CHAPTER 4-76
CHILD CARE INSTITUTION*

* Editor’s note – Coun. J. 5-9-12, p. 27485, § 42, repealed former Ch. 4-76, which pertained to children’s activities facilities. Coun. J. 7-30-97, p. 50612, had repealed an earlier Ch. 4-76, which pertained to dispensaries.

4-76-010   Definitions.

4-76-020   Notice.

4-76-030   Inspection.

4-76-040   Penalty.

4-76-010 Definitions.

   For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply:

   “Departments” means the Department of Buildings, the Department of Public Health, and the Chicago Fire Department.

   “Institution” means a child care institution as defined in Section 2.06 of the Child Care Act of 1969, codified at 225 ILCS 10/2.06, and operating within the City of Chicago.

(Added Coun. J. 7-25-18, p. 81440, § 1)

4-76-020 Notice.

   Each Institution shall provide the Departments all of the following information: (1) the name, address, email, and mobile telephone number for a contact person(s) responsible for administering, supervising or managing each Institution location within the City; (2) the address of every such Institution; (3) the average number of children housed at every such Institution; and (4) the average age groups of children housed in every such Institution categorized as: (i) birth to two years old; (ii) three to eight years old; (iii) nine to 12 years old; and (iv) 12 to 18 years old.

   Each Institution shall provide such other information as reasonably requested by the Departments to enable them to effectively carry out their duties provided for in this chapter. Provided, however, that no Institution shall be required to provide information in violation of either a governing contract with a state or federal government agency, or that is required or permitted to be withheld from disclosure by state or federal laws applicable to such Institution. The City shall adhere to any confidentiality requirements imposed by state or federal law applicable to information provided by an Institution.

(Added Coun. J. 7-25-18, p. 81440, § 1)

4-76-030 Inspection.

   Upon receiving from an Institution the notice provided for in Section 4-76-020, the Departments shall establish and carry out a coordinated inspection schedule, providing for periodic inspections. The schedule shall be sufficient to ensure public safety and welfare in light of the size and nature of the Institution.

(Added Coun. J. 7-25-18, p. 81440, § 1)

4-76-040 Penalty.

   In addition to any other applicable penalty provided for in the Code for violations of safety, sanitation, health or other requirements, any Institution that violates this chapter shall be subject to a fine of not less than $500.00 nor more than $1,000.00 for each offense. Each day that a violation continues shall constitute a separate and distinct offense.

(Added Coun. J. 7-25-18, p. 81440, § 1)