Learn & Grow Childcare

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Inspections

1. Oct 22, 2025 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED IN CHILDRENS TOILET ROOM 1 OUT 3 HANDSINK DRAINING PIPE LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED CHIPPING/PEELING PAINT IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: KIDS PLAY AREA BEHIND PLAY KITCHEN, AND IN INFANTS ROOM NEAR CRIBS. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

2. Apr 4, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

3. Apr 19, 2023 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT SIDE EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.

4. Feb 2, 2022 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

5. Jan 24, 2022 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

     OBSERVED RODENT BAIT (GREEN PELLETS) STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT AND IN A PLASTIC BAG. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL RODENT BAIT SHALL BE CONTAINED IN COVERED, TAMPER RESISTANT BAIT STATIONS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-015. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT MAINTAINED. PREMISES HAS ONLY ONE INSPECTION REPORT IN THE PEST CONTROL BOOK FROM THE LAST 12 MONTHS. MANAGEMENT INSTRCUTED TO HAVE A MINIMUM OF 2 PEST CONTROL SERVICES PER YEAR. MUST PROVIDE A RECENT PEST CONTROL INSPECTION REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     OBSERVED GARBAGE OVERFLOWING OVER THE TOP OF THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER SO THAT THE LID COULD NOT BE CLOSED AND GARBAGE ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE DUMPSTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE GARBAGE PICKUP SO THAT THE DUMPSTER LIDS CAN BE CLOSED AND TO MAINTAIN THE GARBAGE AREA CLEAN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

6. Apr 24, 2019 License · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED AN APPX"1/2" GAP IN CORNER AND ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN RED & INFANTS ROOM.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST SEAL HOLE IN FLOOR IN BASEMENT UNDER METERS.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN KIDS TOILET ROOM.

7. Dec 10, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE LAUNDRY/STORAGE ROOM. MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE WALLS.

8. Dec 6, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

     7-206.12 OBSERVED MULTIPLE BAGS OF RODENT POISON/BAIT STORED ON THE FLOOR AND ON THE TABLES IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL RODENT BAIT AND POISON IN CLOSED CONTAINERS. PRIORITY 7-38-015. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-201.11 OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE LAUNDRY/STORAGE ROOM. MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE WALLS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-501.12 OBSERVED NUMEROUS SPIDERWEBS ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

     8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #38 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2240821 ON 11/29/18: 38 - OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 70 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS, AND LAUNDRY ROOM. ALSO OBSERVED MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FOOD STORAGE SHELVES ABOVE THE CHEST FREEZER AND ON THE LEDGES AND DUCT WORK IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE THE RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

9. Nov 29, 2018 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     6-501.111 OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-501.12 OBSERVED NUMEROUS SPIDERWEBS ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-201.11 OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE LAUNDRY/STORAGE ROOM. MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE WALLS.

10. Sep 29, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Missing caulk around 3 compartment sink shall be replaced.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Kitchen cabinet lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Floors in bsmt storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Wall by 3 compartment sink in kitchen prep area had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed. Walls in children's bathrooms that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed.

11. Nov 30, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier) Corrected on site

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (CHICKEN, TACOS ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012

12. May 5, 2015 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

13. Oct 14, 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 NO SOAP AND NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT ANY OF THE EXPOSED HANDSINKS ON PREMISES OR IN THE WEST TOILETROOM. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND TO MAINTAIN.

    • 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

      NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FOR FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CONTACT A PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND OBTAIN A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK THAT CONTAINS A MAP OR LIST OF BAIT STATIONS, A COPY OF THE IDPH LICENSE FOR THE COMPANY OR THE LICENSE NUMBER PRINTED ON ALL SERVICE TICKETS, AND THE INITIAL SERVICE TICKET/RECEIPT AND TO MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      NO DUMPSTER FOR FACILITY PRESENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CONTACT A GARBAGE/SCAVENGER SERVICE TO OBTAIN A DUMPSTER AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE FOR LICENSE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS SERVED AND OR PREPARED AND SERVED TO A MAJORITY OF AN IMMUNO COMPROMISED POPULATION (YOUNG CHILDREN).

    • Not serious Minor

      TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

      INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND NO HOT WATER AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE NORTHEAST CLASSROOM WHILE ADJACENT HANDSINKS ARE EASILY ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS ON SITE.