Early Start Daycare Center

Year by year

Inspections

1. Jun 23, 2025 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE CLOSER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

2. Mar 18, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

3. Mar 5, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK IN PLACE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SINK UNDER CITYS PRESSURE WITH HOT RUNNING WATER @ AT LEAST 100F, SOAP AND PAPERTOWEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (c). NO CITATION ISSUED.

4. Nov 8, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     4-501.114 (A, B, C, D, E, F: 1 & 2) CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE WITH HEALTH CODES. OBSERVED WAREWASHING MACHINE LOCATED INSIDE KITCHEN UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROOF THAT RESIDENTIAL DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN PREP AREA IS PROPERLY WASH, RINSING AND SANITIZING UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMERCIAL DISHMACHINE THAT PROPERLY SANITIZES UTENSILS TO CODE REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     5-205.15 OBSERVED 1 OF 2 WASHBOWLS LOCATED IN THE GIRLS' TOILET ROOM IN GRACE'S CLASSROOM IN DISREPAIR AND TAPED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-201.11 OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE CENTER IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THE OMEGA CLASSROOM, HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF THE SCIENCE ROOM, AND THE FAITH CLASSROOM NEXT TO THE LIBRARY IN THE REAR FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

5. Nov 4, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED TOILET ROOM WASHBOWL LOCATED INSIDE IN-USE TODDLER CLASSROOM FOR EMPLOYEES WITHOUT HOT WATER DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED WATER TEMPERATURE @ 64F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT RUNNING WATER AT LEAST 100F AT ALL TIMES REQUIRED BY CODE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED WAREWASHING MACHINE LOCATED INSIDE KITCHEN NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF FINAL RINSE AT 85F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISHMACHINE THAT PROPERLY SANITIZES UTENSILS TO CODE REQUIREMENTS OF 180F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

     OBSERVED BOWLS AND PLATES STORED IMPROPERLY IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED 1 OF 2 WASHBOWLS LOCATED IN THE GIRLS' TOILET ROOM IN GRACE'S CLASSROOM IN DISREPAIR AND TAPED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE CENTER IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THE OMEGA CLASSROOM, HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF THE SCIENCE ROOM, AND THE FAITH CLASSROOM NEXT TO THE LIBRARY IN THE REAR FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

6. Aug 31, 2023 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE SCIENCE LAB. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEAD TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

7. Aug 28, 2023 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT EMPLOYEE 2ND BATHROOM HANDWASHING SINK AND THE BOYS BATHROOM. TEMPERATURE OF WATER WAS 74.5F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     OBSERVED CERERAL OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE SCIENCE LAB. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEAD TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

8. Apr 22, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED RAW WOOD DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR STAIN TO MAKE EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (AFTER FIRE INSPECTOR RETURNS TO APPROVE FIRE DOORS)

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON STAFF TOILET ROOM DOOR JUST OUTSIDE OF THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED BLUE TAPE ATTACHED TO TO FLOOR HOLDING DOWN CARPET IN THE INFANT/TODDLER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AS TO MAKE EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.

9. Jul 14, 2021 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES THROUHGOUT FACILITY SUCH AS FRONT ENTRANCE AND ORANGE ROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

10. Jul 6, 2021 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      SEE #2

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED COPY OF CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      NO PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA KIT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ITEMS SUCH AS DISPOSABLE MOP, DISINFECTANT (KILLS NOROVIRUS), MASKS, GLOVES, DISPOSABLE APRON. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO FOOD THERMOMETER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER THAT MEASURES HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR LOG BOOK.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED TORN DOOR SWEEP ON REAR EXIT DOOR WITH 1/4" GAP UNDERNEATH. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED NO TEMPERATURE MEASURING STRIPS FOR DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STRIPS OR DISH PUCK THAT MEASURES INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED NO DUMSPTERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT DISPOSAL COMPANY TO SET UP CONTRACT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(b). NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES THROUHGOUT FACILITY SUCH AS FRONT ENTRANCE AND ORANGE ROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.