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HEGEWISCH CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

2725 E 130TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60633 · Daycare Above and Under 2 Years

Inspection summary

HEGEWISCH CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER has been inspected 15 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since July 30, 2014. The most recent inspection, on April 17, 2026, recorded 4 infractions.

2 of 15 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 4 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Protecting food from contamination.

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.

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on April 17, 2026. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • 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 once on July 31, 2019. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food and supplies are stored and handled: kept covered, off the floor, and away from anything that could contaminate them. Where food is served, raw meat must be kept away from ready-to-eat food, a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded once on July 31, 2019. For example: CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be clean and in good repair, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate health risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 21 times across 12 separate inspections, most recently on April 17, 2026. For example: PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be made of cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked surface or worn part. They are generally lower risk but show how well the place is maintained.

    Recorded 12 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on July 28, 2022. For example: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

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.

15 inspections

  1. License

    4 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOORS IN THE KITCHEN AND LEADING TO THE PLAYGROUND WITH A 1/4" GAP, MAKING DOORS NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOORS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE RIGHT FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE LAUNDRY AND STORAGE ROOM WITH DIRT/DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED THE KITCHEN WITH INADEQUATE LIGHTING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE BLOWN BULBS IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
  2. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVDIE.
  3. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. License

    3 infractions

    • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
      • OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • OBSERVED NO VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.
  5. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED GAPS ALONG BOTTOM OF KITCHEN,REAR AND LAUNDRY DOORS MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCETS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL PANEL IN HALLWAY OF KITCHEN,STAINED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN,HOLE IN WALL IN LIBRARY AREA OF BRIGHT STARS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALL ABOVE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND NEAR PIPES NEXT TO PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN MAINTENANCE CLOSET,STORAGE CLOSET AND HOT WATER TANK AREA.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN HOT WATER TANK AREA.
  6. License

    3 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA AND IN STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • NOTED FOOD DEBRIS/CRUMBS AND CRAFT DEBRIS ON FLOOR AND ALONG PERIMETER WALLS OF ENTIRE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DEBRIS.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • NOTED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN KITCHEN/ FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE BRIGHTER BULBS/ GREATER INTENSITY AND MAINTAIN.
  7. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED ONE OF THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH THE PROTECTIVE LINING STILL IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR WALK IN COOLER THAT IS BEING USED FOR STORAGE AND IN CLOSET IN HALL THAT LEADS TO CHILDRENS REST ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS FROM THE FLOOR AND ELEVATE ITEMS STORED AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR TO MAKE EASE OF CLEANING AND MAINTAINING AREAS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED THE WALLS IN FOOD SERVICE AREA BY SERVICE TABLE WITH SOME FORM OF DRIED SPLATTER AND DUST BUILD UP NEAR COOLING UNIT THAT IS NOT WORKING(BEING REMOVED) INSTRUCTED TO CLEAND AND MAINTAIN AREA.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST UNDER THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  8. License

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FLOOR NEED CLEANING BEHIND THE REACH IN COOLER TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND DUST.
  9. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • 3-305.11 OBSERVED BOXES OF SINGLE USE UTENSILS BEING STORED BY A WASTE WATER PIPE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE ANY ITEMS BY WASTE WATER PIPES.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-201.13 OBSERVED COVING DEATTACHED FROM THE WALL LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AROUND THE GREASE TRAP, UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL COVING TIGHT FITTING.
  10. Canvass

    0 infractions

  11. License

    2 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED A LOOSE WALL PANEL IN THE BUSY BEE ROOM LEAVING AN OPENING IN THE WALL; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO SEAL OPENING IN WALL.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND LOW RUNNING WATER PRESSURE AT THE LEFT SINK IN THE CHILDRENS WASHROOM; INCREASE WATER PRESSURE AT THE LEFT SINK. THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE CHILDRENS WASHROOM ON THE CEILING IS NOT WORKING; REPAIR FAN.
  12. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOOR NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS IN JANITOR CLOSET AND AROUND DRYER IN LAUNDRY ROOM.MUST CLEAN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • DOOR ATTACHMENT,( SWEEP)IN POOR REPAIR ON DOORS LEADING TO PLAY GROUNDS.MUST REPLACE.
  13. License

    2 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • NOTED MISSING END CAPS ON THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • NOTED THE TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING IN THE KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE .
  14. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE CLOSET,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • MUST PROVIDE A SPRING ON THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM DOOR FOR SELF-CLOSING
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE STORAGE ROOM IN REAR OF PREMISES,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
  15. License

    5 infractions

    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • ALL SINGLE-SERVICE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED UP(INVERTED) OR OUT IN CONTAINERS.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • PAINT EXTERIOR OF CABINET UNDERNEATH SINKS IN NURSERY AREA.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN DIRT AND DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN LAUNDRY ROOM AND UNDERNEATH SINK IN CHILDREN'S WASHROOM.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN WASHROOMS. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT CEILING IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM INSIDE KITCHEN AREA.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST ELIMINATE ALL CLUTTER IN ALL STORAGE ROOMS AND CAGES. ALL ARTICLES MUST BE STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOORS, MAKING AREAS ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND SERVICING BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY.

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