Creative Scholars Preschool

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Jan 20, 2026 Closed

   Canvass · Out of Business

   The inspector found this business closed.

   No violations

2. Sep 24, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 critical4 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace leaky water line at hand sink in staff lounge.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Must apply a sealant or paint raw wood overhead shelving units in kitchen.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Must replace worn cutting board to be in good repair.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must remove spider webs from windows in jk room.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must scrape chipping paint on walls to be smooth and easily cleanable in two's,toddler's and jk rooms.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

3. Nov 21, 2024 Pass

   License Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

4. Oct 24, 2024 Fail

   License · Fail

   1 critical1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed only hand washing sink in kitchen not in proper working order. The hand washing sink has a heavy leak from the bottom pipes when run. Said sink has water valves shut off in between uses. Instructed manager to repair sink to make easily accessible. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified food manager on site upon arrival while tcs foods are prepared. Instructed manager to ensure a certified food manager is on site during all hours of operation. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

5. Jan 17, 2023 Pass

   License · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed one unisex staff restroom missing a covered trash receptacle. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

6. Oct 21, 2020 Pass

   License · Pass

   No violations

7. Jun 23, 2020 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

8. Nov 26, 2019 Pass

   License · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: No covered waste receptacle provided in the adult washrooms. Instructed to provide 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 items not elevated 6inches off floor in the utility closet. Must eleavate items 6inches off floor/wall and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dust build up on ceiling ventilation vents inside adult washrooms. Must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

9. Jul 25, 2018 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy/training on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy/training system and maintain with verifiable documents on site. Priority foundation 7-38-010. No citation issued. 90 days given to comply.

     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: Observed no procedure/plan for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed facility to develop and maintain a procedure/plan and to maintain any appropriate supplies on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued. 90 days given to comply.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed clutter and cleaning equipment stored in the shakespeare washroom. Instructed to remove items to prevent pest harboring, clean and maintain at all times.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

10. Dec 15, 2017 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup in the ceiling vents above the 2 children's bathrooms. Instructed to detail clean and maintain ceiling vents to provide adequate ventilation in the bathrooms at all times.

11. Sep 28, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

12. Aug 11, 2015 Closed

    Canvass · Out of Business

    The inspector found this business closed.

    No violations

13. Aug 11, 2015 Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations

14. Jul 9, 2015 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Leak at p-trap at handsink in prep area. Correct and maintain.

15. Oct 8, 2014 Pass

    License · Pass

    2 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: Seal openings around pipe fittings in staff washrooms.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair leaking faucet on exposed sink in prep area.