Reach For The Stars Childcare Academy INC.
4246-4252 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR, Chicago, IL 60653 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Food establishment (Daycare Above And Under 2 Years)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2216067
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| 2013 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
Inspections
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May 18, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Apr 1, 2025 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT ADJACENT FROM THE PANTRY IN POOR REPAIR NOTED 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN, POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RAW WOOD CADINETS IN THE KITCHEN. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN BETWEEN THE STOVE AND CABINETS TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR SPILLS.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE WALL BASE LOOSE IN THE CLASS ROOM NEXT TO THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WHERE EVER ELSE NEEDED.
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Severity not stated
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Oct 4, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN AND TEACHERS WASHROOM NEEDS CLEANING.
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Severity not stated
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Nov 13, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL ABOVE THE BASEBOARD IN THE BOYS WASHROOM NEAR THE TOILET IN THE 3-5 YEAR OLD CLASSROOM; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE IN WALL.
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Severity not stated
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Nov 18, 2022 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED AN EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE RED CLASSROOM NEAR THE OFFICE AREA LEAKING AT THE BOTTOM; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Severity not stated
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Mar 16, 2021 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE UTILITY SINK IN THE CLOSET INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED NO LIGHT IN THE UTILITY CLOSET IN THE KITCHEN; REPLACE BULB AND OR CORRECT TO PROVIDE LIGHT IN CLOSET.
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Severity not stated
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Oct 28, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
THE WASHBOWL IN THE STAFF'S TOILET ROOM NEEDS TO BE CAULKED AROUND THE TOP AND SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CAULK AROUND THE SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE MIDDLE STAFF TOILET ROOM HAS NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A LID. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MOPS ARE NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NO LIGHT IN THE MOP SINK/UTILITY ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Jun 27, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN FLOOR IN INFANT ROOM OF DEBRIS.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
REMOVE CLUTTER AT REAR IN THE FORM OF PLASTIC BAGS, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER IN DANCE ROOM. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Severity not stated
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Jan 14, 2019 License · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jun 14, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Coving in disrepair in rear area. Must repair and maintain.
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Not serious
Minor
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
Observed toilet room doors not self closing through out facility. Must repair door for self closing. Toilet in breakfast room in disrepair top is missing. Must repair toilet and maintain.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Low water pressure in 3-4 room hand sink and restroom. Must repair and maintain.
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Not serious
Minor
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Feb 3, 2017 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SECURE LOOSE WASHBOWL TO WALL IN STAFF WASHROOMS. SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN KITCHEN.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PROVIDE VENTILATION IN MIDDLE STAFF WASHROOM.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jan 31, 2017 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
OBSERVED NO HOT/TEMPERED WATER(85F) AT MULTIPLE HAND SINKS IN BOTH NORTH STAFF WASHROOM AND CLASSROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT/TEMPERED WATER AT ALL HAND SINKS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SECURE LOOSE WASHBOWL TO WALL IN STAFF WASHROOMS. SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN KITCHEN.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PROVIDE VENTILATION IN MIDDLE STAFF WASHROOM.
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Serious
Critical
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Aug 28, 2013 License · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
REFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED REAR REACH IN COOLER AT 48.9 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR COOLER AND MAINTAIN AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF REAR REACH IN COOLER. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN STORAGE CUBBIES AND KITCHEN CABINETS AS NEEDED.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND STOVE AND IN MOP SINK CLOSET.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER FROM STORAGE CLOSETS AND PROPERLY STORE ALL ITEMS ON SHELVES 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Serious
Critical
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Aug 14, 2013 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Fail.
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.