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Kimball Day Care Center & Kindergarten , Inc.

1636 N Kimball Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Daycare (2 - 6 Years) ZIP 60647 Risk 1 (High)

Pass with Conditions · as of Feb 18, 2026

Kimball Day Care Center & Kindergarten , Inc. was last inspected on February 18, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 3 violations, 1 of them critical, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

February 18, 2026 · License

Conditional

Result: Pass w/ Conditions

1 critical2 general
  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water at the following handwashing sinks during time of inspection: little angels room both handsinks (55f,62f), rainbows room handsink on right (66f), and before and after school room both handsinks ranging between (64f,55f). Instructed person in charge to provide hot water between 100-120f at all hand-washing sinks at all times through mixing valve or combination faucet. 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 rear exit door not rodent proof. Instructed to provide and maintain to prevent pest entry.

    Official wording (code 38)

    Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed detached wallbase in kitchen alongside wired storage cart. Instructed to replace and or repair and maintain in good condition.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

15 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  2. Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  4. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  5. Fail

    License · Fail

    3 critical Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no clean up supplies on the premises to respond to a vomit or diarrheal event. Management instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: No hot water was provided at the following hand washing sinks: little rascals room (70-84f), rainbows room (59-71f), precious ones room (77f), adult washroom (84f), left sink in blue sky room (84f). Management instructed to provide hot water between 100-120f at all hand washing sinks at all times. Priority violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical sanitizer at the final rinse of the low temperature dish machine. Management instructed to repair and maintain the dish machine with a final rinse of 100ppm chlorine. Priority violation 7-38-025.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

  6. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-201.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: CEILING OF PRECIOUS ROOM (OVER THE RUG), STAR LIGHT ROOM, AND RAINBOW ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE AREAS LISTED.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  7. Fail

    License · Fail

    2 critical8 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: No person in charge present at the time of inspection. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the kitchen hand sink blocked with a garbage can and box being not accessible. Instructed to have hand sink accessible at all times. Manager removed the garbage can and box immediately. Cos priority foundation violation. 7-38-030(c) citation issued

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 5 ziplock bags with food on the cart with no label. Instructed to provide labels on all food.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed front entrance door to the building not rodent proof with a gap at the bottom left and middle of the door. Instructed to seal gaps to prevent entry points for pests.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Adjust mixing valve in rainbow room, adjust faucet handles in the toilet room in blue sky room. Instructed to repair the plumbing in the areas listed above.

      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 covered receptacle in the employee restroom. Instructed to provide a covered receptacle in the employee restroom.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the floors in the laundry room on the sides of the washer and dryer machine to be soiled. Instructed to clean the floors in the laundry room.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a missing wall base board in the bright star classroom. Instructed to provide a wall base board in the bright star classroom.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the following areas need elevation of items: corner of caterpillar room, corner of little rascles room,the rear of rainbow room, and boxes of diapers and cooking oil bottles of the floor.instructed to elevate all items in the areas listed above.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed stained ceiling tile in the following areas: ceiling of precious room (over the rug), star light room, and rainbow room. Instructed to replace the stained ceiling tiles in the areas listed.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with a city of chicago sanitation certificate posted on site and no manager on duty during the inspection , while tcs foods (meatloaf and corn) were prepared. Instructed such a person on site at all times foods are being prepared and served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  8. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(n) observed no employee health policy on the premises. Management instructed to have a signed employee health policy for each employee. Priority foundation 7-38-010. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • GeneralFood handling

      Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

      Inspector’s note: 4-502.13 observed food containers being reused to store different types of food in them. Management instructed to use single-use food containers for one use only.

      Official wording (code 45)

      Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

  9. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Observed a few water damaged ceiling tiles inside adult bathroom, infant and todler classrooms in the first floor. Must repair and maintain. Observed dust build-up on ceiling ventilation vents in 2nd floor classrooms. Must clean and maintain.

  10. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted torn rubber gasket at door of refrigeration unit in the little angels classroom on first floor. Instructed to repair and maintain.

  11. Pass

    License · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed handwashing sink in 2nd floor handwashing sink in boys washroom inside classroom after school program.

  12. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed leaky faucet base at the 3-compartment sink in food preparation area. Must repair and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed clutter an unnecessary articles in rear storage room. Must remove clean and organize room to prevent rodent harborage.

  13. Pass

    License · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), reach in cooler vent guards not clean, need detailed cleaning

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in rear kitchen area, classrooms(1st floor, 2nd floor), staircases, and bathroom(2nd floor), shall be replaced.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Comments: Missing light shield in 2nd floor classroom shall be provided

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

  14. Pass

    License · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), reach in cooler vent guards not clean, need detailed cleaning.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in rear kitchen area, classrooms(1st floor, 2nd floor), staircases, and bathroom(2nd floor), shall be replaced.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Missing light shield in 2nd floor classroom shall be provided.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 9 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.