All human milk, formula, and other bottled beverages, including beverages in sippy cups, that are sent from home shall be fully prepared and labeled with the date received at the child care center and the name of the child to whom the milk, formula, or beverage belongs before being brought to the child care center. Observed 1 bottled filled with apple juice in refrigerator in infant classroom not labeled with name/date of child it bottle belonged to. -General comment.
#10 · Food contact surfaces properly washed, rinsed, sanitized and air dried; single-service articles not re-used: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814 −5
15A NCAC 18A .2810 (f) Bottle warming equipment shall be cleaned and sanitized per rule .2812 and the manufacturer's instructions. Observed bottle warmers in infant classroom with build up.
15A NCAC 18A .2812 (e) Multi-service articles, including highchair feeding trays, shall be washed, rinsed and sanitized in the child care center kitchen after each use. Observed food debris build up on underside of highchair tray in infant classroom.
#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 of bleach throughout the center.
#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 classroom 10. -General comment.
#22 · Soap, approved hand drying devices, toilet tissue paper available: .2817, .2818, .2836
15A NCAC 18A .2818 (d). Liquid soap and disposable towels or other hand-drying devices shall be provided at every handwash lavatory area. Observed no soap at handsink in the restroom of classroom 7. During time of inspection, director supplied handsoap to sink. -General comment.
#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 linen storage in infant classroom restroom. Observed toys and supplies stored in toddler classroom restroom.
#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 −4
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 teachers infant and toddler classrooms miss step 5 above of diaper changing procedure.
#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 blue child sized chair laminate peeling/worn in classroom 10.
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 play table filled with children were not playing with it in classroom 11. Per conversation with teacher, water play sessions are offered twice daily, water is filled up and emptied at the end of the day. EHS educated teacher on notated rule.
#44 · Solid waste properly handled; containers and cleaning equipment kept clean; can cleaning facilities adequate: .2830, .2836
15A NCAC 18A .2830 (c) Dumpsters and other containerized systems shall be kept clean and covered. Observed sliding doors opened to dumpsters. Observed minor litter on ground outside of dumpster area. Clean. -General comment.
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Apr 8, 2026
7 demerits
· 5 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 .2804 (i) A water bottle that a child brings to the child care center from home and that is used only for water consumption by that child shall be exempt from the requirements of 2804 (h). Instead, the water bottle shall be labeled with the name of the child to whom the water bottle belongs, individually stored in the child's cubby, and sent home with the child at the end of the day. Observed a couple of kids water bottles brought from home not labeled with their names in 2’s classroom. General comment.
#23 · Approved storage in toilet rooms, lavatories free of storage; hand wash signs posted: .2817, .2818, .2836
15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a). Storage in toilet rooms shall be limited to toileting and diapering supplies. Observed toys stored in toddler classroom restroom. -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 stained ceiling tile in corner of toddler classroom. Observed minor touch up paint needed to door frames throughout building.
#48 · Pest control; premises free of conditions that harbor or attract pests: .2831, .2832 −3
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 heavy presence of fruit flies in kitchen.
#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 .2832 (a). Child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, shall be kept clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. Observed dilapidated furniture stored in dumpster area. -General comment.
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Sep 25, 2025
5 demerits
· 3 violations
#10 · Food contact surfaces properly washed, rinsed, sanitized and air dried; single-service articles not re-used: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814 −5
15A NCAC 18A .2812 (e) Multi-service articles, including highchair feeding trays, shall be washed, rinsed and sanitized in the child care center kitchen after each use. Observed food debris under high chair tray in infant classroom. Clean.
#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 PreK classroom 2. -General comment.
#37 · Easily cleanable, clean, and in good repair; carpets vacuumed as required and extraction cleaned; date cleaned___________: .2824, .2825, .2832, .2836
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 several stained ceiling tiles throughout center. Per director a work order has been entered to have issue repaired. -General comment.
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Mar 12, 2025
4 demerits
· 2 violations
#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 tiles in the toddler 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
Observed loose vent cover in the restroom in the 3 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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Jul 12, 2024
2 demerits
· 3 violations
#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 loose toilet seat in the 3/4 year old room. Tightened during the inspection.
**15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a. All toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair.
#22 · Soap, approved hand drying devices, toilet tissue paper available: .2817, .2818, .2836
Observed no paper towels at the handwashing sink in the restroom in NC PreK 3. Children were using the sink right outside the restroom door. Paper towels were provided.
**15A NCAC 18A .2818 (d). Liquid soap and disposable towels or other hand-drying devices shall be provided at every handwash lavatory area.
#23 · Approved storage in toilet rooms, lavatories free of storage; hand wash signs posted: .2817, .2818, .2836 −2
Observed items stored in the restroom during the inspection. Items were removed.
**15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a). Storage in toilet rooms shall be limited to toileting and diapering supplies.
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Feb 7, 2024
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 cereal and snacks properly sealed during the inspection (NC PreK1 and NC PreK4).
**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.
#13 · Proper storage and handling of clean equipment, utensils and single-service articles: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814
Observed single service equipment stored on the floor in the storage closet.
**15A NCAC 18A .2814 (b) Cleaned and sanitized utensils and equipment shall be stored above the floor in a clean, dry location and shall be kept clean while stored. The food-contact surfaces of fixed equipment shall be kept clean while stored or otherwise not in use. Equipment and utensils shall not be stored under exposed sewer lines.
#20 · No identified lead poisoning hazards in accordance with NCGS 130A-131.7(7): .2816
Water last tested on 10/16/20 for lead. Spoke with Director who requested water test sampling kits during the inspection. Instructed Director to only sample at sites where water is consumable.
**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.
#31 · Facilities provided for proper storage, used and kept clean: .2820 −2
Observed coats touching while stored in Toddler room.
**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.
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Jul 18, 2023
8 demerits
· 3 violations
#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 −4
Observed torn diaper changing pad in the infant and toddler room. Needs to be replaced.
**Diaper changing surface must be easily cleanable, non-absorbent, smooth, and intact. 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (b).
Observed bottle of soapy water not labeled. Bottle was labeled during the inspection.
**All cleaning and disinfectant solutions shall be properly labeled (i.e. soapy water, disinfectant). 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (c ) and .2820 (c ).
#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 tiles in the infant room. Needs to be replaced.
**Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825.
#41 · Persons caring for sick or mildly ill children excluded from situations in which disease transmission likely to occur: proper written cleanup procedure followed for vomiting or diarrheal events: .2827, .2836
**15A NCAC .2827 (d). The child care center shall have written procedures that employees shall follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the center. Email sent to owner.
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