Kindercare Learning Centers

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Inspections

1. Aug 26, 2026 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     OBSERVED TWO LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS WITH DRY OATS WITHOUT PROPER COMMON FOOD NAME MARKING IN KITCHEN. MUST LABEL BULK AND WORKING FOOD CONTAINERS WITH CONTENTS COMMON NAME. MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED FOOD PREP TABLE BOTTOM SHELF WITH ACCUMULATION WITH DUST IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED LOOSE COVING IN TODDLER ROOM THREES-B BY WATER FOUNTAIN, OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN THE 3RD FLOOR INDOOR PLAY AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES AND REPAIR WALL BASE.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON VENTS IN 3RD FOOR PLAY AREA TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2. Oct 27, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

3. Oct 17, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AVAILABLE. LAST INSPECTION WAS FROM 6/11/24 INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. LOGBOOK SHALL BE AVAILABLE UPON INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

4. Sep 17, 2024 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     Teachers personal food items stored next to children's food in prep cooler, instructed to separate.

5. Mar 21, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

6. Sep 21, 2022 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

7. Aug 22, 2022 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     OBSERVED NO FOOD THERMOMETER ON SITE FOR MEASURING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE METAL STEM FOOD THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON VENTS IN ADULT TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN

8. May 12, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

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

     4-202.15 OBSERVED SOILED CAN OPENER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     5-205.15 PIPING BENEATH HAND WASHING SINK IN TODDLER ROOM RESTROOM LEAKS TO FLOOR WHEN TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING OF HANDSINK IN TODDLER ROOM RESTROOM.

9. May 10, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

     OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON COUNTER IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED SOILED CAN OPENER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     PIPING BENEATH HAND WASHING SINK IN TODDLER ROOM RESTROOM LEAKS TO FLOOR WHEN TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING OF HANDSINK IN TODDLER ROOM RESTROOM.

   • Serious Priority

     SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

     OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKUP IN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN WATER IS DRAINED IN ONE COMPARTMENT IT IS IMPROPERLY DISPOSED TO ANOTHER COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED

10. Oct 14, 2020 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      FOUND TOILET IN WOMENS WASHROOM INOPERABLE. NOTED NEW TOILET IN BOX LOCATED IN HALLWAY. MANAGEMENT STATES THAT THEY'RE WAITING FOR PLUMBER TO INSTALL. WOMEN ARE USING SINGLE STALL MENS WASHROOM AS AN ALTERNATIVE MEASURE. MUST REPAIR TOILET LOCATED IN WOMENS WASHROOM ON 1ST FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND WASHROOM LOCATED IN TODDLER ROOM FILLED WITH UNNECESSARY ITEMS. MUST CLEAN ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND FLOORS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREPARATION AREA FILLED WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE ND MAINTAIN.

11. Dec 18, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER OR MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (MILK) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      FOUND VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE. FOUND NO CLEANING MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND CLEANING MATERIALS (GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS) FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      FOUND BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE CONNECTED TO UTILITY SINK PROFUSELY LEAKING . MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED HANDWASHING SINK ATTACHED TO CHANGE STATION PROFUSELY LEAKING IN ROOM A MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      FOUND ALL TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLES UNCOVERED. MUST PROVIDE COVER TO TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLES.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      FOUND NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

12. Oct 9, 2018 License · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.13 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS UNDER THE UTENSIL SHELVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

13. Jan 22, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED RUST ON THE FLOOR DRAIN LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER THE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS INSIDE BOTH UTILITY ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      OBSERVED SOME WASHBOWLS IN THE WASH ROOMS ON THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR CLASSROOMS ARE IN NEED OF BEING RE-CAULKED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE FOR HOT AND COLD WATER ON THE WASHBOWL LOCATED ON THE LEFT WASHROOM IN THE SECOND FLOOR PLAY ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED BOXES AND TOOL ARTICLES BEING STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR OF THE UTILITY ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE AT LEAST 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN.

14. Mar 22, 2017 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      FOUND THE WASH BOWLS IN THE CLASS ROOMS ON THE 2ND AND 3RD FL IN NEED OF RECAULKING. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND THE WASH BOWLS. MAINTAIN SAME. -INSTRUCTED TO CUT THE SANITIZER HOSE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SO IT DOES NOT REST IN THE SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAIN AND FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA WITH RUST AND DIRT AROUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT AND BEHIND THE DISH WASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN/FLOORS.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      FOUND THE VENTS IN THE ADULT TOILET ROOMS ON THE 1ST FL WITH DIRT/DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      FOUND THE MOP IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE HANGING UP WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.

15. Nov 10, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      Bulk-food containers not labeled in kitchen area, instructed to label and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      floors along wall base and corners in kitchen not clean, instructed to clean and maintain.

16. Jun 29, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

17. Jun 19, 2015 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

      OBSERVED THE GREASE TRAP TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK INSIDE OF THE PREP AREA LEAKING ONTO THE FLOOR AND THROUGH THE TOP OF THE LID. INSTRUCTED T0 REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE GREASE TRAP. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED THE GASKETS TORN INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER INSIDE OF THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN THE GASKETS.

18. Oct 17, 2014 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      MUST CLEAN ALL CONTACT SURFACES IN PREP AREA IE..REFRIGERATOR DOORS AND HANDLES, AND CLEAN ALL RUBBER GASKETS AT REACH IN COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      ALL FOOD MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA. FLOORS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      CEILING TILES IN LAUNDRY ROOM IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE MISSING AND OR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. WALLS IN PREP AREA AND CLASSROOMS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. WALLS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING ABOVE REACH IN FREEZER TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      AIR VENTS IN CHILDRENS CLASSROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. LEAK AT FAUCET ON HANDSINK IN PREP AREA. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

19. Oct 10, 2014 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

      FOUND SEVERAL WASHROOMS AND DIAPER STATION AREAS WITH NO PAPER TOWELS AT HANDSINKS. APPROXIMATELY 6 SINKS WITH NO PAPER TOWELS. DIRECTOR FILLED TOWELS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED HANDWASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      FOUND REAR EXIT DOOR TO ALLEY AREA NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1/4 INCH OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT DOOR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

      OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. DUMPSTER OPENED WITH A BAG OF DIRTY DIAPERS HANGING OUT. INSTRUCTED DIRECTOR TO MAINTAIN DUMPSTER CLOSED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED. OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      MUST CLEAN ALL CONTACT SURFACES IN PREP AREA IE..REFRIGERATOR DOORS AND HANDLES, AND CLEAN ALL RUBBER GASKETS AT REACH IN COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      ALL FOOD MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA. FLOORS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      WALLS IN PREP AREA AND CLASSROOMS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. WALLS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING ABOVE REACH IN FREEZER TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      CEILING TILES IN LAUNDRY ROOM IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE MISSING AND OR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      LEAK AT FAUCET ON HANDSINK IN PREP AREA. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      AIR VENTS IN CHILDRENS CLASSROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.