Location: 1075 NEWLAND AVE APEX, NC 27523 Facility Type: Child Day Care Inspection Date: 06/28/2024
Score: 3
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Comments
Points
20.
Samples have been sent to RTI. Facility awaiting results. Lead water testing due October 14, 2024.
0.0
30.
Spray bottles of soapy water, sanitizer, and disinfectant stored on a countertop (not in-use) in the infant`s classroom. Non-aerosol sanitizing, disinfecting, and detergent solutions, hand sanitizers, and hand lotions shall be kept out of reach of children when not in use but are not required to be in locked storage. Out of reach is defined as 5 ft. or above the finished floor. Spray bottles moved 5 ft. or above.
3.0
32.
Cot diagram needed in the Giraffe`s classroom. Make sure each classroom has a cot list and a cot diagram to ensure the name and mat number match for ease of use, and children are spaced 18 inches apart. 0 demerits.
Location: 1075 NEWLAND AVE APEX, NC 27523 Facility Type: Child Day Care Inspection Date: 06/08/2023
Score: 5
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Comments
Points
16.
Infants (mobile & non-mobile) shared handwashing sink registered 112 F. Hot water shall temper 80-110 F in areas accessible to children. Adjust handwashing sink.
0.0
22.
No paper towels available in dispensers at child adapted handwashing sinks in the goldfish classroom and in the yellow duck`s classroom. Keep towels accessible at all times for proper handwashing. Paper towels obtained.
3.0
26.
Bleach disinfectant throughout reading high above 1,000 ppm. Bleach disinfectant shall register 500-800 ppm (up to 1,000 ppm was allowed during COVID-19; however, it is not anymore). Additionally, bleach test strips provided for sanitizer (testing range: 10-200 ppm), but no bleach test strips available for measuring disinfectant (500-800 ppm). Order test strips that will measure both solutions.
2.0
29.
Disinfectant wipes and bleach un-locked in the kitchen. All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled shall be kept in its original container or in another labeled container, used according to the manufacturer`s instructions and stored in a locked storage room or cabinet when not in use. These items shall be stored locked. A lock is combination, electronic, magnetic, or key. Locks to be added to cabinets underneath kitchen sink where these items are stored. 0 demerits.
0.0
30.
Spray bottles of soapy water, sanitizer, and disinfectant stored on a countertop (not in-use) in the infant`s classroom. Non-aerosol sanitizing, disinfecting, and detergent solutions, hand sanitizers, and hand lotions shall be kept out of reach of children when not in use, but are not required to be in locked storage. Out of reach is defined as 5 ft. or above the finished floor. Spray bottles moved 5 ft. or above.
0.0
34.
Multi-colored cardboard building blocks in multiple classrooms are worn. Toys shall be in good repair. Replace as necessary.
Location: 1075 NEWLAND AVE APEX, NC 27523 Facility Type: Child Day Care Inspection Date: 06/03/2022
Score: 2
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Comments
Points
15.
Hot water in the kitchen temped 102-110 F at the 3 compartment sink. Hot water used for cleaning and sanitizing food utensils shall be provided at a minimum temperature of 120 F at the point of use. Water adjusted to 120 F during inspection. 0 demerits.
0.0
26.
Disinfectant throughout reading high above 1,000 ppm. Bleach is currently used by facility. Bleach disinfectant shall register 500-800 ppm (up to 1,000 ppm allowed during COVID-19).
2.0
29.
Multi-warning chemical ice packs and antibiotic ointment stored in emergency bags. All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled shall be kept in its original container or in another labeled container, used according to the manufacturer`s instructions and stored in a locked storage room or cabinet when not in use. These items shall be stored locked. A lock is combination, electronic, magnetic, or key. Items discarded by Operator during inspection. 0 demerits
Location: 1075 NEWLAND AVE APEX, NC 27523 Facility Type: Child Day Care Inspection Date: 06/01/2021
Score: 6
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Comments
Points
16.
Hot water in blue Horses and infant rooms measure from 115F too 118F. Hot water in Golden Fishes measures 72F. Hot water accessible to children shall measure from 80F-110F. Have water temperature adjusted.
4.0
20.
Water not yet test as this is a new facility. Information provided. No point deduction at this time.
Effective October 1, 2019, childcare centers are required to test all water outlets used for drinking or food preparation. Initial samples shall be collected by the childcare center within one year of the effective date of this Rule (.2816). Non-compliance with this Rule on the initial inspection on/after October 1, 2020 will result in a general comment. Subsequent inspections with non-compliance to this Rule will be assessed 6-demerits. For free, initial testing, please contact RTI International (https://www.cleanwaterforcarolinakids.org/).
