The University Childcare of Chicago
448-450 E 61st ST, Chicago, IL 60637
Children's Services Facility ZIP 60637 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Jun 11, 2026
The University Childcare of Chicago was last inspected on June 11, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.
Latest inspection
June 11, 2026 · License
Result: Pass
2 general-
GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed food storage containers without labels containing the common name of foods. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed food storage containers without labels containing the common name of foods. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspection history
18 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed openings around pipe fittings and along baseboards in prep, washroom and classroom areas. Instructed manager to seal all openings and maintain.
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: Observed dust buildup on ventilation fans in washroom, on ledges in classrooms, along baseboareds and on floors along walls and corners in classroom, furnace room, utlity room, prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
6 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 over 30 mice droppings scattered on floor along wall near hand washing sink in east classroom, on floor along wall and corner under utility sink and on electrical outlets in kitchen. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed single service utensils not inverted. Instructed manager to invert all single service articles to protect from contamination.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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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 ice buildup inside infant room small refrigerator. Instructed manager to defrost and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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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 milk crates used as shelving unit. Instructed manager to provide adequate shelving for easy cleaning and pest control.
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 openings around pipe fittings and along baseboards in prep, washroom and classroom areas. Instructed manager to seal all openings and maintain.
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: Observed dust buildup on ventilation fans in washroom, on ledges in classrooms, along baseboareds and on floors along walls and corners in classroom, furnace room, utlity room, prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
License · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed spills inside infant room small refrigerator. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floors inside furnace room, water heater room, and utility closet. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacles for feminine hygiene products inside of unisex/ staff toilet room. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.
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: Observed loose debris, dirt and dust buildup on the floors and corners in the furnace room. Instructed to detail clean and increase cleaning frequency of floors. Must maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR AND WALL BEHIND THE DRY FOOD STORAGE RACK IN POOR REPAIR. WALLS AND FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. Violation Codes: 6-201.16 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED A FEW CEILING TILES IN POOR REPAIR(WATER STAINED) THROUGH OUT. MUST REPLACE WHERE EVER NEEDED
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
License · Fail
1 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hot running water at the hand sink in the teachers washroom as required for proper hand washing. Water temped at 60f, must be at 100f. Priority violation citation issued #7-38-020(c)
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed the toilet in the kid washroom (girls) not working properly(not flushing). Instructed manager to repair and maintain. Priority foundation citation issued #7-38-020(c).
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: Observed the floor and wall behind the dry food storage rack in poor repair. Walls and floor must be smooth and easily cleanable.
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: Observed a few ceiling tiles in poor repair(water stained) through out. Must replace where ever 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: Observed vent covers in the washroom dusty. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Instructed that all female (adult) washrooms must have trash receptacles with lids.
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: Instructed to clean the floor in the kitchen around and behind stove and refrigerator.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
License · Pass
2 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Must provide covered receptacles in washrooms for female employees.
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: Replace/repair water damaged ceiling tiles where necessary.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Must provide proof of food handler training.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Closed
Canvass · Out of Business
The inspector found this business closed.
No violations
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical2 general 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: Observed no policy in place for employee health. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: No procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrhea events. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Repair/replace missing damaged floor tiles along wall base at rear in kitchen area and where necessary throughout in classrooms.
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: Replace water damaged ceiling tiles in kitchen and classrooms.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · 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: Replace damaged floor tiles in kitchen and classroom areas. Floors must be smooth and easily cleanable.
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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: Seal opening in wall in baseboard in corner near hand sink in red room. Seal opening in back wall under window in green room. Seal all openings along baseboards in all washrooms.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Repair leaking faucet in red room staff washroom.
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Fail
License · Fail
6 general Show violations
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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 10 mice droppings on floor along exposed sink in red room, 3 mice droppings along wall behind refrigerator in red room, 10 mice droppings scattered on floor inside furnace closet in red room, 20 mice droppings on floor in southeast corner inside furnace closet in green room. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Rear door in green room not rodent proofed, 1/4" gap on left bottom corner of door. Seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry. Serious violation 7-38-020
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector’s note: 3-compartment sink not properly designed, faucet does not reach all three compartments. Instructed manager to install longer faucet to reach all three to compartment to properly wash rinse, and sanitize food equipment and utensils. Serious violation 7-38-030
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector’s note: Observed washbowls not properly draining in green room and yellow room washrooms. Instructed manager to repair washbowls for proper hand washing. Serious violation 7-38-030
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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: Replace damaged floor tiles in kitchen and classroom areas. Floors must be smooth and easily cleanable.
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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: Seal opening in wall in baseboard in corner near hand sink in red room. Seal opening in back wall under window in green room. Seal all openings along baseboards in all washrooms.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Repair leaking faucet in red room staff washroom.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 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: Observed a missing ceiling tile in the kitchen; replace tile where needed. Observed dust on the vents above the stove; clean vents to remove dust. Observed a hole in the wall next to the exposed hand sink in the red classroom; seal hole in the wall.
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
3 general Show violations
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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 the vent covers in washrooms. Must also detail clean the toilet and sinks in washrooms where needed. Must detail clean the student storage cubbies as needed.
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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: Must replace stained ceiling tiles in the red class room and throughout where needed. Must seal holes in walls in the prep kitchen where needed.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must restore water to the right wash bowl in the green class room. Must also restore hot running water to the wash bowl in the washroom in the unused red class room.
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Fail
License · Fail
5 general Show violations
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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 evidence of rodents on site. Noted approximately 30-40 rodent droppings in the prep kitchen under the mop sink. Must remove droppings, sanitize affected areas and have the pest control company service areas. Serious citation issued 7-38-020
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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 the vent covers in washrooms. Must also detail clean the toilet and sinks in washrooms where needed. Must detail clean the student storage cubbies as needed.
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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: Must replace stained ceiling tiles in the red class room and throughout where needed. Must seal holes in walls in the prep kitchen where needed.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must restore water to the right wash bowl in the green class room. Must also restore hot running water to the wash bowl in the washroom in the unused red class room.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Remove clutter under the mop sink.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
7 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must recaulk hand sinks in infants room.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must clean window sills in kitchen & green room.
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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 repair or replace loose and damaged floor tiles in kitchen under 3- comp sink,in red room outside of furnace room.must remove water from floor in furnace in green room.
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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: Must clean dust build up from wall vents in red room,green room,light shields in red room staff & kids toiletroom.must repair or replace stained ceiling tiles & openings around pipes leading into ceilings in all classrooms,half door in poor repair in blue room,wall in poor repair at rear door in kitchen,damaged threshold at infants & green room doors
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Must replace burntout light in green room.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must elevate articles off of floor in kitchen & blue room.
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Pass
License · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood kitchen cabinets, instructed to seal.
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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: Observed water damaged/missing ceiling tiles thru out, instructed to replace.also clean light shields in 3-5 years old class room.
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