Child Care Center Plan Review

CHILD CARE CENTER PLAN REVIEW

Anson County Environmental Health is required to conduct plan review of new child care centers and modifications or renovations to existing child care centers in accordance with The North Carolina Rules Governing the Sanitation of Child Care Centers, 15A NCAC 18A.2800.

Prior to plan review being conducted, the following items must be submitted to the Anson County Environmental Health office:

1. A completed copy of the Anson County Environmental Health Child Care Center Plan Review Application is required.
2. Plans, drawn to scale, must be submitted. Kitchen specifications, plumbing, lighting, room lay-out and playground specifications must also be included.
3. A copy of the food service/snack menu is required.
4. Additional information may be necessary depending on the situation or operation.

*Remember, plan review is also required for renovations or modifications to existing centers. Plan review is NOT conducted for Family Child Care Homes.

Once plans have been approved by Anson County Environmental Health, approval is forwarded to the associated agency (for example: Anson County Building Inspections Office, Town of Wadesboro, etc.).

Prior to starting construction or remodeling any child care center, plans drawn to scale, an approved floor plan from the licensing agent, a menu, and specification sheets must be submitted to this office.

Some clarifications to help you with the plan review process are:

What temperature does the water need to be?

Hot water used for cleaning and sanitizing food utensils and laundry shall be at least 120oF at point of use.

Hot water in any area accessible to children shall be between 80oF and 110oF.

What about lighting?

All lighting surfaces in kitchens, diapering changing areas and children’s work areas must be at least 50 foot candles and shielded or shatterproof.

All other areas must be at least 10 foot candles of light and shielded or shatterproof if in an area used by children.

What are some of the specifications for kitchen equipment and food preparation areas?

Each center must have at least a 2-compartment sink, drain boards or countertop space of adequate size.

Adequate refrigeration and cooking equipment.

Domestic or commercial equipment may be used.

Centers using multi-serving articles shall provide a dishwasher. Instead of a dishwasher and a 2-compartment sink, a 3-compartment sink of sufficient size and depth may be used.

Separate lavatory for hand washing is required in all food prep areas.

A commercial hood shall be installed when frying is used for food preparation.

If baby food is prepared in a class room, a food preparation area shall be provided.

What is in the three spray bottles?

1.  Detergent solution (for diapering area).

2.  50-200 ppm chlorine sanitizer with test strips.

3.  500-800 ppm chlorine disinfectant with test strips.

OR

Approved EPA registered disinfectant or germicide.

BRIEF REVIEW FOR KITCHENS IN CHILD CARE CENTERS

Licensed for or serving food to less than 30 children:

·  Domestic kitchen equipment may be used

·  Maintain two compartment sink with drain boards or adequate countertop space on each end

·  Dishwasher needed for multi-use articles

·  Three compartment sink acceptable in lieu of dishwasher

·  Separate sink for hand washing in food prep area

·  Commercial hood required when frying

Licensed for or serving food to 30 or more children:

·  Approved food service equipment

·  Three compartment sink and adequate drain boards or adequate countertop space on each end when meals are prepared and multi-use articles used

·  Two compartment sink and adequate drain boards or countertop space on each end when meals are prepared and single service articles used or when no meals are prepared and single service articles used

·  Separate sink for hand washing in food prep and food service areas

·  Commercial hood used when frying

Infant/Toddler Food Preparation Area:

·  Domestic food service equipment can be used

·  Separate hand sink for food preparation (other than diaper changing station)

ANSON COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH CHILD DAY CARE

PLAN REVIEW APPLICATION

Name of Facility: ______

Physical Address: ______

Phone: ______

Owner: ______

Owner’s Address: ______

Phone: ______

Contact Person: ______

Contact’s Mailing Address: ______

Phone: ______

Contact’s E-mail Address: ______

Contact’s Relation to Owner: ______

FACILITY INFORMATION TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT:

Type of Construction: ____New Construction ____Remodel ____Addition

If existing, year built: ______

Are floor plans approved by licensing agent (signature or initials on plans): _____ Yes

_____ No

Name of State Licensing Agent: ______

Hours of Operation: ______

Proposed Number of Children: ______

Age Group of Children: ______

Type of Water Supply: ____Municipal ____Well

Type of Sewage Disposal: ____Municipal ____Septic System

ANSON COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH CHILD DAY CARE

PLAN REVIEW APPLICATION

FOOD SERVICE (Attach Menu)

Check or answer all that apply:

Meal Preparation: ____On-Site Kitchen ____Catered Meals

Location of Dining Area: ____Family Style – in Classroom ____Designated Dining Area

____Other______

Meals/Snacks Provided: ____Breakfast ____Lunch ____Dinner

____Morning Snack ____Afternoon Snack ____Evening Snack

Type of utensils used during service: ____Re-usable ____Disposable

Type of Lock used on kitchen door: ______

Location of infant/toddler food service area: ______

Method used to warm bottles: ______

(Microwaves not allowed for warming bottles)

DIAPERING

Designated area(s) used exclusively for diapering: ____Yes ____No

Handwash lavatory in diapering area: ____Yes ____No

Location of soapy water and sanitizer: ______

Location of disinfecting solutions: ______

(1 – ¼ cup (2 fluid oz.) bleach mixed in 1 gal. of water – mixed daily)

Test strips available for sanitizer and disinfecting solution: ____Yes ____No

CUBBIES

Arrangement of cubbies: ______

Distance between coat hooks: ____12” ____+12”

Beds, Cribs, Cots, Mats and Linens

Distance between cribs: ____18” ____Using Crib Dividers

Location of: Cot/Mat Storage: ______

Linen Storage: ______

Designated sick area with cot/mat & vomitus receptacle: ______

______

ANSON COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH CHILD DAY CARE

PLAN REVIEW APPLICATION

CLEANING/SANITIZING

Method of washing and sanitizing toys in infant and toddler rooms (hard plastic toys must be washed in dishwasher): ______

______

______

Type of sanitizer and test strips used in facility: ______

Location of can wash facility: ______

(Minimum temperature 80oF)

HAND WASH LAVATORIES

Locations: ____Toilet Rooms ____Diaper Changing Station ____Food Service Areas

Types of faucets used: ______

LOCKED ITEMS

Locations of: Medicines: ______

Cleaning Supplies: ______

Personal Belongings: ______

Aerosols: ______

All other toxic products: ______

WATER HEATING EQUIPMENT

Storage Tank Size: ______Gallons per hour recovery rate: ______

LIGHTING

Shatterproof or shielded bulbs: ____Yes ____No

50 foot candles at all work areas: ____Yes ____No

10 foot candles at all other areas: ____Yes ____No

ANSON COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH CHILD DAY CARE

PLAN REVIEW APPLICATION

FINISHES

Finishes/construction material in/on:

Diapering changing counters: ______

Food service counter in infant room: ______

Floors around diapering and food service counters in infant and toddler rooms:

______

______

Backsplash of diapering and food service counters in infant and toddler rooms:

______

______

Cabinetry in Classrooms:

______

______

Kitchen floors, walls and ceilings:

______

______

______

OUTSIDE PREMISES

Description of Playground area:

______

HOT WATER CALCULATION WORKSHEET

Facility Name: ______

Contact: ______Phone No.: ______

Address: ______City: ______

DESCRIPTION / QUANTITY / SIZE
(e.g., 14x16x8) / GALLON PER HOUR
(GPH)
(Table 2, sink
volumes)
Domestic
Two-comp sink / x x
Commercial
Two-comp sink / x x
Commercial
Three-comp sink / x x
Handwash or
Lavatory sink / x 2.5 gallons=
Food Prep sink
Kitchen or infant/toddler / x 10 gallons=
Pre-rinse
Commercial dishwasher / x 45 gallons=
Can wash / x 10 gallons=
Domestic
Dish Machine / (GPH as per manufacturer)
x GPH=
Commercial
Dish Machine / (GPH as per manufacturer)
x GPH=
Washing
Machine / (GPH as per manufacturer)
x GPH=
Laundry
Tub / (Use 30 GPH as standard)
x x
Other
Equipment / x Gal per/hr=
Total Gallons / Per hr @
140oF or
130oF / Required
(Sum of 4th column) / ______

Commercial units are designated as NSF, UL or other like third-party certifiers for equipment manufacturers.

If two hot water heating units are being used, two separate worksheets should be filled out to determine the total gallons per hour (GPH) required.

WATER HEATER SIZING GUIDE WHEN DOMESTIC

EQUIPMENT IS USED IN THE KITCHEN

WATER HEATER
SIZING GUIDE
WHEN DOMESTIC
EQUIPMENT IS USED
IN THE KITCHEN / TYPE OF HOT
WATER HEATER / MINIMUM
STORAGE
CAPACITY IN
GALLONS
Child Care Centers
located in a residence
with less than 13
children / Domestic
4.5 Kw electric
35,000 btu gas / 40 gallon
30 gallon
Child Care Centers
licensed with 13 to 29
kids / Domestic
4.5 Kw electric
45,000 btu gas / 50 gallon
40 gallon
Child Care Centers
licensed with 30 to 120
kids / Domestic
4.5 Kw electric
55,000 btu gas / 80 gallon
50 to 75 gallons

For water heater use in centers where multi-use articles are used the center is equipped with a dish machine and washing machine, the size of the water should be based on the total gallon per hour (GPH) rating for the number of fixtures requiring hot water. The following worksheet and table may be used as a guide.

Diapering Procedure

1.  Gather supplies before placing child on diapering surface.

2.  Put on disposable gloves, if needed.

3.  Use disposable towelette or moistened paper towel to clean child, wiping front to back.

4.  Dispose of gloves (if used), soiled towelettes and diaper in a plastic-lined, covered receptacle.

5.  Wipe hands with a disposable towelette or moistened paper towel.

6.  Slide clean diaper under child, apply diapering products (if needed) using a facial or toilet tissue and then discard the tissue in a plastic-lined, covered receptacle.

7.  Fasten the diaper and place the clothing on the child.

8.  Wash the child’s hands in accordance with Rule .2803, or, if the child is unable to support his or her head, clean the child’s hands with a disposable towelette or moistened paper towel, then drying the child’s hands and returning the child to a supervised area.

9.  Spray entire diapering surface with detergent solution and wipe clean, using disposable paper towels.

10.  Spray the entire diapering surface with an approved disinfecting solution and allowing it to remain on the surface for 2 minutes or as specified by the manufacturer, or air dry; and

11.  Wash hands in accordance with Rule .2803 even if disposable gloves are used by caregiver.