Little Friends Preschool

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. May 6, 2025 Pass

   License · Pass

   No violations

2. Dec 6, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

     Inspector’s note: All stored items in the basement mop sink room and storage room must be elevated from the floors.

     Official wording (code 45)

     Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Sprayer arm on the three compartment sink hangs below the wash basins. Must repair/replace to not fall into the wash basin.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Noted water damaged rotting wood panels in the basement mop room must be removed from the premises.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Noted hole in the wall in the basement hallway leading to the basement kitchen. Hole in the wall under the kitchen three compartment sink and damaged wall in the kitchen near the hand sink. Must seal/repair all to be smooth and cleanable.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

3. Nov 13, 2024 Closed

   Canvass · Out of Business

   The inspector found this business closed.

   No violations

4. Aug 30, 2023 Pass

   License · Pass

   No violations

5. Apr 20, 2021 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

6. Oct 27, 2020 Pass

   License Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

7. Sep 24, 2020 Fail

   License · Fail

   2 critical7 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no vomit and diarrhea clean up kit and procedure on site during inspection. Must provide all necessary supplies as outlined in policy. Priority foundation. 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: Observed no employee hand washing signage at hand washing sinks in classrooms and in bathrooms. Must provide.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no pest control log book on site during inspection. Must have a licensed exterminator provide insect and vermin services at least twice a year. Must have a record of the illinois department of public health pest control license number along with the service reports. Priority foundation. 7-38-020(c).

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

     Inspector’s note: Observed utensils, containers, pots and pans stored in cabinet under drain pipe in kitchen prep area. Instructed to store in a clean and dry location, where it is not exposed to splash, dust or other contamination and must be at least 6 inches above floor.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed high temperature dish machine on site without the appropriate test strips. Must provide irreversible registering temperature indicators on site at all times that accurately measure the utensil surface. Priority foundation. 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no visible back flow preventer device on sprayer at 3-compartment sink. Must provide.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no lid on trash cans in employee bathrooms. Must provide.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed employee bathroom doors not self closing in rear classroom and in basement. Instructed manager a toilet room located on the premises must be completely enclosed and provide with a tight-fitting and self-closing door.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no outside garbage dumpster on premises. Instructed manager establishment must have at least one commercial dumpster that has a tight fitted lid. Priority foundation. 7-38-020(b).

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained