Kidslife Daycare Center

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Nov 12, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed three compartment sink no labeled with wash-rinse-sanitize. Instructed person in charge to label each compartment properly.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no self closing device on multiple restroom doors throughout facility. Instructed person in charge to install self closing devices on all restroom doors.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on the wall in utility room where utility sink is stored. Instructed person in charge to repair area and maintain smooth and easily cleanable.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

2. Oct 28, 2024 Pass

   License · Pass

   9 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer inside the staff lounge area refrigerator. Instructed to equip all refrigerators in the facility with working thermometers.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed missing/no food label on small container with dry cereal in the kitchen area. Instructed to properly label all food items with common name on container.

     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 approximately 3-5 dead pests/roaches inside the boiler room. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloth improperly stored on preparation area table in the kitchen area. Instructed to properly store in sanitizing solution when not in use. Cos.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed food items inside of grocery bags in the staff lounge area refrigerator. Instructed to properly store all food items in food grade containers.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed stained/cracked ceiling tile(s) in the staff washroom, infant room, storage room and utility room areas. Instructed to clean/replace 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 clutter in the staff storage area. 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 water seepage on a wall in the basement area. Instructed to seal/coat and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed cracked and warped light coverings in the infant room. Instructed to replace and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

3. May 5, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

4. Nov 22, 2022 Pass

   License Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Handwashing signage needed at the kitchen and multiple washroom handwashing sinks. Must 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 a hole in the wall near the base coving strip in the dryer room. Must repair hole near the wall base and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

5. Nov 18, 2022 Fail

   License · Fail

   2 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Handwashing signage needed at the kitchen and multiple washroom handwashing sinks. Must provide.

     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: Found no hot water at the handwashing sink located in the pre-k to 4 year old washroom next to the kitchen; water is at 56.0 f. Found no hot water at the handwashing sink located in the unisex staff washroom in the 3 year classroom hallway; water is at 87.0 f. Must provide hot water with a minimum temperature of 100 f and maximum of 120 f. Priority violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

     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 a hole in the wall near the base coving strip in the dryer room. Must repair hole near the wall base and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6. Nov 19, 2020 Pass

   License · Pass

   7 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to seal/paint raw wood at kid's washroom door.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Toilet room receptacles must be covered inside employee washrooms. Instructed to provide cover/lid.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace heavy water stained ceiling tiles and lightshield inside baby/infant room.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and remove unnecessary articles stored in rear outside area to prevent pest harborage.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to seal opening around drainpipe underneath handsink inside kid's washroom in rear area.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain floors in rear leading to the basement and floors throughout basement. Must remove unnecessary articles.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain floors along the walls and in all corners inside laundry and dryer room and floors throughout unused baby room in rear area. Must remove unnecessary and unused articles.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

7. Dec 12, 2019 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide hand washing signage at all handsinks.

     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: Instructed to properly label food storage containers identified with common name.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to properly store cleaning equipment (mops, brooms etc) off the floor.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

8. Dec 14, 2018 Pass

   License · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed cork ceiling tiles in the kitchen. Must remove and provide ceiling tiles that are a non-absorbent, non-corrosive, smooth, easily cleanable surface.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

9. Jul 30, 2018 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   3 critical4 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(a) NO CITATION ISSUED.

     Official wording (code 3)

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

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: No vomitous and diarrheal incident clean up policy and kit on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation#: 7-38-005 no 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: Must install a handwash sink directly adjacent to the 3 compartment sink in the kitchen. Priority foundation violation#: 7-38-030(c). No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Must provide temperature measuring device for fridge #2. Priority foundation violation#: 7-38-005 no citation issued.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dirt/debris encrusted onto the toilet room exhaust ventilation covers throughout. Must remove dirt/debris, clean, and maintain. Observed stained ceiling tiles throughout. Must replace.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must detail the floor in the noah's ark room.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must replace missing floor coving in the small wonders room.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

10. Jun 1, 2017 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN INFANT'S STORAGE CLOSET,RESOURCE CLOSET

11. May 23, 2017 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    10 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: Observed evidence of appx. 75 or more rodent droppings on floor in chemical storage room under shelving units,on floor under mop sink and on bricks at hot water tank ,on floor behind refrigerator #2,bear blessing room under hand sink in class room,resource closet under stair case,infants storage closet under desk,gym room in hot water tank room.also evidence of appx. 40 or more live ants crawling on floor in jacob's ladder room,chemical storage room,kingdom kids,little angels,noah's ark room.also appx. "3/4-1" gap along bottom of doors rear door,gang way door,exit door to laundry room,north exit door in bear blessings room.must remove droppings,clean and sanitize areas. Rodent proof doors recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 5/23/17.(serious 7-38-020)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide screen on exterior wall vent of dryer.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean mouth piece at water fountain in jacob's ladder room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged and broken floor tiles in jacob"s ladder,rear staff toilet room,bear blessings,infants room and torn carpet in gym room & little angel's.must clean debris from floor in kitchen.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace stained ceiling tiles in kitchen,jacob's ladder,tiny star's toilet room,,little lamb's,kingdom kids,small wonders,little angel's,bear blessings,noah's ark,rear kids toilet room,infants room,movie room,lower wall damaged in tiny star's,hole in lower wall at window in kingdom kids,hole in lower wall and missing wall base in laundry room,missing wall bases in bear blessings room,loose and missing wall bases in noah's ark.must clean debris from light shields in kitchen.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace leaky faucet at 3- comp sink in kitchen,missing back flow device on mop sink,no hot water at hand sink and ventilation not working in kingdom kids toilet room,staff rear toilet room low hot water pressure,noah's ark,gym room women's and rear staff toilet room needs ventilation

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometer for refrigerator #2.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must elevate,remove or organize clutter off of floor and away from walls chemical storage area,little angel's closet,infant's storage closet,resource closet.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Idph food handlers requirements not met for new employee.must enroll and maintain.

12. Nov 21, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the #10 can opener not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize. Also clean interior of the microwave.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed holes in wall in jacobs ladder restroom, instructed to repair.

13. Jun 16, 2015 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no city of chicago sanitation manager on premises while handling potentially hazardous food. Handles milk, sausage, etc. Serious violation. 7-38-012.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found some worn/torn ceiling tiles due to leaky ceiling inside alarm box room. Must replace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found leaky faucet at 3 compartment sink. Must repair.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Found no metal stem thermometers at premises. Must provide.

14. Dec 29, 2014 Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    6 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNIT IN KITCHEN.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM PREP TABLE UNDER MICROWAVE IN KITCHEN

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE S.W ROOM FLOOR TRIM,B.B ROOM FLOOR TRIM & FLOOR TILE ,GYM ROOM CARPET IN POOR REPAIR.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND STAINED CEILING TILES AND WALL BASES IN ALL CLASS ROOMS,N.A ROOM WALL DAMAGED IN WRITING CENTER AREA,HOLE IN WALLS IN B.B ROOM TOILET ROOM,GYM ROOM HOT WATER TANK CLOSET.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN ALL CLASS ROOMS.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON FILTERS AT HOOD.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE VENTILATION UNIT IN J.L TOILET ROOM.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE,ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN P.M. ROOM STORAGE CLOSET.

15. Dec 18, 2014 Fail

    License · Fail

    7 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: Observed evidence of numerous rodent droppings scattered in various areas such as on floor next to stove,in l.a room next to cabinet,storage shelf in closet,s.w room next to changing table,next to cabinet,on book shelf,laundry room behind wash machine,on shelving unit and in opening in wall,p.m. Room storage closet in corner and between clutter,after school room next to cabinet,k.k room behind shelf in kitchen area along window.also evidence of live ants crawling on lower wall bases in s.w room.small live flies flying around fruit on shelving unit in food storage area.also south basement door and front door not rodent proofed.must remove droppings,clean and sanitize areas.rodent proof doors.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 12/18/14.(serious 7-38-020)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must remove rust from shelving unit in kitchen.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean food debri from prep table under microwave in kitchen.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace s.w room floor trim,b.b room floor trim & floor tile ,gym room carpet in poor repair.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged and stained ceiling tiles and wall bases in all class rooms,n.a room wall damaged in writing center area,hole in walls in b.b room toilet room,gym room hot water tank closet.must scrape and paint peeling paint on walls in all class rooms.must clean dust build up on filters at hood.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace loose ventilation unit in j.l toilet room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must elevate,remove,organize articles off of floor and away from walls in p.m. Room storage closet.