Pass

It Takes a Village Child Care Services

4000-4010 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60651

Daycare (2 - 6 Years) ZIP 60651 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Sep 24, 2025

It Takes a Village Child Care Services was last inspected on September 24, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.

Latest inspection

September 24, 2025 · License

Pass

Result: Pass

No violations

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

Inspection history

17 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing vent cover in the employee washroom, light bulbs out in the allstars and shooting stars classroom and no lightbulb cover/shield in the hallway leading to the kitchen area.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  2. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop head not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed burnt out light in purple furnace room. Instructed to replace

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  3. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper minimum temperature at handwashing sinks in student washrooms. Observed improper minimum temperature of 46.4f in gold room and 85.5f in purple room at handwashing sinks in student washrooms. Instructed all handwashing sinks shall provide water at a temperature of at least 100f. Priority violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink in employees washroom. Instructed manager to provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop head not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed burnt out light in purple furnace room. Instructed to replace

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  4. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    8 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: 6-202.15: observed opening at bottom of exit door in all stars room. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: 4-101.19: observed boxes stored on floor in staff break room. Instructed to provide adequate shelving at least six inches of floor for ease of cleanability and to prevent areas for pest harborage.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-205.15: observed leaking faucet of three compartment sink. Instructed to repair faucet of three compartment sink and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.19: observed no self closing device on staff washroom door in kitchen area. Instructed to install self closing device on washroom door and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12: observed dust on wall on left side of hood in kitchen. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.11: observed damaged floor in utility room with utility sink. Instructed to smoothly repair damaged floor for ease of cleanability in utility room and maintain. Observed holes around pipes of white handwashing sink in all star room. Instructed to smoothly repair holes around pipes of white handwashing sink for ease of cleanability. Observed stained ceiling in gold room student washroom. Instructed to repaint ceiling in gold room washroom.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.14: observed dust on interior and exterior surfaces of exhaust hood. Instructed to clean and maintain. Observed dust on ceiling vent cover of staff washroom in kitchen and goldroom washroom. Instructed to clean ceiling vent covers and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 6-304.11: observed non working mechanical ventilation in staff washroom in kitchen area. Instructed to repair mechanical ventilation in staff washroom and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  5. Fail

    License · Fail

    1 critical10 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper minimum temperature at handwashing sinks in student washrooms. Observed improper minimum temperature of 60.4f in gold room and 85.7f in red room at handwashing sinks in student washrooms. Instructed all handwashing sinks shall provide water at a temperature of at least 100f. Priority violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed opening at bottom of exit door in all stairs room. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 90 mouse droppings throughout facility, in areas such as small kitchen storage closet, in allstar washroom in interior opening at base of changing table, staff break room, and green room utility closet. Instructed to eliminate mouse activity, remove droppings, clean and sanitize affected areas. Recommended pest control service facility on or after 10/18/2023. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed boxes stored on floor in staff break room. Instructed to provide adequate shelving at least six inches of floor for ease of cleanability and to prevent areas for pest harborage.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed leaking faucet of three compartment sink. Instructed to repair faucet of three compartment sink and maintain. Observed damaged and leaking faucet of handwashing sink in red room student washroom. Instructed to repair or replace faucet of handwashing sink in red room student washroom.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no self closing device on staff washroom door in kitchen area. Instructed to install self closing device on washroom door and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust on wall on left side of hood in kitchen. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed damaged floor in utility room with utility sink. Instructed to smoothly repair damaged floor for ease of cleanability in utility room and maintain. Observed holes around pipes of white handwashing sink in all star room. Instructed to smoothly repair holes around pipes of white handwashing sink for ease of cleanability. Observed stained ceiling in gold room student washroom. Instructed to repaint ceiling in gold room washroom.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed non working mechanical ventilation in staff washroom in kitchen area. Instructed to repair mechanical ventilation in staff washroom and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust on interior and exterior surfaces of exhaust hood. Instructed to clean and maintain. Observed dust on ceiling vent cover of staff washroom in kitchen and goldroom washroom. Instructed to clean ceiling vent covers and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violation from inspection report #2534461 dated 10/07/2021 not corrected. Instructed to correct. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued observed low water pressure on handwashing sink in gold room washroom. Must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  6. Pass

    License · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed low water pressure on handwashing sink in gold room washroom. Must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  7. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the vent on the ceiling in the staff restroom to have dust accumulation. Instructed to clean.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  8. Pass

    License · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ice build up inside of the 2 door freezer. Must defrost and clean.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning along the wall base in the kitchen to remove debris.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  9. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed interior of kitchen cabinets that are raw wood.instructed management to seal with wood sealant or non toxic paint so as to create a smooth easily cleanable surface.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed hot line hood and filters dusty in kitchen.instructed management to clean and maintain hood and filters.

  10. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  11. Fail

    License · Fail

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Noted 15 mice droppings on the floor in the kitchen behind the deep freezer, noted 15 mice droppings on the floor in the kitchen underneath the pots storage shevling and 10 mice droppings on the floor in the hallway leading to the kitchen. Instructed manager to remove droppings and clean and sanitize affected areas. Also call pest control for service. Serious citation issued #7-38-020.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning throught out kitchen especially where droppings were found. Also clean floors in the break room and in class rooms along the wall base and in corners.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to organize clutter in the break room to prevent harorage.

  12. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the floors in the storage closet in green room and inside the furance clost in rea of premise,along wall base and corners

  13. Pass

    License · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: The can opener on the kitchen counter needs cleaning or replacing; instructed to clean or replace can opener attached to kitchen counter.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Observed one cracked floor tile in the kitchen near the side exit door; replace floor tile where cracked.

  14. Pass

    Consultation · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Clean the floors,,behind all heavy equipment in the kitchen area along wallbase and corners.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Remove clutter from the rear storage closet to prevent rodent harborage

  15. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Clean the floors,,behind all heavy equipment in the kitchen area along wallbase and corners.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Remove clutter from the rear storage closet to prevent rodent harborage

  16. Fail

    License · Fail

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: The rear exit door in the red room leading to ply ground area is not rodent proof,has a 1/4 inch gap of bottom of door,must repair to prevent rodent entry citation issued 7-38-020 serious violation

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: Operating without a certified food manager on sit, while potentially hazardoous foods are prepared and served. Such as turkey dogs,baked french fries, and vegetables,citation issued 7-38-012 serious violation

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Clean the floors,,behind all heavy equipment in the kitchen area along wallbase and corners.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Remove clutter from the rear storage closet to prevent rodent harborage

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 13 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.