Wee Care Nursery School
1845 E 79th St, Chicago, IL 60649
Daycare (2 - 6 Years) ZIP 60649 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Nov 10, 2025
Wee Care Nursery School was last inspected on November 10, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.
Latest inspection
November 10, 2025 · Canvass
Result: Pass
1 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed minor dirt debris by the refrigerator and under shelves in the food prep area and in an unused classroom by the shelves. Instructed to clean and sanitize.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
15 inspections on record
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Pass
License · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floors in corner areas where needed (kitchen, unused classroom and closet.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floor in prep area in need of cleaning under counter in corner to remove debris. Clean 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: Coving in prep area in need of repair where falling. Correct 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: All unnecessary clutter in storage room in need of removing. Remove and maintain area clutter free.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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Pass
License · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed burnt out light bulbs on the ceiling in the kitchen and in the big kid classroom. Instructed to replace.
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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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles stored in floor in storage area. Instructed manager to elevate single service articles six inches off floor.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling in need of repair in dry storage area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
License · Fail
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 5-202.12(a) observed no hot water at the hand washing sinks located in the girls and boys toilet rooms. Hot water temperature at the time of the inspection was 45f at 4 of the hand washing sinks in the boys and girls toilet rooms. Instructed to always maintain at least 100f at all hand washing sinks at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-030(c)
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed the faucet neck of the three comp sink leaking in the kitchen; instructed to repair leak at faucet neck.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Organize storage closets; remove unnecessary items to avoid clutter.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector’s note: Observed hand sinks in the kids toilet rooms not working properly. No hot running water in the girls wash room and the hot water runs out quickly in the boys wash room. Must bring up to plumbing code and maintain hot running water for proper hand washing. Serious citation issued #7-38-030.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: NOTED THE HAND SINK (2nd) ONE IN THE BOYS WASH ROOM DOSE NOT STAY ON LONG ENOUGH IN ORDER TO PROPERLY WASH THEIR HANDS. MUST STAY ON AT LEAST 15 SECONDS.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 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: Must remove rust from the grease trap at 3 compartment sink
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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 the light shield covers in the prep area
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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: Clean the floors in the kitchen area,along wall base and corners
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Remove clutter from the mop sink area,to prevent rodent entry
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Pass
License · Pass
5 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: Paint all raw wood doors that are no longer easily cleanable.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Clean exteriors of cabinets in kitchen area.
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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: Detail clean all floors throughout all rooms along the bases of the walls, in corners, underneath and behind all equipment(dirt, dust and debris noticed).
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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 southwest corner of the wall in boy's washroom.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Elevate all non-food items in storage room, making floor easily accessible for cleaning.
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Pass
License · 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: Large opening at wall behind mop sink in east mop closet.must repair.
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 12 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.