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CHILDREN LEARN & PLAY DAY CARE II INC.

6512 S HALSTED ST, CHICAGO, IL 60621 · Daycare Above and Under 2 Years

Inspection summary

CHILDREN LEARN & PLAY DAY CARE II INC. has been inspected 19 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since February 9, 2015. The most recent inspection, on September 16, 2026, found no infractions.

3 of 19 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 0 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene, Pests and Cleaning and sanitizing.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their findings differently, so we group them by what they mean for the people in care. Higher-risk findings are the ones that could directly make someone sick, and they matter more here because young children, older adults and people who are unwell are more vulnerable to infection.

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hand hygiene is the most important way to stop germs spreading between children, residents and staff. Inspectors check that sinks are stocked and easy to reach, that staff wash their hands when required (for example after diapering or before handling food), and that sick staff stay away from work.

    Recorded 6 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on March 24, 2025. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food, supplies and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on September 10, 2024. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Surfaces, dishes and tools that touch food or people must be cleaned and then sanitized or disinfected. Inspectors check sanitizer strength, dishwasher temperatures and how cleaning is done. Poor sanitizing lets germs survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on March 24, 2025. For example: WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Inspectors check that anything that has to be kept at a set temperature, such as chilled or hot food, or equipment like sterilizers, stays in its safe range and that accurate thermometers are on hand. With food, temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning.

    Recorded 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on October 19, 2022. For example: PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food and other products must come from approved sources, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when spoiled, expired or damaged. Labelling also matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on December 7, 2020. For example: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

19 inspections

  1. License

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE 2ND FL STAFF'S TOILET ROOM IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
      • WIPING CLOTH NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • THE WASHBOWL IN THE FIRST/SECOND TOILET ROOM ON THE MAIN FLOOR AND THE HAND SINKS IN THE HALL ALL NEED TO BE RECAULKED AROUND THE TOP. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND THE TOP OF THE WASHBOWLS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • LOWER SURFACE OF CABINET IN THE KITCHEN AREA WITH DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE MAIN FLOOR CLASSROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND IN THE STORAGE CLOSETS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • THE STORAGE CLOSETS IN THE BASEMENT WITH CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR, ELIMINATE CLUTTER, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN THE AREAS.
  3. License Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • THE WASHBOWL IN THE FIRST TOILET ROOM ON THE MAIN FLOOR AND THE HAND SINKS IN THE HALL ALL NEED TO BE RECAULKED AROUND THE TOP. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND THE TOP OF THE WASHBOWLS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. -VENTS IN THE FIRST FLOOR TOILET ROOMS WITH DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • THE STORAGE CLOSETS IN THE BASEMENT WITH CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR, ELIMINATE CLUTTER, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN THE AREAS.
  4. License

    4 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • FOUND 30 SMALL LIVE FLIES ON THE WALLS, CEILING, STORAGE RACKS AND SERVING PANS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL LIVE FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREA AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF FLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • THE WASHBOWL IN THE FIRST TOILET ROOM ON THE MAIN FLOOR AND THE HAND SINKS IN THE HALL ALL NEED TO BE RECAULKED AROUND THE TOP. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND THE TOP OF THE WASHBOWLS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • THE STORAGE CLOSETS IN THE BASEMENT WITH CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR, ELIMINATE CLUTTER, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN THE AREAS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. -VENTS IN THE FIRST FLOOR TOILET ROOMS WITH DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTS.
  5. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND THE TOILET IN THE KITCHEN NOT FINISHED. MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED THE WASHROOM DOOR IN THE KITCHEN NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AS REQUIRED.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE IN THE KITCHEN BEHIND THE REFRIGERATORS AND IN THE FOOD PANTRY.
  6. License

    2 infractions

    • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • OBSERVED VARIOUS COLD TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 44-49 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED: 4 POUNDS CREAM CHEESE, 4 GALLONS MILK, AND 1 POUND EGG AND SAUSAGE SANDWICHES ($50). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
      • OBSERVED COOLER WITH AN INADEQUATE INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 45 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COOLERS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. UNIT TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
  7. License

    0 infractions

  8. License

    0 infractions

  9. Canvass Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN ALL STORAGE CLOSETS THROUGHOUT,GAS METER CLOSET AND WHERE NEEDED.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL GAP IN WINDOW SEAL IN 4-5 YR OLD ROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN RISING STAR & BUSY BEE ROOMS.
  10. Canvass

    9 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN BASEMENT TOILET ROOM.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE IN SQUEEZE BOTTLES IN REFRIGERATOR.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.75 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS IN KITCHEN ON TOP OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER. 4-5 YRS. OLD ROOM- CLOSET ALONG WALL BASES,COT STORAGE ROOM CLOSET.FOOD STORAGE CLOSET- UNDER STORAGE SHELF.LAUNDRY ROOM-BEHIND WASHER & DRYER,LIGHT BULBS ALONG WALL.BASEMENT ELECTRICAL ROOM.LARGE MOTOR ROOM-NEXT TO BOOK CASE.1ST KIDS TOILET ROOM.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS .CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/7/20.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HANGING SPRING ON BASEMENT TOILET ROOM DOOR.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST SEAL GAP IN WINDOW SEAL IN 4-5 YR OLD ROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN RISING STAR & BUSY BEE ROOMS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN 4-5 YRS. OLD COT ROOM.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN DUST BULD UP FROM WALL VENTS IN 4-5 YRS. OLD ROOM.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST ELEAVTE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN ALL CLASS ROOMS,STORAGE CLOSETS THROUGHOUT,GAS METER CLOSET AND WHERE NEEDED.
  11. License Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR KIT FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
  12. License Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR KIT FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA AT 82.6F AND THE CHILDREN'S TOILET ROOM AT 74.7. A HAND WASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
  13. License

    6 infractions

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED THAT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-012
    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • OBSERVED BULK DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, SUGAR,OATMEAL,ETC. MUST INSTALL
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED INSIDE CABINET AT HANDWASHING SINK IN BASEMENT NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED WALL AREAS IN BASEMENT NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS AND INSIDE FOOD PANTRY CLOSET. MUST CLEAN /MAINTAIN.
  14. License

    1 infraction

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED THE FIRST FLOOR FIRST RESTROOM CEILING VENT DUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST. ALSO CLEAN CEILING FAN BLADES ON THE SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA.
  15. License

    2 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Observed stained ceiling tiles over kids area on floor 1. Must replace. Observed hole in wall of hallway restroom on floor 2. Must repair and maintain same.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Observed slow draining hand sink in kitchen area. Must repair and maintain same.
  16. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • STAFF TOILET ROOM DOOR IN 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTD TO CORRECT SAME.
  17. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE IN BASEMENT AND ALSO ON 2ND FLOOR IN STORAGE CABINET. INSTD TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. VIOLATION 7-38-020 SERIOUS
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • STAFF TOILET ROOM DOOR IN 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTD TO CORRECT SAME.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER CAPABLE OF MONITORING COLD FOODS 40F OR BELOW, AND HOT 140F OR ABOVE.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE CLOSETS. INSTD TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES.
  18. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF STORAGE CABINETS IN 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND AT CORNERS UNDER SERVICE TABLE AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REMOVE CHIPPING PAINT FROM WALL OF 2ND FLOOR CHILDRENS COAT/COT ROOM, RE-PAINT.
  19. License

    4 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN THE SHELVING INSIDE OF THE STORAGE CADINETS AND INSIDE THE DEEP FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE IN THE 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN AND STORAGE ROOM AND CLOSET, 1ST FLOOR STORAGE ROOM TO REMOVE DEBIS.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE TOILET ROOM DOOR IN THE KITCHEN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.

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