BUSY BEES CHILD DEVELOPEMENT CENTER

3149-3155 S SHIELDS AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60616 · Daycare Above and Under 2 Years

17 inspections

1. LicenseApr 13, 2026

   2 infractions

   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED THE SIDE EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM LEFT CORNER AND BOTTOM RIGHT SIDE; INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT SO THAT DOOR IS COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR AND PIPES BEHIND THE STOVE IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.
2. Canvass Re-InspectionJun 5, 2025

   0 infractions

3. CanvassMay 29, 2025

   3 infractions

   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE LAUNDRY/FURNACE ROOM AND FRONT STORAGE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADVISED MANAGER TO REQUEST ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR IN LAUNDRY/FURNACE ROOM AND FRONT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
4. LicenseJan 24, 2024

   6 infractions

   • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
     • OBSERVED A WIPING CLOTH AIR DRYING ON THE SPLASHGUARD IN THE FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
     • OBSERVED THE SERVING UTENSILS (SPOONS) NOT INVERTED ON THE FOOD PREP TABLE IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT SERVING UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN.
   • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
     • OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING ONE SINK STOPPER FOR THE THREE COMPARMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED SLIGHT DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN THE FURNACE/MOP SINK CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • 6-501.12: OBSERVED DEBRIS IN CORNERS OF CLASSROOMS AND BEHIND SHELVING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED ONE BLOWN OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE STORAGE CLOSET NEXT TO THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM ON THE MAIN LEVEL. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
5. Canvass Re-InspectionNov 21, 2023

   1 infraction

   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED DEBRIS IN CORNERS OF CLASSROOMS AND BEHIND SHELVING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
6. CanvassNov 14, 2023

   3 infractions

   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN FACILITY IN THE FOLLWOWING AREAS; IN KITCHEN PREP AREA CORNERS, BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE NEAR KETCHUP, NEAR CLEANERS UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, IN CORNERS OF CLASSROOMS BEHIND DOORS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED DEBRIS IN CORNERS OF CLASSROOMS AND BEHIND SHELVING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
7. CanvassNov 15, 2022

   2 infractions

   • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
     • SPONGES MUST BE REPLACED FREQUENTLY. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD OLD SPONGE AT THIS TIME
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
8. LicenseNov 23, 2021

   0 infractions

9. CanvassNov 17, 2020

   3 infractions

   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING. MAINTAIN SAME.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • THE FLOORS UNDER THE STOVE, REFRIGERATORS, IN THE CORNERS AND IN THE UTILITY CLOSETS ON THE 1ST/2ND FL WITH DIRT, FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT. -WALLS BEHIND THE STOVE WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • THE CLOSET AND HALLWAY ON THE 1ST FL WITH CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE THE AREAS. MAINTAIN CLUTTER FREE AREAS.
10. CanvassNov 14, 2019

    2 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED ADDITIONAL ITEMS NEEDED FOR THE VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT. MUST OBTAIN A DISINFECTANT THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE WASHROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR AND IN HALL AREA BETWEEN CLASSROOMS ON THE FIRST FLOOR; REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED.
11. CanvassOct 22, 2018

    4 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • 2-201.11 NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 2-501.11 NO CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
      • SPONGES MAY NO LONGER BE USED IN THE PREP AREA. MUST DISCONTINUE USE OF SPONGES.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FLOORS IN STORAGE AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
12. LicenseDec 11, 2017

    3 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOORS IN CLASSROOMS ALONG WALLBASE AT CORNERS AND AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT OF DUST AND DEBRIS BUILD-UP.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • GREASE STAIN/BUILD -UP ON WALL ABOVE WOK STATION. MUST REMOVE.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • REMOVE CLUTTER IN UTILITY CLOSET TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
13. CanvassSep 22, 2017

    3 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOORS IN CLASSROOMS ALONG WALLBASE AT CORNERS AND AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT OF DUST AND DEBRIS BUILD-UP
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • GREASE STAIN/BUILD -UP ON WALL ABOVE WOK STATION. MUS REMOVE.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • REMOVE CLUTTER IN UTILITY CLOSET TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
14. CanvassSep 14, 2016

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • SOME DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN BEHIND THE DEEP FREEZER AND PREP TABLE; CLEAN FLOOR.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • SOME STAINS ON THE WALL BEHIND THE STOVE IN THE KITCHEN; CLEAN WALL TO REMOVE STAINS. LIGHT DUST OBSERVED ON THE CEILING VENT IN THE WASHROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR; CLEAN VENT TO REMOVE DUST.
15. LicenseDec 8, 2015

    1 infraction

    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • SOILED TOWELS AND GLOVES LEFT ON HAND SINK BOWL TO DRY. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP HAND SINK FREE FROM ANY ARTICLES.
16. License Re-InspectionDec 17, 2013

    0 infractions

17. LicenseDec 13, 2013

    4 infractions

    • 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
      • EMPLOYEE BATHROOM WITH NO HOT WATER TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT BY TUESDAY 12-17-13. BATHROOMS MUST HAVE BOTH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED. NO HOT WATER IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM
    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. CONTAINER OPEN WITH OVERFLOWING GARBAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE AREA AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • HOOD VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.