Daycare Above and Under 2 Years · Chicago, IL

Laughs And Giggles Children's Academy

106 W 119th St

Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Laughs And Giggles Children's Academy last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Aug 24, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 2 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 3 inspections on record, from Sep 11, 2024 to Aug 24, 2026.
Has Laughs And Giggles Children's Academy ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Sep 11, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

3 inspections

License

Aug 24, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s Notes

FOUND THE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOW. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE THE HOT WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN.

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

notedCode 57Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector’s Notes

FOUND A FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEE OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES.

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 24, 2026 · Original Source

License

Jul 30, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 30, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 11, 2024

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SLOWLY DRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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, Sep 11, 2024 · Original Source