EARLY START DAYCARE CENTER

342 S LARAMIE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60644 · Children's Services Facility

12 inspections

1. LicenseJun 23, 2025

   1 infraction

   • 55. 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. LicenseJun 20, 2025

   0 infractions

3. Canvass Re-InspectionMar 18, 2025

   0 infractions

4. CanvassMar 5, 2025

   1 infraction

   • 10. 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.
5. Canvass Re-InspectionNov 8, 2024

   3 infractions

   • 16. 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.
   • 51. 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
   • 55. 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.
6. CanvassNov 4, 2024

   5 infractions

   • 10. 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.
   • 16. 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.
   • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
     • OBSERVED BOWLS AND PLATES STORED IMPROPERLY IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
   • 51. 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.
   • 55. 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.
7. License Re-InspectionAug 31, 2023

   2 infractions

   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE SCIENCE LAB. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEAD TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
8. LicenseAug 28, 2023

   4 infractions

   • 10. 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)
   • 37. 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.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE SCIENCE LAB. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEAD TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
9. CanvassApr 22, 2022

   3 infractions

   • 47. 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)
   • 53. 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.
   • 55. 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.
10. Non-InspectionMar 30, 2022

    0 infractions

11. License Re-InspectionJul 14, 2021

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES THROUHGOUT FACILITY SUCH AS FRONT ENTRANCE AND ORANGE ROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
12. LicenseJul 6, 2021

    10 infractions

    • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
      • SEE #2
    • 2. 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.
    • 5. 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.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 36. 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.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR LOG BOOK.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED TORN DOOR SWEEP ON REAR EXIT DOOR WITH 1/4" GAP UNDERNEATH. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 48. 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.
    • 54. 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.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES THROUHGOUT FACILITY SUCH AS FRONT ENTRANCE AND ORANGE ROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.