Little Learners Daycare
6255 S MAYFIELD AVE, Chicago, IL 60638 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Food establishment (Daycare (2 - 6 Years))
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2215555
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Inspections
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Sep 1, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BOXES/CONTAINERS ON FLOOR IN CLASSROOMS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Jan 16, 2026 Recent Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Dec 19, 2025 License · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Priority
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
WAREWASHING UNIT UNABLE TO PROPERLY SANITIZE, 0PPM OF CHLORINE WHEN TESTED. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD TO REPAIR AND REQUEST REINSPECTION PRIOR TO USING. UNIT NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
NUMEROUS DEAD ORIENTAL ROACHES ON BASEMENT FLOOR. INSTD TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES AND MAINTAIN FLOOR CLEAN
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Severity not stated
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
INOPERABLE TEMPERATURE GAUGES ON WAREWASHING UNIT. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FULLY OPERABLE.
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Severity not stated
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
DATA PLATE ON WAREWASHING UNIT INACCURATE. WAREWASHING UNIT HAS BEEN CONVERTED TO A LOW TEMPERATURE SANITIZING UNIT (CONTAINER OF CHLORINE SANITIZER CONNECTED TO UNIT) HOWEVER, DATA PLATE STATING HIGH TEMPERATURE UNIT. INSTD TO PROVIDE ACCURATE DATA PLATE AND MAINTAIN
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Serious
Priority
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Jan 30, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Jan 17, 2024 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Jan 9, 2024 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 FRUIT FLIES IN THE REAR CLASSROOM ON AND AROUND SHELVING AND WALL. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ABATE FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AND INFORM PEST CONTROL OF THE NEED FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Nov 20, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Jul 25, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
BASEMENT FLOOR NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS/DEAD INSECTS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR
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Severity not stated
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Dec 3, 2021 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Oct 24, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
BASEMENT FLOOR NOT CLEAN, DIRT/DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLUTTER/UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE AREA.
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Severity not stated
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Sep 7, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14n OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-602.11 OBSERVED FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME, INGREDENTS ETC.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-202.15 OBSERVED THE CAN OPENER CUTING/PIERCING PART NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Dec 26, 2017 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS. REMOVE WATER OFF FLOOR NEAR WATER HEATER IN BASEMENT AND UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPE FITTING UNDER SINK IN WOMEN WASHROOM.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR CLOGGED TOILET IN SOUTH WASHROOM (NOT FLUSING PROPERLY).
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN SUPPLY ROOM NEAR MEN WASHROOM FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL. REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT, TOILETS, SINKS, ETC IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jun 12, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
SHELF LINING ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
BASEMENT FLOOR IN CORNERS AND CORNERS OF DRY STORAGE ROOM, NOT CLEAN, SPIDER WEBS, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jan 5, 2016 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE AT THE FREEZER ICE MAKER,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Not serious
Minor
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Dec 8, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE AT THE FREEZER ICE MAKER,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Not serious
Minor
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Dec 5, 2013 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 2, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.