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LITTLE LEARNERS DAYCARE

6255 S MAYFIELD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638 · Daycare (2 - 6 Years)

Inspection summary

LITTLE LEARNERS DAYCARE has been inspected 16 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since December 5, 2013. The most recent inspection, on September 1, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

5 of 16 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 5 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Pests 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.

  • 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 on December 19, 2025. For example: FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

  • 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 December 19, 2025. 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 September 7, 2018. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • 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 once on September 7, 2018. For example: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

  • 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 September 1, 2026. 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.

16 inspections

  1. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED BOXES/CONTAINERS ON FLOOR IN CLASSROOMS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
  2. Recent Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. License

    4 infractions

    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • WAREWASHING UNIT UNABLE TO PROPERLY SANITIZE, 0PPM OF CHLORINE WHEN TESTED. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD TO REPAIR AND REQUEST REINSPECTION PRIOR TO USING. UNIT NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • NUMEROUS DEAD ORIENTAL ROACHES ON BASEMENT FLOOR. INSTD TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES AND MAINTAIN FLOOR CLEAN
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • INOPERABLE TEMPERATURE GAUGES ON WAREWASHING UNIT. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FULLY OPERABLE.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • DATA PLATE ON WAREWASHING UNIT INACCURATE. WAREWASHING UNIT HAS BEEN CONVERTED TO A LOW TEMPERATURE SANITIZING UNIT (CONTAINER OF CHLORINE SANITIZER CONNECTED TO UNIT) HOWEVER, DATA PLATE STATING HIGH TEMPERATURE UNIT. INSTD TO PROVIDE ACCURATE DATA PLATE AND MAINTAIN
  4. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
  5. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. License

    1 infraction

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 FRUIT FLIES IN THE REAR CLASSROOM ON AND AROUND SHELVING AND WALL. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ABATE FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AND INFORM PEST CONTROL OF THE NEED FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
  7. Canvass

    0 infractions

  8. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • BASEMENT FLOOR NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS/DEAD INSECTS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR
  9. License

    0 infractions

  10. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • BASEMENT FLOOR NOT CLEAN, DIRT/DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • CLUTTER/UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE AREA.
  11. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • 2-102.14n OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • 3-602.11 OBSERVED FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME, INGREDENTS ETC.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • 4-202.15 OBSERVED THE CAN OPENER CUTING/PIERCING PART NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
  12. License

    4 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS. REMOVE WATER OFF FLOOR NEAR WATER HEATER IN BASEMENT AND UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPE FITTING UNDER SINK IN WOMEN WASHROOM.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR CLOGGED TOILET IN SOUTH WASHROOM (NOT FLUSING PROPERLY).
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN SUPPLY ROOM NEAR MEN WASHROOM FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL. REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT, TOILETS, SINKS, ETC IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
  13. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • SHELF LINING ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • BASEMENT FLOOR IN CORNERS AND CORNERS OF DRY STORAGE ROOM, NOT CLEAN, SPIDER WEBS, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  14. License

    1 infraction

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE AT THE FREEZER ICE MAKER,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
  15. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE AT THE FREEZER ICE MAKER,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
  16. License

    0 infractions

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