Kiddie Kare Pre School
4444-46 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60632
Children's Services Facility ZIP 60632 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Jul 9, 2026
Kiddie Kare Pre School was last inspected on July 9, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
July 9, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
No violationsNo violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
14 inspections on record
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
3 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed opening at base of outer front entrance door and rear exit door. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 10 mouse droppings in facility. Observed mouse droppings in cubbie in front southside classroom and cubbies and book rack in rear classroom with rear exit door. Instructed to eliminate rodent activity, remove mouse droppings and clean affected areas. Recommended licensed pest control company service facility on or after 7/2/2026. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed stained ceiing tiles in dry storage/utility room and in hallway near employee all gender washroom. Instructed to replace all stained ceiling tiles and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in the restroom for adult use. Instructed person in charge to provide and maintain covered receptacle.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Found approximately 1/4"-1/2" gap on bottom of rear door to playground. Instructed to make tight fitting and maintain to prevent pest entry.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Found dishes in kitchen not inverted. Instructed to invert during storage and maintain.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Found leaky faucet at 3-compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Found items stored on floor in staff restroom closet. Instructed to elevate items at least 6" off floor and away from walls for ease of cleaning, maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
License · Fail
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: No hot running water under city pressure at only handwash sink in childrens toilet room (north end), temperature ranging from 70f-72.1f. Instd to repair and have 100f-120f for hot running water. Citation issued 7-38-030(c) priority
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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Conditional
License · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed incomplete vomit/diarrhea clean up kit. Instructed must provide a disinfectant effective against norovirus. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
License · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Observed light shield in kitchen prep area not clean, instructed to clean. Also clean ceiling vent fan in the adult restroom.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: A metal stem probe thermometer is needed to take food temperatures. Must provide.
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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Pass
License · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Remove dust from ventilation fan on ceiling of staff washroom.
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 4 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.