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LITTLE EXPLORERS LEARNING ACADEMY INC.

6636-6642 W ARCHER AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638 · Daycare (2 - 6 Years)

Inspection summary

LITTLE EXPLORERS LEARNING ACADEMY INC. has been inspected 10 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since November 29, 2018. The most recent inspection, on February 18, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

3 of 10 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 1 infraction recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests, Handwashing and staff hygiene 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.

  • 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 October 15, 2024. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • 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 October 10, 2019. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • 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 November 29, 2018. For example: WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

  • 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 8 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on February 18, 2026. For example: PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

  • Food safety training and certificationLower risk

    Many jurisdictions require a trained or certified person on site, such as a certified food handler. These findings mean the training record or the trained person was missing at the time. They do not by themselves mean anything was handled unsafely.

    Recorded 4 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on October 10, 2019. For example: PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

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.

10 inspections

  1. License

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA ALONG BACKSIDE OF SPACE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
  2. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • MISSING PROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, USING PLASTIC. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN
  3. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED SMALL GAP AT BOTTOM OF EXTERIOR DOOR TO OUTSIDE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL TILE NEAR CABINET. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE
  4. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED NO COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER AVAIALABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020)B)
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WEST WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL MECHANICAL VENTILATION FANS IN WASHROOMS.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.
  6. License

    0 infractions

  7. Canvass

    0 infractions

  8. License

    1 infraction

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • CARDBOARD LINING AT INTERIOR OF CABINETS IN KITCHEN MUST BE REMOVED. AREA MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
  9. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
      • PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (MILK). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AN VERIFIBLE AND EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • MISSING CLEANING SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE NECESSARY SUPPLIES EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • MISSING MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN ALL TOILET ROOMS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
  10. License

    4 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVING THROUGH OUT AND AT INTERIOR OF CABINET UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO SEAL/PAINT ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES SO AS TO SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • NO DRAINBOARD FOR 3--COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • NON WORKING VENTILATION ABOVE OVEN. INSTD TO REPAIR VENTILATION AND MAINTAIN.

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