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PERFECT BEGINNINGS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

1500 W 119TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60643 · Daycare Above and Under 2 Years

Inspection summary

PERFECT BEGINNINGS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER has been inspected 17 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since August 11, 2015. The most recent inspection, on August 3, 2026, recorded 2 infractions.

2 of 17 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 2 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Cleaning and sanitizing.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on August 3, 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on January 18, 2023. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • 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 March 12, 2020. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • 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 September 24, 2021. For example: CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

  • 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 June 7, 2016. For example: DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

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.

17 inspections

  1. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • FOUND THE REAR DOOR THAT LEADS TO THE PLAY GROUND WITH A 1/2" GAP UNDERNEATH THE DOOR, MAKING THE DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FOUND THE MOPSINK STORAGE AREA WITH CLUTTER AND UNORGANIZED. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN THE AREA.
  2. License

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED FLOOR VENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS (NOT USED AS A/C ANYMORE) INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING A HARBORING SPACE FOR PEST AND OR INSECTS.
  3. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED SINK FIXTURE LOOSE IN INFANT ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED LOWER WALL OPEN EXPOSING INSIDE OF WALL DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM HANDWASHING SINK IN INFANT ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT ACTIVITY.
  4. License

    4 infractions

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED MISSING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR ALL THREE BASINS OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED SMALL GREASE SPILL BENEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN CORNER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND ARRANGE AREA TO ALLOW FOR FREQUENT CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED BASE COVING MISSING ON EXTERIOR WALL IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BASE COVING FOR ALL WALLS IN AREAS SUBJECT TO SPLASHING AND/OR MOISTURE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD FILTER HEAVILY SOILED WITH CAKED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE FILTER AND MAINTAIN.
  5. Canvass Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF INFANT REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP, CLASSROOM AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  6. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF INFANT REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED NO OUTSIDE COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COMMERCIAL REFUSE DISPOSAL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP, CLASSROOM AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  7. License

    0 infractions

  8. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. FOOD MAY NOT BE STORED IN MECHANICAL ROOMS.
    • 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
      • OBSERVED DISPOSABLE CUPS STORED IN FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES MAY NOT BE STORED IN MECHANICAL ROOMS.
  9. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED BOTTOM AREAS OF CUBBIES AND SHELVING UNITS IN CLASSROOM BY REAR EXIT HAVE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT BOTH HANDWASHING SINKS IN CHILDRENS WASHROOM IN INFANT AREA.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED STORAGE NOT ELEVATED OFF FLOORS IN TEACHERS CLOSET IN INFANT CLASSROOM TO PREVENT ANY PEST HARBORAGE AREA. REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS NOT USING.
  10. License

    1 infraction

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP INSIDE INFANT REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
  11. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  12. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR INSIDE INFANT ROOM CLOSET,10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON RUG IN STORAGE AREA NEAR CLOSET IN INFANT ROOM, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON BOTTOM SHELVES OF CUBBIES ACROSS FROM WASHROOM IN INFANT ROOM, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG WEST WALL BEHIND SHELVING UNITS IN WEST CLASSROOM, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN SOUTHEAST CORNER AND 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN NORTHWEST CORNER OF EAST CLASSROOM, 3 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED INSIDE CABINET UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN WEST CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • OBSERVED FAUCET OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT REACHING ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL LONGER FAUCET TO REACH ALL COMPARTMENTS TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DEAD FLIES ON SHELVING UNITS INSIDE INFANT ROOM, DUST BUILDUP AND DEBRIS ON TOYS, CUBBIES, SHELVING UNITS, AND CABINETS IN CLASSROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT AND CONTACT SURFACES.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN STORAGE AREAS AND CLOSET IN INFANT ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING FANS, VENTILATION HOOD, ATTACHED PIPING IN CLASSROOM AND KITCHEN AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST, DIRT, DEBRIS ON FLOORS, SOILED RUGS AND CARPETING IN CLASSROOM AND OFFICE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
  13. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDSATION. NO CITATION
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • ANY WASHROOM USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DUSTY ATTACHED PIPES IN CEILING OF 2 AND 3 YEAR OLD CLASSROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
  14. License

    1 infraction

    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST ORGANIZE UNUSED CLASSROOM STORAGE , ( IE RUGS, ETC) OFF FLOORS AND WALLS.
  15. Canvass Re-Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA ACROSS FROM WASHROOM.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • REPAIR AND SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN FLOOR IN KITCHEN. CLEAN ALL STAINED RUGS IN CLASSROOM AREAS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • SEAL OPENING IN WALL NEAR RIGHT SINK IN FRONT WASHROOM.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR RIGHT TOILET IN REAR WASHROOM(NOT FLUSHING PROPERLY) AND LEFT SINK IN FRONT WASHROOM(NOT OPERABLE).
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ORGANIZE STORAGE CLOSET IN INFANT ROOM TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
  16. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 22. DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
      • NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA ACROSS FROM WASHROOM.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • REPAIR AND SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN FLOOR IN KITCHEN. CLEAN ALL STAINED RUGS IN CLASSROOM AREAS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • SEAL OPENING IN WALL NEAR RIGHT SINK IN FRONT WASHROOM.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR RIGHT TOILET IN REAR WASHROOM(NOT FLUSHING PROPERLY) AND LEFT SINK IN FRONT WASHROOM(NOT OPERABLE).
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN INFANT ROOM REFRIGERATOR.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ORGANIZE STORAGE CLOSET IN INFANT ROOM TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
  17. License

    3 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOMS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN THE SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A (COLD WATER) KNOB TO THE FAUCET ON THE MOP SINK AND FIX THE SINK SO THAT THE HOT WATER TURNS COMPLETELY OFF.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE THE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE THE STORAGE AREA IN THE INFANT ROOM.

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