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UCHICAGO CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER STONY ISLAND

5824 S STONY ISLAND AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60637 · Daycare Above and Under 2 Years

Inspection summary

UCHICAGO CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER STONY ISLAND has been inspected 14 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since August 8, 2013. The most recent inspection, on June 24, 2026, found no infractions.

6 of 14 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 0 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Food temperature control.

The last 2 inspections in a row found no infractions. 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.

  • 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 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on July 1, 2024. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • 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 November 16, 2023. For example: PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 13, 2018. For example: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

  • 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 10 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on July 26, 2016. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

  • 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 9 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on July 8, 2020. For example: PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

14 inspections

  1. License

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    0 infractions

  3. License

    1 infraction

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE TWO DOOR FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE SPILLAGE FROM ICE CREAM. CORRECTED ON SITE.
  4. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
      • FOOD HANDLER IN NEED OF PROPER HAIR AND BEARD RESTRAINTS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
  5. License

    0 infractions

  6. Canvass

    0 infractions

  7. License

    2 infractions

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • REMOVE DUST AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN ALL CLOSETS AND STORAGE ROOMS
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN CLASSROOM STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
  8. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • NOTED UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR OF FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • ACCUMULATED DUST ON CEILING VENT IN KITCHEN AREA. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • SOAP DISPENSER NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED IN INFANT ROOM 103.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • REMOVE CLUTTER AT REAR EXIT DOOR IN THE FORM OF CARD BOARD BOXES. MAINTAIN AREA AT ALL TIMES.
  9. License

    5 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION THAT ALL EMPLOYEES ARE INFORMED OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT DISEASES TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEANING PROCEDURES FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILDUP ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE SMALL REFRIGERATORS IN CLASSROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL ROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
  10. Canvass

    0 infractions

  11. License

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE PREP KITCHEN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE SHELVING RACKS IN STORAGE CLOSETS AND UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP KITCHEN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MINIMIZE CLUTTER IN TODDLER AND INFANT CLASS ROOM STORAGE CLOSETS. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
  12. Canvass

    8 infractions

    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNIT IN KITCHEN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP IN ALL CLASSROOMS CUBBIES,SHELVING UNITS & MICROWAVE IN STAFF BREAKROOM.MUST DEFROST ALL REFRIGERATORS IN ALL CLASSROOMS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN DIRT & DEBRI FROM ALL FLOORS IN ALL CLASSROOMS & KITCHEN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN ALL CLASSROOMS,STAFF BREAKROOM.MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD & WALL NEAR HAND SINK IN KITCHEN.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT DOORS IN CLASSROOM # 123,120,103,101.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL NEAR GARBAGE CAN IN ROOM #123.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR REFRIGERATOR IN ROOM #123.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN CLOSETS IN ROOM #123,121,103.
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLER.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER & NOT INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE.
  13. License

    0 infractions

  14. License

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES TO REMOVE DUST AND DEBRIS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT IN CLASSROOMS TO REMOVE DUST AND DEBRIS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOORS IN STORAGE AREAS IN CLASSROOMS AND IN UTILITY CLOSETS WHERE NECESSARY.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, STORE OFF THE FLOOR AND CLEAN ALL UTILITY CLOSETS, AND STORAGE AREAS WHERE NEEDED.

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