THE CHILDREN'S CENTER Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Daycare above and under 2 years

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT 1ST GIRL'S TOILET ROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN KITCHEN-NEAR DOOR,NEXT TO MICROWAVE STAND,REFRIGERATOR ON BOTH SIDES,LOWER PART OF STOVE.ROOM 2C-ON FLOOR NEXT TO COUCH AT LIBRARY AREA.ROOM 4B-ON FLOOR AT HOUSEKEEPING AREA,SCIENCE TABLE.ROOM 2B-ON ART SHELF,CUBBIES,SCIENCE AREA SHELF.CABINET STORAGE AREA.FOOD STORAGE AREA-ON FLOOR UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS AND WOOD WALL LEDGES.FURNACE ROOM-ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES ,BEHIND AND IN BETWEEN ARTICLES ON FLOOR.LAUNDRY ROOM-ON FLOOR NEXT TO WASH MACHINE.MOP SINK CLOSET-UNDER AND AROUND ARTICLES ON FLOOR.INFANTS ROOM-ON CARPET ALONG WALL BASES OF BEDS,SHELVING UNITS,CHANGING TABLE.INFANTS KITCHEN-ON FLOOR NEXT TO REFRIGERATOR.TODDLERS #1-ON FLOOR NEXT TO CHANGING TABLE,TOY SHELVES.TODDLER #2- ON FLOOR NEAR HAND SINK.SMALL KITCHEN-ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN REFRIGERATORS.BASEMENT-ON FLOOR AND SHELVING UNITS. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/18/22.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM ALL CUBBIES,TOY SHELVES IN ALL CLASS ROOMS.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN ALL CLASSROOMS,BASEMENT,FURNACE AND MOP SINK AREAS.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN ALL CLASSROOMS,BASEMENT,FURNACE AND MOP SINK AREAS.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.