JERAN DAY SCHOOL + LEARNING CENTER
5610-5612 N MILWAUKEE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60646 · Daycare (2 - 6 Years)
Inspection summary
JERAN DAY SCHOOL + LEARNING CENTER has been inspected 6 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since November 9, 2021. The most recent inspection, on October 21, 2025, recorded 3 infractions.
None of the 6 inspections on record were free of infractions. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 3 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests, Cleaning and sanitizing and Handwashing and staff hygiene.
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.
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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on October 21, 2025. 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 once on October 21, 2025. For example:
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
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 once on April 10, 2025. For example:
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
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 once on October 12, 2023. For example:
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
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 6 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on October 21, 2025. For example:
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
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.
6 inspections
- License
3 infractions
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
- OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT EXIT/ENTRANCE DOOR SWEEP LEADING TO OUTSIDE PLAY AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED ICE BUILD UP ON REACH IN COOLER CONDENSER IN ROOM #3. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP INSIDE COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED ALONG WALLS AND CORNER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF BASEMENT FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
- License
1 infraction
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- OBSERVED DRYING RACK ON METAL SHELF CONNECTED TO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SINK ONLY FOR HANDWASHING.
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- Canvass
1 infraction
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BROWN DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF HANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- Canvass
3 infractions
- 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
- NO THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED SMALL HOLE IN PREP AREA WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- BASEMENT FLOOR DRAIN COVER MISSING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE TIGHT FITTED A FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN BASEMENT.
- 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
- Canvass
3 infractions
- 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
- OBSERVED NO ONE ON SITE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGE CERTIFED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHILE TIME/TEMPERAURE CONTROLLED FOOD IS BEING SERVED. PRIOIRTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
- OBSERVED DOOR SWEEP AT REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO PLAYGROUND NOT RODENTPROOF. OBSERVED GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. REPOSITION DOOR SWEEP SO THAT DOOR IS COMPLETLY RODENTPROOF.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED WALL COVING IN ADULT BATHROOM IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR WALL COVING AND MAINTAIN.
- 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
- License
1 infraction
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED SMALL HOLES IN WALL ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL HOLES. ALSO OBSERVED TORN BASEBOARDS IN WOMEN'S BATHROOMS BY HAND SINKS. MUST SEAL.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
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