Small World Daycare Center II
3573-3583 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60609
Children's Services Facility ZIP 60609 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of May 20, 2026
Small World Daycare Center II was last inspected on May 20, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.
Latest inspection
May 20, 2026 · License
Result: Pass
2 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Food placed too close to hand wash sink, instructed to install a splash guard.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Not working mechanical vent in employees restroom, instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspection history
11 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: 5-501.115 observed outside receptacle space with trash and food debris on ground in said enclosure. Insructed to remove in order to prevent pest harborage. Must maintain refuse area.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 observed grey wallbase detached in some classrooms as well as mended with clear tape. Instructed to reattach properly and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
3 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 35 small rodent droppings throughout premise, behind wooden classroom furntiture in classrooms located on north wall as well along premieters of window of facility, rear storage closet on shelving units and scattered on floors and surrounding sticky traps, in childrens toilet room on floor by toilet bowls. Recommended to contact pest control for service prior to reinspection, remove all droppings, clean and sanitze. Must eliminate rodent activity on premise. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-020 (a). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed outside receptacle space with trash and food debris on ground in said enclosure. Insructed to remove in order to prevent pest harborage. Must maintain refuse area.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed grey wallbase detached in some classrooms as well as mended with clear tape. Instructed to reattach properly and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
License · Fail
2 critical7 general Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Noted internal temperatures of the following time/temperature control for safety food items inside the kitchen refrigerator to be improper: milk from 47.0 f to 52.0 f and eggs at 48.0 f. Manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of eight gallons of milk worth $60.00 worth and 12 eggs worth $5.00 through denaturing process. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Noted temperature of two kitchen refrigerators to be improper at 52.0 f. Instructed not to use until equipment is maintaining proper temperature of 41f and below. Person in charge serviced refrigerator units during inspection. Refrigerator units were observed at 37.0 f to 41.0 f after inspection. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued. "
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Noted no labels for bulk storage containers (rice). The instructed person in charge of all bulk and working food ingredient containers must be labeled with the contents' names.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed alive cockroach on the kitchen floor.instructed to clean and sanitize affected areas. Recommended to consult with pest control company. Priority foundation #7-38-020(a)
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 25-30 dead small insects along the windows during inspection in the following areas. Recommend contacting pest control. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(a). Citation issued. Combined with above pest activity violation.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed wet wiping cloths on the prep surface area. Instructed to properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution between uses to prevent contamination of equipment & food. Must maintain.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed damaged ceiling tiles in shiny star room. Must repair or replace damaged ceiling tiles.
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 losen ventilation cover on ceiling in the kitchen. Instructed food manager to repair and maintain so that it is sealed, smooth, and easily cleanable in all prep areas.
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 chipped paint on the ceiling in the utility closet. Instructed to resurface and repaint chipped areas to ensure walls are sealed, smooth and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Missing handwashing sign in catipillar room hand sink. Manager installed sign during inspection.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed one toilet in the butterfly classroom restroom in disrepair. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed clutter stored in rear dry storage area. Instructed manager to remove all unused articles and equipment to prevent pest harborage.
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 or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed items on the floor in mop sink closet in the galaxy classroom storage room. Instructed to elevate all items atleast 6 inches off the ground.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed pipe under the smaller handsink located in catipillar room leaking at the valve. Two sinks observed in classroom, the handwashing sink was working properly. Instructed to repair leaking valve at said sink.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
6 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: Must eliminate crates used for food storage.must repair or replace wet wood underneath 3- compartment sink.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace loose faucet at 3- compartment sink.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged and missing wall bases in kitchen, in shining star,caterpillars,damaged floor near door in little grasshoppers.stained ceiling tiles in butterflies.must seal opening around pipe underneath hand sink in caterpillars.
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: Must scrape and paint peeling paint on walls in galaxy room & butterflies.
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: Must elevate,remove or organize articles off of floor and away from walls in mopsink closet,galaxy storage closet.
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: Must clean debris from floor in mopsink closet.
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
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed large pots unable to fully submerge in 3-comp sink. Instructed to remove the 2 pots and provide smaller pots that can allow for proper wash, rinse and sanitizing.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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Fail
License · Fail
5 critical6 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: No employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide and maintain. 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 clean up kit or procedure for vomit and diarrhea on site at time of inspection. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: NO HAND ASHING CLEANSER AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE CLASSROOMS, TOILET ROOM AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(c)
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: NO DRYING PROVISIONS AT THE CLASSROOM, TOILET ROOM AND PREP HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: No cooling, heating or holding equipment on site at time of inspection. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority violation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: No temperature measuring device on site at time of inspection. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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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 door with an approximate 2 inch gap on the bottom. Instructed to provide a tight seal to prevent rodents and pests and maintain
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: No sanitizing solutions testing devices on site at time of inspection. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: No back flow prevention device on the utility sink. Instructed to provide and maintain
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: NO COMMERCIAL RECEPTACLE OR CONTRACT ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(b)
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed a hole in the wall in the utility sink room. Instructed to repair and maintain
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 6 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.