Location: 3202 Northampton ST RALEIGH, NC 27609 Facility Type: Child Day Care Inspection Date: 04/04/2024
Score: 8
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Comments
Points
16.
Hot water was reaching up to 118F at handwashing sinks. Hot water in accessible areas to children shall be maintained at 80-110F. Adjust water temperature as it is 2 degrees below 120F (a provisional violation).
4.0
34.
Toy bricks are damaged/ripping in the classroom. Toys shall be maintained in a state of good repair. Replace as needed.
0.0
37.
Walls in first pre-k room have damage/peeling. Floors, walls and ceilings shall be maintained in a state of good repair.
4.0
39.
Ventilation cover on ceiling in restroom has dust buildup and needs to be cleaned. Ventilation and lighting equipment shall be maintained clean and in good repair.
Location: 3202 Northampton ST RALEIGH, NC 27609 Facility Type: Child Day Care Inspection Date: 10/03/2023
Score: 6
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Points
4.
Ambient air in the classroom 311 refrigerator was holding around 55F. Potentially hazardous foods shall be held at 45F or below. During the inspection, the temperature of the refrigerator was adjusted and the ambient air temperature was lower than 45F. Facility not placed in provisional because no potentially hazardous (for child consumption) were being held inside of the refrigerator at the time of the inspection.
0.0
26.
Chlorine disinfecting solution in room 311 was at a concentration of 250ppm. Chlorine disinfectant shall be maintained at a concentration of 500-800ppm.
2.0
37.
Some areas of the walls in both rooms have damage and/or peeling of paint. Floors, walls, and ceilings shall be kept clean and in good repair.
Location: 3202 Northampton ST RALEIGH, NC 27609 Facility Type: Child Day Care Inspection Date: 11/18/2022
Score: 6
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Points
7.
The thermometer in the refrigerator in Rm 311 displayed 50F, when the ambient air temperature was 43F. Refrigerators shall have a thermometer located in its warmest part that accurately reads temperatures within 3F. Replace thermometer.
2.0
32.
The cot list in Room 301 did not have any numbers just names and locations. Cots shall be individually assigned and labeled for each child. Cot list was updated.
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34.
There were a few cardboard bricks that were missing their coating. Toys shall be maintained in good repair and easy to keep clean and sanitized. Bricks were voluntarily discarded.
0.0
37.
The carpets are scheduled to be cleaned this weekend, November 19/20, 2022; teachers state that the carpet has not been cleaned since last school year and that it was not cleaned over the summer break. Wall to wall carpeting shall be cleaned at least once every 6 months. Ensure carpets are cleaned every 6 months from the last date they were cleaned.
4.0
General Comments
*Melodee Wallace Johnson - melodee.johnson@wakegov.com - 919.609.1783*
Location: 3202 Northampton ST RALEIGH, NC 27609 Facility Type: Child Day Care Inspection Date: 11/08/2021
Score: 13
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Comments
Points
7.
Thermometer in Room #311 refrigerator read about 50F, but air temperature was 37F...Each
refrigerator shall be provided with a numerically scaled indicating thermometer, accurate to ±3°F
(± 1.5°C) located to measure the air temperature in the warmest part of the refrigerator and located
to be easily readable...Provide accurate thermometer in this refrigerator. Air temperature must be 45F or less.
2.0
11.
Spray bottle sanitizer chlorine concentration was less than 50 ppm...Chlorine sanitizer shall be 50-200 ppm...Maintain proper sanitizer concentration in spray bottle. Corrected during inspection.
2.0
12.
In both Room #301 and 311, old sticky tape residues were on toy cabinets and several children`s chairs and blue vinyl sofas were soiled. In #301, large green tub with black duct tape was damaged...Equipment shall be maintained clean and in good repair...Remove tape residues and increase cleaning frequency of chairs and sofas.
4.0
26.
Spray bottle chlorine disinfectant was below 500 ppm in both classrooms...Chlorine disinfectant shall have concentration of 500-800 ppm...Adjust disinfectant to correct concentration. Corrected during inspection.
2.0
30.
In Room #301, guinea pig food (with statement "Keep out of reach of children" on label), bottle of soapy water and lotion were stored less than 5 feet above floor in unlocked areas/cabinets. In Room #311, bottle of hand sanitizer was less than 5 feet above floor...Non-hazardous products shall be stored at least 5 feet above floor...Store items stated above 5 feet above floor.
3.0
37.
In Room #311, a few ceiling tiles were stained...Ceilings shall be maintained clean and in good repair...Replace stained ceiling tiles.
0.0
39.
In Room #301, several ceiling light shields had insect remains...Lighting fixtures shall be maintained clean...Remove insect remains from light shields.
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47.
A pet guinea pig was in Room #301 but no veterinarian records were provided for this animal. Person in charge stated that pet was purchased from Petco and showed EHS the policy stating all pets from PetSmart have been checked thoroughly by a veterinarian...Any animals kept as pets shall be examined by a veterinarian to determine that they are free from vermin, such as mites, lice, fleas, and ticks, and pathogens that could adversely affect human health...PIC did not have proof of purchase from Petco, only the policy that is pulled from Petco`s website. Acquire either a proof of purchase from Petco, or take pet for a check up from a vet.
Location: 3202 Northampton ST RALEIGH, NC 27609 Facility Type: Child Day Care Inspection Date: 06/03/2021
Score: 5
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Points
20.
Facility is preparing to send out the testing kit by the end of this month. Please ensure that records are kept of the water test for when EHS needs to view them next inspection.
0.0
26.
The disinfectant was below 500ppm in both classrooms.- Approved disinfecting solution shall be at the proper concentration of 500-800ppm.- Please add more bleach to the mixture.
2.0
30.
in Ms. Hills room there was a bottle of hand sanitizer on the counter near handsink.- Non hazardous items or items that only warn to keep out of reach for children, shall be kept out of reach by storing the items at least 5ft from the ground.
3.0
47.
In Ms. Rhodes room, there is a pet guinea pig. PIC stated that the pet is purchased from Petco, and showed EHS the policy stating all pets from PetSmart have been checked thoroughly by a veterinarian.- Any animals kept as pets shall be examined by a veterinarian to determine that they are free from vermin, such as mites, lice, fleas, and ticks, and pathogens that could adversely affect human health- PIC did not have proof of purchase from Petco, only the policy that is pulled from the website. Please acquire either a proof of purchase, or take pet for a check up from a vet.
0.0
General Comments
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/).
Location: 3202 Northampton ST RALEIGH, NC 27609 Facility Type: Child Day Care Inspection Date: 12/17/2020
Score: 6
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Comments
Points
11.
The test kit in both classrooms have expired. Provide a test kit with a color chart that has not expired.
2.0
26.
Provide a test kit with a color chart that has not expired. The test kit was expired.
2.0
31.
Storage in 301 and shared supplies is cluttered and not easily cleanable. Remove all unnecessary items from the classrooms and storage rooms. Provide adequate space in the childcare center to provide storage of equipment and toys.
2.0
General Comments
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/).
The receipt from PetSmart was found please keep a copy of the receipt on hand. No signature required due to COVID
Location: 3202 Northampton ST RALEIGH, NC 27609 Facility Type: Child Day Care Inspection Date: 12/13/2019
Score: 11
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19.
Repair water pressure or the fountain in room 311 so that water is consistently provided to fountain. Water fountain is not secure to the wall 311. Reattach. Drinking fountains, if provided, shall comply with the North Carolina Plumbing Code, be separate from handwash lavatories, and kept clean. The pressure shall be regulated so that an individual’s mouth does not come in contact with the nozzle and so that water does not splash on the floor.
2.0
31.
Storage in 301 and shared supplies closet is cluttered and not easily cleanable. Remove unnecessary items from classrooms and clean storage areas. In child care centers, adequate space shall be provided for the storage of equipment, furniture, toys, clothes, linens, backpacks, book bags, diaper bags, beds, cots, mats, and supplies and shall be kept clean. Shelving or other storage areas shall be provided and constructed in a manner to facilitate cleaning.
2.0
37.
Carpet cleaning records for both classrooms were not available. Wall to wall carpets shall be cleaned using extraction methods at least once each six months. Please keep records/receipts of carpet cleanings.
4.0
47.
No vet records are available for the pet guinea pig in room 301. Any animals kept as pets shall be examined by a veterinarian to determine that they are free from vermin, such as mites, lice, fleas, and ticks, and pathogens that could adversely affect human health. According to PIC, it was purchased from PetSmart in April of this year and all PetSmart animals are certified by a veterinarian before sale (policy viewed on PetSmart, but PIC was unable to locate the receipt).
3.0
General Comments
If you have any questions/concerns, please feel free to call 919-868-6416 or email meghan.scott@wakegov.com
Location: 3202 Northampton ST RALEIGH, NC 27609 Facility Type: Child Day Care Inspection Date: 01/16/2019
Score: 13
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Comments
Points
19.
15A NCAC 18A .2815-Repair water pressure or the fountain in room 311 so that water is consistently provided to fountain. Water fountain is not secure to the wall 311. Reattach. (f) Drinking fountains, if provided, shall comply with the North Carolina Plumbing Code, be separate from handwash lavatories, and kept clean. The pressure shall be regulated so that an individual’s mouth does not come in
contact with the nozzle and so that water does not splash on the floor.
2.0
30.
15A NCAC 18A .2820 STORAGE- Container of ice melt stored in cabinet less than 5 feet in classroom 301. (c) 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.
3.0
31.
15A NCAC 18A .2820- Storage in 301 and shared supplies closet is cluttered and not easily cleanable. Storage units under handsink in 301 are soiled. Remove unnecessary items from classrooms and clean storage areas. (a) In child care centers, adequate space shall be provided for the storage of equipment, furniture, toys, clothes,
linens, backpacks, book bags, diaper bags, beds, cots, mats, and supplies and shall be kept clean. Shelving or other
storage areas shall be provided and constructed in a manner to facilitate cleaning.
2.0
32.
15A NCAC 18A .2821 BEDS, COTS, MATS, AND LINENS-Mats in poor repair in room 311 and 301. (a) In child care centers, all beds, cribs, cots, and mats shall be in good repair.
3.0
47.
15A NCAC 18A .2831 ANIMAL AND VERMIN CONTROL-No vet records for pet guinea pig in room 301. Any animals kept as pets shall be examined by a veterinarian to determine that they are free from vermin, such as mites, lice, fleas, and ticks, and pathogens that could adversely affect human health.
3.0
General Comments
Inspection conducted by Jennifer Brown: 919-868-9249 at Jennifer.Brown@wakegov.com
(.2832) Clean large outdoor plastic ball chute. Outdoor equipment and premises shall be maintained clean.//Sanitizer-50 ppm/Disinfectant: 800 ppm.
(.2424c) Carpet cleaning records for wall-to-wall carpeting in both rooms shall be available within 6 months of permitting.//Unable to measure hot water in laundry machine due to machine design. (.2815e)Shall be capable of reaching 120F at point of use.
Location: 3202 Northampton ST RALEIGH, NC 27609 Facility Type: Child Day Care Inspection Date: 01/14/2019
Score: 27
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Points
8.
15A NCAC 18A .2806 FOOD STORAGE AND PROTECTION- Bulk food containers (goldfish, chips, peanut butter, pretzels)in room 301. Room is not equipped with a food preparation handwashing sink or food prep area. (b) Food items, that are stored in classrooms or other rooms intended for child care use, shall be limited to those food items which are individually packaged unless the classroom is equipped with a food preparation area.
6.0
26.
15A NCAC 18A .2818 LAVATORIES- Chlorine solutions are mixed by pre-K staff. Measured 800 ppm. No test kit for chlorine solutions mixed for permitted classrooms.(c) Lavatories shall be cleaned and disinfected with each change of use, as needed and at least daily. A disinfecting solution shall be used for this purpose. A testing method shall be made available to ensure compliance with the prescribed bleach solution concentration. Provide test strips.
2.0
27.
15A NCAC 18A .2820 STORAGE- Chlorine disinfecting solution measuring 800 ppm labeled "bleach water" (c)These solutions shall be labeled as sanitizing, disinfecting, or detergent (soapy water) solutions. Correct label to read "disinfectant" or similar.
4.0
29.
15A NCAC 18A .2820 STORAGE- Aerosol shaving cream (311), aerosol snow can and aerosol adhesive (301) stored in unlocked cabinets of classrooms.(b) 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. Locked storage rooms and cabinets shall include those which are unlocked with a combination, electronic or magnetic device, key, or equivalent locking device.
6.0
30.
15A NCAC 18A .2820 STORAGE- Hand lotion (311), multiple pump dispensers of hand sanitizers (311 and 301) stored in shelving less than 5 feet in classrooms. (c) 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. These solutions shall be labeled as sanitizing, disinfecting, or detergent (soapy water) solutions. Hand soap other than that which is in bulk containers is not required to be kept out of reach of children or in locked storage.
3.0
32.
15A NCAC 18A .2821 BEDS, COTS, MATS, AND LINENS-Mats in poor repair in room 311. (a) In child care centers, all beds, cribs, cots, and mats shall be in good repair.
3.0
47.
15A NCAC 18A .2831 ANIMAL AND VERMIN CONTROL-No vet records for pet guinea pig in room 301. Any animals kept as pets shall be examined by a veterinarian to determine that they are free from vermin, such as mites, lice, fleas, and ticks, and pathogens that could adversely affect human health.
3.0
General Comments
Provisional status. Reinspection will occur within 7 days.// Inspection conducted by Jennifer Brown: 919-868-9249 at Jennifer.Brown@wakegov.com
(.2424c) Carpet cleaning records for wall-to-wall carpeting in both rooms shall be available within 6 months of permitting.//Unable to measure hot water in laundry machine due to machine design. (.2815e)Shall be capable of reaching 120F at point of use.
