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BUTLER CHILDREN'S PREPARATORY

17 E PEARSON ST, CHICAGO, IL 60611 · Daycare (2 - 6 Years)

Inspection summary

BUTLER CHILDREN'S PREPARATORY has been inspected 11 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since September 6, 2016. The most recent inspection, on December 9, 2025, found no infractions.

6 of 11 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 0 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Chemicals and toxic substances.

The last 2 inspections in a row found no infractions. The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their findings differently, so we group them by what they mean for the people in care. Higher-risk findings are the ones that could directly make someone sick, and they matter more here because young children, older adults and people who are unwell are more vulnerable to infection.

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Surfaces, dishes and tools that touch food or people must be cleaned and then sanitized or disinfected. Inspectors check sanitizer strength, dishwasher temperatures and how cleaning is done. Poor sanitizing lets germs survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 30, 2024. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hand hygiene is the most important way to stop germs spreading between children, residents and staff. Inspectors check that sinks are stocked and easy to reach, that staff wash their hands when required (for example after diapering or before handling food), and that sick staff stay away from work.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 30, 2024. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • Chemicals and toxic substancesHigher risk

    Cleaning products, disinfectants and pesticides must be labelled and stored safely, away from food and from surfaces people touch. Inspectors flag chemicals that could contaminate food or harm people, as well as pest treatments applied without proper supervision.

    Recorded once on May 30, 2024. For example: TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food, supplies and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded once on July 3, 2023. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Inspectors check that anything that has to be kept at a set temperature, such as chilled or hot food, or equipment like sterilizers, stays in its safe range and that accurate thermometers are on hand. With food, temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning.

    Recorded once on September 14, 2018. For example: FOOD RECEIVED AT PROPER TEMPERATURE

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

11 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. License

    0 infractions

  3. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY NOT REACH MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100.0F: BASEMENT CHILDREN'S HANDWASHING SINK AT 69.1F, 1ST FLOOR PLAY AREA/RESTROOM HANDSINK AT 91.0F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE HANDWASHING SINKS AND PLUMBING TO REACH MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100.0F FOR HANDWASHING. PERSON-IN-CHARGE ADJUSTED BOTH HANDWASHING SINKS TO REACH AT LEAST 100.0F ON-SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
    • 28. TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
      • OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PERSONAL CARE ITEMS STORED OVER DRY FOOD IN THE KITCHEN AREA CUPBOARD (ABOVE COFFEE MACHINE). INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE EMPLOYEE PERSONAL CARE ITEMS IN DESIGNATED AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD OR EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED WOODEN BLOCKS USED TO SUPPORT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK CUPBOARDS IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WOODEN BLOCKS AND REPLACE WITH FIXTURE THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF MINIATURE OVEN IN THE KITCHEN AREA TO BE SOILED WITH BAKED-ON GREASE AND OTHER SOILS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF BAKED-ON GREASE AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AREA TO BE SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER SOILS: INTERIOR CAVITY OF MICROWAVE, INTERIOR CAVITY OF CUPBOARD BENEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DRYING MOP STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR IN THE CLOSET NEAR UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE DRYING MOPS SUCH THAT THEY DO NOT CONTAMINATE WALLS OR FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
  4. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE SERVING YOGURT, MILK, MOSTACCIOLA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 LARGE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR INSIDE DRAWERS UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SCATTERED AND INSIDE UTILITY CLOSET ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH WATERHEATER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 12 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES FLYING INSIDE OF MOP SINK, STANDING ON WALLS IN PREP AREAS AND HOT BOX, AND FLYING THROUGHOUT CHILDRENS PLAY SPACE. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROFESSIONAL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE, MUST ELIMINATE EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED MICROWAVE IN PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERNAL SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER ON FLOORS INSIDE OF STORAGE AREA AND LAUNDRY ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED LARGE HOLES IN WALL INSIDE OF UTILITY CLOSET INSIDE PREP AREA. INSRUCTED TO ENCLOSE IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
  6. License

    0 infractions

  7. License

    0 infractions

  8. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE 1st FL EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM'S EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -
  9. License

    6 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • 2-102.14 (A) (A)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 2-501.11- FOUND NO PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 12. FOOD RECEIVED AT PROPER TEMPERATURE
    • 52. SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
    • 62. COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE
  10. Canvass

    0 infractions

  11. License

    1 infraction

    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSING LATCH FOR THE BATHROOM DOOR ON THE LOWER LEVEL AND MAIN LEVEL BATHROOMS.

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