FIRST STEP LEARNING DAYCARE, INCORPORATED

6401 S ASHLAND AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60636 · Daycare (2 - 6 Years)

14 inspections

1. CanvassMay 8, 2026

   1 infraction

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • Obstructed hand wash sink, observed food handler washing whole oranges in the kitchen's hand wash sink, instructed manager not to use hand sink for other than hands washing, Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).
2. LicenseApr 24, 2025

   2 infractions

   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE IN CATERPILLAR ROOM.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR SUPPLY ROOM AND MOPSINK AREA.
3. CanvassMar 28, 2024

   6 infractions

   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM SHELVING UNITS AND CUBBIES IN CLASS ROOMS.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR AT MOPSINK.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • MUST SEAL HOLE AROUND PIPE IN WALL IN CATERPILLARS ROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALLBASES IN CATERPILLAR,COCOONS,BUTTERFLIES.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS IN COT STORAGE AREA TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BUTTERFLIES ROOM,REAR STORAGE AND MOPSINK CLOSET,KITCHEN.
4. LicenseApr 25, 2023

   2 infractions

   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON THE FLOORS IN THE FRONT PLAY AREA, IN THE KITCHEN ALONG THE WALL BASE AND PREP AREA, AND THE STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED CLUTTER AND ITEMS NOT IN USE IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE OR REMOVE ITEMS NO LONGER IN USE.
5. CanvassJun 7, 2022

   3 infractions

   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN STAFF RESTROOM FOR THE DISPOSAL OF SANITARY PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED ITEMS IN REAR STORAGE SPACE STORED ON FLOOR([AINT CANS, BAGS, BOXES).INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED DEBRIS IN CORNERS BEHIND SHELVING AND TABLES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. OBSERVED LITTER IN LAUNDRY ROOM IN REAR AREA BEHING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
6. License Re-InspectionMay 14, 2021

   1 infraction

   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED LEAKY PIPE UNDER HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR.
7. LicenseMay 6, 2021

   3 infractions

   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • EVIDENCE OF MICE 23 DROPPINGS ON FLOOR INSIDE HOT WATER MOP ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ SANITIZE ALL AREAS. RECOMMENED PEST SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • OBSERVED MISSING, EXISTING BARRIER,( DOOR) INTO FOOD PREPARATION AREA REMOVED. INSTRUCTED TO RE-INSTALL DOOR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-005
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED LEAKY PIPE UNDER HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR.
8. License Re-InspectionMay 6, 2019

   2 infractions

   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED UNFINISHED WOOD ON THE DOORS DIVIDING CLASSROOMS AND BEHIND THE COAT HOOKS. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR SEAL AND MAINTAIN
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED BROWN DUCT TAPE ON THE FLOOR TO PREVENT SEPARATION OF THE FLOOR COVERING IN THE REAR AREA NEXT TO THE KITCHEN AND ADJACENT TO THE REAR EXIT.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
9. LicenseApr 29, 2019

   6 infractions

   • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
     • FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON SITE AT TIME ON INSPECTION. FACILITY SHALL HAVE PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT INVOLVE DISCHARGE OF VOMITUS OR FECAL MATTER ONTO SURFACES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED A GAP APPROXIMATELY 1 1/2 ON THE BOTTOM AND THE LEFT SIDE OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT SEAL TO PREVENT RODENT AND PESTS ACTIVITY.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE CHILDRENS TOILET ROOM AND REAR STORAGE/UTILITY AREA. PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF RODENTS AND OTHER PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a)
   • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
     • OBSERVED CARD BOARD BOXES OUTSIDE THE DUMPSTER ON THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE INSIDE COVERED DUMPSTER AND MAINTAIN
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED BROWN DUCT TAPE ON THE FLOOR TO PREVENT SEPARATION OF THE FLOOR COVERING IN THE REAR AREA NEXT TO THE KITCHEN AND ADJACENT TO THE REAR EXIT.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OBSERVED NEW CONSTRUCTION OF DRYWALL IN THE FRONT WALK IN AND THE SIDE OF THE OFFICE AREA NOT PAINTED OR SEALED. INSTRUCTED TP PROPERLY FINISH AND MAINTAIN
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS SUCH AS UNUSED COTS, MATS, RUGS, PERSONAL ITEMS, ETC THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN
10. CanvassOct 10, 2018

    4 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • 2-102.14(N) OBSERVE NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY WHERE ALL FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE HAVE DOCUMENTATION OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 2-501.11 OBSERVE NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A PROCEDURE AND PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES TO HANDLE SUCH EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • 4-601.11(C) THE INTERIOR OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS HAS RUST AT THE BOTTOM SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • 6-501.18 THE INTERIOR OF THE CHILDREN'S TOILETS WITH STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE TOILETS.
11. LicenseMay 17, 2017

    1 infraction

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN IN THE REAR PREP AREA, INTERIOR OF OVEN AND MICROWAVE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
12. CanvassDec 2, 2016

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE SPILLS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK AND ALONG THE WALL BASE IN THE KITCHEN AND STORAGE ROOM TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NOTED THE WATER PRESSURE IN THE TEACHER'S TOILET ROOM IS LOW. MUST REPAIR/INCREASE AND MAINTAIN.
13. LicenseMay 18, 2015

    2 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING IN THE CATERPILLER ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • OBSERVED NO FOOD (METAL STEM) THERMOMETER AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
14. LicenseMay 28, 2013

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • COUNTER UNDER MICROWAVE OVEN IN KITCHEN NEEDS CLEANING. MUST CLEAN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA AND IN FURNANCE/METER CLOSETS. MUST CLEAN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • REMOVE CLUTTER IN UTILITY AREA, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.