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I Learn Center of Chicago

2650 N Ashland AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60614 · Daycare Above and Under 2 Years

Inspection summary

I Learn Center of Chicago has been inspected 15 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since April 15, 2014. The most recent inspection, on August 18, 2026, found no infractions.

5 of 15 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: Cleaning and sanitizing, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Food temperature control.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

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.

  • 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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on November 27, 2023. For example: WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

  • 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 2 times on October 19, 2018. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • 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 2 times on October 6, 2016. For example: FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

  • 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 once on April 15, 2014. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be clean and in good repair, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate health risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 11 times across 8 separate inspections, most recently on September 2, 2025. For example: GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

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.

15 inspections

  1. License

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED OVER 20 RAT DROPPINGS ON GROUND BY OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
  3. License

    3 infractions

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • NOTED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR OF STAIRWAY TO BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING KEEPING ITEMS A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • NOTED BROKEN HANDLE ON TOILET FURTHEREST FROM WASHROOM DOOR IN "TWO'S WASHROOM". INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED MISSING FLOOR TILE ON STAIRWAY TO BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • NOTED BLOWN OUT LIGHTBULB IN MOP SINK CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN ALL AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
  4. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • OBSERVED HOT WATER IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK REACH A MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 103 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HOT WATER REACHES A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 110 F. HOT WATER REACHED 110 F AFTER WAITING APPROXIMATELY 15 MINUTES. THE MANAGER STATED THAT THE FACILITY WAS CLOSED FOR 4 DAYS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
  5. License

    0 infractions

  6. Canvass

    0 infractions

  7. License

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • HOLE AROUND PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN ALSO AT STAFF WASHROOM, MUST SEAL WITH EASILY CLEANABLE APPLICATION
  8. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN MOP CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
  9. License

    6 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • 2-102.14(N) THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 2-501.11 THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR TO HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
      • 3-304.14 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 5-204.12 BACKFLOW PREVENTER NOT LOCATED AT THE SERVICE SINK LOCATED INSIDE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • 6-501.14 OBSERVED DUST BUILD-UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE STAFF WASHROOM AND PRESCHOOL WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  10. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 28. * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
      • OBSERVED INSPECTION SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW, DATED 6/22/2015. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS DISPLAY THE LAST INSPECTION SUMMARY, WHICH WAS 10/6/2016, PRIOR TO TODAY'S INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B)
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST REPAIR WALL BASE AT THE TOP OF THE BASEMENT STAIRCASE. REPAIR PEELING PAINT IN TALENTED TIGERS CLASSROOM. ALSO, REPAIR WALL DAMAGE ON HALLWAY WALL NEAR FRONT ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN THE TOILET ROOM IN THE KITCHEN, CURIOUS CATERPILLAR AND TALENTED TIGERS CLASSROOMS, AND THE MOP CLOSET ON THE MAIN LEVEL. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN TOILET ROOM IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
  11. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF SMALL REFRIGERATOR IN INFANTS ROOM AT 55.0F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED INSIDE.MANAGER ADJUSTED REFRIGERATOR AND NOW IS AT 40.9F AT THIS TIME .MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ON HOT HOLDING UNIT SUCH AS 2LBS. COOKED HAMBURGERS 127.8F,1LB. COOKED PEAS & CARROTS 131.2F,INSIDE OF REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN 1.55LBS.CUT CANTALOUPE 45.1F,.46 OZ. BURGER SAUCE 48.6F,INSIDE OF INFANTS REFRIGERATOR A OPENED .5QT.INFANT FORMULA 48.5F DATED 10/5/16.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER .MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING AT 140.0F OR ABOVE. APPX. 8LBS. $42.75(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN INFANTS AND PRESCHOOL ROOMS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES NEAR ENTRY DOOR IN TODDLERS ROOM,GAPS IN WALL BASES IN PRESCHOOL ROOM AND TOILETROOM
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN PRESCHOOL ROOM.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT
  12. Canvass

    0 infractions

  13. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  14. License Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER . INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL IN SANITATION CLASS AND BE CERTIFIED UNDER CITY OF CHICAGO.
    • 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
      • MUST REMOVE PLUMBER'S PUTTY AROUND THE SINK DRAIN OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE WITH US FOOD GRADE SILICON.
  15. License

    6 infractions

    • 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
      • NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP/KITCHEN AREA. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRFSSURE.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • FRONT,SIDE AND EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOORS. NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK UNDER CERTIFIED PEST CONTROL COMPANY WITH IDPH LICENSE COMPANY'S NO. AND MAP WHERE THE BAIT ARE LOCATED.
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER . INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL IN SANITATION CLASS AND BE CERTIFIED UNDER CITY OF CHICAGO.
    • 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
      • NO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH METAL DRAIN BOARD.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSER DEVICE ON THE DOOR OF THE STAFF WASHROOM.
    • 70. NO SMOKING REGULATIONS
      • INSTRUCTED TO POST A "NO SMOKING" SIGN ON ALL ENTRANCE DOOR.

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