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LEARN & GROW CHILDCARE

2818-2820 W NORTH AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60647 · Children's Services Facility

Inspection summary

LEARN & GROW CHILDCARE has been inspected 13 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since October 14, 2014. The most recent inspection, on October 22, 2025, recorded 2 infractions.

3 of 13 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 2 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests, Chemicals and toxic substances and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

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 your health. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • 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 6 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on April 19, 2023. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • Chemicals and toxic substancesHigher risk

    Cleaning products, disinfectants and pesticides must be labelled and stored safely, away from food and from surfaces people touch. Inspectors flag chemicals that could contaminate food or harm people, as well as pest treatments applied without proper supervision.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on January 24, 2022. For example: TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are one of the main ways germs spread, from person to person and onto food and surfaces. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing their hands when required, and sick staff being kept away from work where it matters. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on April 24, 2019. 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 across 2 separate inspections, most recently on November 29, 2018. 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 13 times across 8 separate inspections, most recently on October 22, 2025. For example: PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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.

13 inspections

  1. License

    2 infractions

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED IN CHILDRENS TOILET ROOM 1 OUT 3 HANDSINK DRAINING PIPE LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
    • 55. 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. Canvass

    0 infractions

  3. License

    1 infraction

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT SIDE EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.
  4. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. License

    3 infractions

    • 28. 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.
    • 38. 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.
    • 54. 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. License

    5 infractions

    • 5. 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)
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED AN APPX"1/2" GAP IN CORNER AND ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN RED & INFANTS ROOM.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST SEAL HOLE IN FLOOR IN BASEMENT UNDER METERS.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN KIDS TOILET ROOM.
  7. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE LAUNDRY/STORAGE ROOM. MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE WALLS.
  8. Canvass Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 28. 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.
    • 55. 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.
    • 55. 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.
    • 59. 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. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 36. 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.
    • 38. 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.
    • 55. 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.
    • 55. 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.
  10. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Missing caulk around 3 compartment sink shall be replaced.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Kitchen cabinet lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
    • 34. 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).
    • 35. 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. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 21. * 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. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  13. License

    7 infractions

    • 12. 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.
    • 18. 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.
    • 19. 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.
    • 21. * 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).
    • 37. 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.
    • 38. 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.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS ON SITE.

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