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WEE CARE NURSERY SCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN, INC.

1845 E 79TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60649 · Daycare (2 - 6 Years)

Inspection summary

WEE CARE NURSERY SCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN, INC. has been inspected 15 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since January 29, 2013. The most recent inspection, on November 10, 2025, recorded 1 infraction.

3 of 15 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 1 infraction recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene.

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.

  • 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 February 5, 2019. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • 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 11 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on December 11, 2020. For example: SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

  • 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 10 times across 8 separate inspections, most recently on November 10, 2025. For example: PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

  • Other findingsLower risk

    Findings that do not fit the categories above, such as follow-ups that confirm an earlier violation was corrected, or requirements specific to this type of facility.

    Recorded once on October 27, 2016. For example: ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

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. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.12 OBSERVED MINOR DIRT DEBRIS BY THE REFRIGERATOR AND UNDER SHELVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN AN UNUSED CLASSROOM BY THE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
  2. License

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS IN CORNER AREAS WHERE NEEDED (KITCHEN, UNUSED CLASSROOM AND CLOSET.
  3. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FLOOR IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER COUNTER IN CORNER TO REMOVE DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • COVING IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR WHERE FALLING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN STORAGE ROOM IN NEED OF REMOVING. REMOVE AND MAINTAIN AREA CLUTTER FREE.
  4. License

    0 infractions

  5. License

    1 infraction

    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS ON THE CEILING IN THE KITCHEN AND IN THE BIG KID CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
  6. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
      • OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED IN FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED CEILING IN NEED OF REPAIR IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  7. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  8. License

    1 infraction

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • 5-202.12(A) OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE GIRLS AND BOYS TOILET ROOMS. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION WAS 45F AT 4 OF THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE BOYS AND GIRLS TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN AT LEAST 100F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C)
  9. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED THE FAUCET NECK OF THE THREE COMP SINK LEAKING IN THE KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET NECK.
  10. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ORGANIZE STORAGE CLOSETS; REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.
  11. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  12. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 26. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
      • OBSERVED HAND SINKS IN THE KIDS TOILET ROOMS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. NO HOT RUNNING WATER IN THE GIRLS WASH ROOM AND THE HOT WATER RUNS OUT QUICKLY IN THE BOYS WASH ROOM. MUST BRING UP TO PLUMBING CODE AND MAINTAIN HOT RUNNING WATER FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-030.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NOTED THE HAND SINK (2nd) ONE IN THE BOYS WASH ROOM DOSE NOT STAY ON LONG ENOUGH IN ORDER TO PROPERLY WASH THEIR HANDS. MUST STAY ON AT LEAST 15 SECONDS.
  13. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REMOVE RUST FROM THE GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE PREP AREA
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE MOP SINK AREA,TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY
  14. License

    5 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • PAINT ALL RAW WOOD DOORS THAT ARE NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN EXTERIORS OF CABINETS IN KITCHEN AREA.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL ROOMS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT(DIRT, DUST AND DEBRIS NOTICED).
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • SEAL OPENING IN SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE WALL IN BOY'S WASHROOM.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ELEVATE ALL NON-FOOD ITEMS IN STORAGE ROOM, MAKING FLOOR EASILY ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING.
  15. License

    1 infraction

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • LARGE OPENING AT WALL BEHIND MOP SINK IN EAST MOP CLOSET.MUST REPAIR.

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