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SMALL WORLD DAYCARE CENTER II

3573-3583 S ARCHER AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609 · Children's Services Facility

Inspection summary

SMALL WORLD DAYCARE CENTER II has been inspected 11 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since December 10, 2019. The most recent inspection, on May 20, 2026, recorded 2 infractions.

2 of 11 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 4 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests, Food temperature control and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

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 your health. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • 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 3 separate inspections, most recently on October 16, 2025. 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 4 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on June 4, 2024. For example: PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are one of the main ways germs spread, from person to person and onto food and surfaces. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing their hands when required, and sick staff being kept away from work where it matters. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 4 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on April 25, 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 3 separate inspections, most recently on June 4, 2024. For example: WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food and other products must come from approved sources, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when spoiled, expired or damaged. Labelling also matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded once on June 4, 2024. For example: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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. License

    2 infractions

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • Food placed too close to hand wash sink, instructed to install a splash guard.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • Not working mechanical vent in employees restroom, instructed to repair and maintain.
  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • 5-501.115 OBSERVED OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE SPACE WITH TRASH AND FOOD DEBRIS ON GROUND IN SAID ENCLOSURE. INSRUCTED TO REMOVE IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST MAINTAIN REFUSE AREA.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-201.13 OBSERVED GREY WALLBASE DETACHED IN SOME CLASSROOMS AS WELL AS MENDED WITH CLEAR TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.
  3. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED 35 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISE, BEHIND WOODEN CLASSROOM FURNTITURE IN CLASSROOMS LOCATED ON NORTH WALL AS WELL ALONG PREMIETERS OF WINDOW OF FACILITY, REAR STORAGE CLOSET ON SHELVING UNITS AND SCATTERED ON FLOORS AND SURROUNDING STICKY TRAPS, IN CHILDRENS TOILET ROOM ON FLOOR BY TOILET BOWLS. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION, REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITZE. MUST ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE SPACE WITH TRASH AND FOOD DEBRIS ON GROUND IN SAID ENCLOSURE. INSRUCTED TO REMOVE IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST MAINTAIN REFUSE AREA.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED GREY WALLBASE DETACHED IN SOME CLASSROOMS AS WELL AS MENDED WITH CLEAR TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.
  4. License

    0 infractions

  5. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. License

    9 infractions

    • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE KITCHEN REFRIGERATOR TO BE IMPROPER: MILK FROM 47.0 F TO 52.0 F AND EGGS AT 48.0 F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF EIGHT GALLONS OF MILK WORTH $60.00 WORTH AND 12 EGGS WORTH $5.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
      • NOTED TEMPERATURE OF TWO KITCHEN REFRIGERATORS TO BE IMPROPER AT 52.0 F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PERSON IN CHARGE SERVICED REFRIGERATOR UNITS DURING INSPECTION. REFRIGERATOR UNITS WERE OBSERVED AT 37.0 F TO 41.0 F AFTER INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. "
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (RICE). THE INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE OF ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE CONTENTS' NAMES.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED ALIVE COCKROACH ON THE KITCHEN FLOOR.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A)
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25-30 DEAD SMALL INSECTS ALONG THE WINDOWS DURING INSPECTION IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS. RECOMMEND CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED. COMBINED WITH ABOVE PEST ACTIVITY VIOLATION.
    • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
      • OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON THE PREP SURFACE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN SHINY STAR ROOM. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED LOSEN VENTILATION COVER ON CEILING IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED FOOD MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO THAT IT IS SEALED, SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN ALL PREP AREAS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE CEILING IN THE UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
  7. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • MISSING HANDWASHING SIGN IN CATIPILLAR ROOM HAND SINK. MANAGER INSTALLED SIGN DURING INSPECTION.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED ONE TOILET IN THE BUTTERFLY CLASSROOM RESTROOM IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
  8. License

    2 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED ITEMS ON THE FLOOR IN MOP SINK CLOSET IN THE GALAXY CLASSROOM STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS ATLEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE GROUND.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED PIPE UNDER THE SMALLER HANDSINK LOCATED IN CATIPILLAR ROOM LEAKING AT THE VALVE. TWO SINKS OBSERVED IN CLASSROOM, THE HANDWASHING SINK WAS WORKING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING VALVE AT SAID SINK.
  9. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WET WOOD UNDERNEATH 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL BASES IN KITCHEN, IN SHINING STAR,CATERPILLARS,DAMAGED FLOOR NEAR DOOR IN LITTLE GRASSHOPPERS.STAINED CEILING TILES IN BUTTERFLIES.MUST SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPE UNDERNEATH HAND SINK IN CATERPILLARS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN GALAXY ROOM & BUTTERFLIES.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN MOPSINK CLOSET,GALAXY STORAGE CLOSET.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN MOPSINK CLOSET.
  10. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • OBSERVED LARGE POTS UNABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE 2 POTS AND PROVIDE SMALLER POTS THAT CAN ALLOW FOR PROPER WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZING.
  11. License

    11 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • NO CLEAN UP KIT OR PROCEDURE FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • NO HAND ASHING CLEANSER AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE CLASSROOMS, TOILET ROOM AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(c)
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • NO DRYING PROVISIONS AT THE CLASSROOM, TOILET ROOM AND PREP HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
    • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
      • NO COOLING, HEATING OR HOLDING EQUIPMENT ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • NO TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH AN APPROXIMATE 2 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT SEAL TO PREVENT RODENTS AND PESTS AND MAINTAIN
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • NO SANITIZING SOLUTIONS TESTING DEVICES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • NO COMMERCIAL RECEPTACLE OR CONTRACT ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(b)
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL IN THE UTILITY SINK ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

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