Leaps Of Learning Childcare Center INC

Year by year

Inspections

1. Sep 8, 2026 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN KITCHEN HANDSINK AND DRAINBOARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD OR MOVE DRAINBOARD/ DRYING RACK TO PREVENT POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION.

2. Nov 19, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT RIGHT SINK IN CHILDREN WASHROOM IN SOUTH CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON VENTILATION FAN IN NORTH CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR MIDDLE CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED VENTILATION FAN NOT OPERABLE IN WASHROOM IN MIDDLE CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE OPERABLE VENTILATION IN WASHROOM.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED NO LIGHT IN STORAGE CLOSET IN MIDDLE CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN STORAGE CLOSET.

3. Oct 16, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     THE SINK IN THE REAR TOILET ROOM BY THE KITCHEN NEEDS TO BE RECAULKED AT THE TOP. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     THERE'S A LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE WASH COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING. -MUST INCREASE THE PRESSURE OF THE WATER IN THE STAFF'S TOILET ROOM.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS IN THE CLOSETS HAS DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOMS WITH DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

4. Dec 1, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED A STICKY TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH BUGS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID STICKY TRAP TO MONITOR ACTIVITY AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

     OBSERVED THE KITCHENWARE ON THE WIRE RACK UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT SAID KITCHENWARE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK AND IN THE INSIDE OF THE METAL PLATFORM UNDER THE HOT WATER TANK WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS; BOTH MENTIONED AREAS WERE OBSERVED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED NO LIGHT IN THE STORAGE CLOSET ACROSS THE SHINING STAR CLASSROOM AND IN THE TOILET ROOMS NEAR THE SOUTH CLASSROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.

5. Aug 29, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED EXIT DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED IN NORTH CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL 1/4" GAP UNDERNEATH DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED WATER STAINED/DETERIORATING WALLS ABOVE WINDOWS IN ROOM DESIGNATED FOR 4-6 YEAR OLDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

6. Nov 6, 2020 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT SEVERAL WASHBOWL SINKS (MIDDLE CLASSROOM AND REAR WASHROOM NEAR KITCHEN). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     5-205.15 OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING WASHBOWL BASIN IN MIDDLE WASHROOM LOCATED IN SOUTH CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.

7. Nov 4, 2020 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS (COOKED PASTA) WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT SEVERAL WASHBOWL SINKS (MIDDLE CLASSROOM AND REAR WASHROOM NEAR KITCHEN). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD-HOLD TEMPERATURES OF (TCS) FOODS,( MILK, CHEESE AND CREAM CHEESE) INSIDE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR UNIT. COLD TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 41.F OR BELOW. PERSON IN CHARGE IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 7 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $15 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

     NOTED IMPROPER COLD-HOLD TEMPERATURE OF KITCHEN 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT 48.4F. ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS SHALL MAINTAIN A PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. REFRIGERATOR MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (CDPH). PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING WASHBOWL BASIN IN MIDDLE WASHROOM LOCATED IN SOUTH CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.

8. Jul 11, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

9. Jul 9, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED IMROPER COLD TEMPERATURES OF (TCS) FOODS,( MILK) INSIDE REFRIGERATOR AT 51.F. INSTRUCTED THAT COLD TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 41.F OR BELOW. APPROX 5-LBS OF MILK WAS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY (PIC)-COS AT COST APPROX $6.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

     OBSERVED REFRIGERATOR IN PREP ARE MAINTAINING IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 48.9F.MUST REPAIR. REFRIGERATOR MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. MUST HAVE COOLER REPAIRED BY REINSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005

10. Aug 30, 2018 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      4-101.19 OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS STORED NEXT TO STOVE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN STOVE AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.11 OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALL UNDER WATER FOUNTAIN IN SOUTH CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS.

11. Aug 21, 2018 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      2-201.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      4-302.12(B)OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER WITH SMALL DIAMETER PROBE DESIGNED TO MEASURE FOOD OF THIN MASSES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-501.111 OBSERVED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED INSIDE BOTTOM OF RIGHT CHILDREN STORAGE LOCKER IN SOUTH CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      4-501.11 OBSERVED NO STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS. 4-101.19 OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS STORED NEXT TO STOVE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN STOVE AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.11 OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALL UNDER WATER FOUNTAIN IN SOUTH CLASSROOM INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS. OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN CLASSROOM AND OFFICE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS AND MAINTAIN.