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Daycare Above and Under 2 Years · Chicago, IL

Centers For New Horizons

4301 S Cottage Grove Ave

Last inspected Feb 20, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

4 inspections

License

Feb 20, 2026

Fail

1 recorded violation

notedCode 50Other

Official wording

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

Inspector’s notes

PREMISES HAS NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE HAND SINKS, 3 COMP SINK AND MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).

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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 20, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Apr 25, 2025

Fail

3 recorded violations

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INSIDE OF THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. ALSO CLEAN THE INSIDE OF ALL CABINETS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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notedCode 50Other

Official wording

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

Inspector’s notes

PREMISES HAS NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE HAND SINKS, 3 COMP SINK AND MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).

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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS AND WALLS IN THE KITCHEN. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 25, 2025 · Original Source

License

Mar 29, 2024

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

THE COLD WATER FAUCET KNOB AT THE FIRST SINK IN THE SAGEWOOD CLASSROOM WASHROOM IS IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR OR REPLACE KNOB.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

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notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE WALL UNDER THE THREE COMPS SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALL UNDER THE SINK. OBSERVED DUST ON THE CEILING VENT IN THE KITCHEN OVER THE THREE COMP SINK; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENT TO REMOVE DUST.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

THE HOT WATER FAUCET KNOB AT THE FIRST HANDSINK IN THE WATER INDIGO CLASSROOM WASHROOM DID NOT STAY ON THE REQUIRED 15 SECONDS; INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST THE FAUCET KNOB. THE COLD WATER FAUCET KNOB AT THE FIRST HANDSINK IN THE CHERRYWOOD CLASSROOM WASHROOM DID NOT STAY ON THE REQUIRED 15 SECONDS; INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST THE FAUCET KNOB.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 29, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Nov 15, 2023

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

THE HOT WATER FAUCET KNOB AT THE FIRST HANDSINK IN THE WATER INDIGO CLASSROOM WASHROOM DID NOT STAY ON THE REQUIRED 15 SECONDS; INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST THE FAUCET KNOB.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

THE HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE FIRST FAUCET OF THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN IS STRIPPED; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE HANDLE. (THE SINK CAN BE FILLED AS REQUIRED FOR WASH RINSE AND SANITIZING, THERE ARE TWO FAUCETS AT THE SINK) OBSERVED THE COLD WATER KNOB AT THE FIRST SINK IN THE SAGEWOOD CLASSROOM WASHROOM NOT WORKING; MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE KNOB. (TWO SINKS LOCATED IN THE WASHROOM).

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 15, 2023 · Original Source

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