Reach for the Stars Childcare Academy Inc.
4246-4252 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Chicago, IL 60653
Daycare Above and Under 2 Years ZIP 60653 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of May 18, 2026
Reach for the Stars Childcare Academy Inc. was last inspected on May 18, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
May 18, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
No violationsNo violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
14 inspections on record
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Pass
License · 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: Observed the rear exit adjacent from the pantry in poor repair noted 1/4" gap at the bottom. Must repair and maintain, possible entry point for pests.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood cadinets in the kitchen. Must seal and maintain smooth and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the wall base loose in the class room next to the kitchen. Must repair and maintain where ever else needed.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning in between the stove and cabinets to remove debris and/or spills.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floors in the kitchen and teachers washroom needs cleaning.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed a hole in the wall above the baseboard in the boys washroom near the toilet in the 3-5 year old classroom; instructed to seal hole in wall.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
License · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed an exposed handsink in the red classroom near the office area leaking at the bottom; instructed to repair.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Pass
License · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the interior of the utility sink in the closet inside of the kitchen and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no light in the utility closet in the kitchen; replace bulb and or correct to provide light in closet.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: The washbowl in the staff's toilet room needs to be caulked around the top and side. Instructed to caulk around the sink and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: The trash receptacle in the middle staff toilet room has no lid. Instructed to provide a trash receptacle with a lid. Maintain same.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Mops are not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to store hanging up for proper air drying.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: No light in the mop sink/utility room. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Clean floor in infant room of debris.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Remove clutter at rear in the form of plastic bags, remove unnecessary articles and clutter in dance room. Organize and maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
License · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: No employee health policy on premises as required; must provide. Instructed the pic to provide documentation of employees responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation 7-38-010.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Coving in disrepair in rear area. Must repair and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector’s note: Observed toilet room doors not self closing through out facility. Must repair door for self closing. Toilet in breakfast room in disrepair top is missing. Must repair toilet and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Low water pressure in 3-4 room hand sink and restroom. Must repair and maintain.
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
2 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: Secure loose washbowl to wall in staff washrooms. Seal openings along baseboards in kitchen.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Provide ventilation in middle staff washroom.
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Fail
License · Fail
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector’s note: Observed no hot/tempered water(85f) at multiple hand sinks in both north staff washroom and classroom areas. Instructed manager to provide hot/tempered water at all hand sinks for proper hand washing. Critical violation 7-38-030
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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: Secure loose washbowl to wall in staff washrooms. Seal openings along baseboards in kitchen.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Provide ventilation in middle staff washroom.
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Conditional
License · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector’s note: Refrigerated food storage facilities at improper temperatures. Noted rear reach in cooler at 48.9 degrees f. Must repair cooler and maintain at 40 degrees f and below.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean interior of rear reach in cooler. Must also detail clean storage cubbies and kitchen cabinets as needed.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean floors behind stove and in mop sink closet.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must remove unnecessary clutter from storage closets and properly store all items on shelves 6 inches off the floor.
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Fail
License · Fail
No violations
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