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PATHWAYS TO LEARNING CHILD CARE INC.

6535 S KEDZIE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60629 · Daycare Above and Under 2 Years

Inspection summary

PATHWAYS TO LEARNING CHILD CARE INC. has been inspected 16 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since October 28, 2013. The most recent inspection, on September 2, 2026, recorded 4 infractions.

1 of 16 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 7 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene, Cleaning and sanitizing and Pests.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

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.

  • 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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on September 2, 2026. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • 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 across 3 separate inspections, most recently on October 22, 2025. For example: WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

  • 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 30, 2020. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food and supplies are stored and handled: kept covered, off the floor, and away from anything that could contaminate them. Where food is served, raw meat must be kept away from ready-to-eat food, a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded once on September 24, 2024. For example: CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

  • 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 30, 2020. For example: PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

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

    4 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN STAFF RESTROOM IN FRONT OFFICE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED STAFF TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DISCARDED FURNITURE, BAGS, ETC. IN REAR AREA/PLAYGROUND ON GROUND. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ITEMS FROM PREMISES FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST HARBORAGE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE CLOSET OF HONEYBEE CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
  2. License Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
      • 3-304.14 OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH(S) ON PREP SURFACE AREA IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • 5-501.17 OBSERVED MISSING COVERED RECEPTACLE IN PUBLIC/EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • 6-202.11 OBSERVED DUST/DIRT BUILDUP ON VENTS IN PUBLIC/EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND IN TCONTINUED NON-COMHE KITCHEN OVER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN FURNACE ROOM AND BURNED-OUT LIGHTBULB IN THE TODDLER/CATTERPILLAR CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  3. License Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
      • 3-304.14 OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH(S) ON PREP SURFACE AREA IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • 5-501.17 OBSERVED MISSING COVERED RECEPTACLE IN PUBLIC/EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • 6-202.11 OBSERVED DUST/DIRT BUILDUP ON VENTS IN PUBLIC/EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND IN TCONTINUED NON-COMHE KITCHEN OVER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN FURNACE ROOM AND BURNED-OUT LIGHTBULB IN THE TODDLER/CATTERPILLAR CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM PREVIOUS REPORT #2624215, DATED 9/23/25, IN WHICH FACILITY WAS GIVEN AN EXTENSION FOR ITEM #10: 5-202.12 (A) OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT THE FOLLOWING SINKS NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER: THE BUTTERFLY WASHROOM HAND WASH SINK AT 80.6F, THE HONEYBEES WASHROOM HAND WASH SINK AT 80.3F AND THE JITTERBUG WASHROOM HAND WASH SINK AT 79.9F. INSTRUCTED HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. MANAGER CONTACTED SERVICE TECHNICIAN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
  4. License

    6 infractions

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • OBSERVED FACILITY DID NOT PROVIDE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE FOR MANAGER ON DUTY AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS ARE STORED, HANDLED, PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT THE FOLLOWING SINKS NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER: THE BUTTERFLY WASHROOM HAND WASH SINK AT 80.6F, THE HONEYBEES WASHROOM HAND WASH SINK AT 80.3F AND THE JITTERBUG WASHROOM HAND WASH SINK AT 79.9F. INSTRUCTED HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. MANAGER CONTACTED SERVICE TECHNICIAN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
    • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
      • OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH(S) ON PREP SURFACE AREA IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED MISSING COVERED RECEPTACLE IN PUBLIC/EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH HOLES IN LIDS AND/OR WITH BROKEN LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED DUST/DIRT BUILDUP ON VENTS IN PUBLIC/EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND IN THE KITCHEN OVER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN FURNACE ROOM AND BURNED-OUT LIGHTBULB IN THE TODDLER/CATTERPILLAR CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  5. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • MISSING SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN HANDWASH SINK AND PREP TABLE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • MISSING RECEPTACLE AT HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE RECEPTACLE AT HANDWASH SINK FOR DISPOSAL OF PAPER TOWELS.
  6. License

    2 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN FURNACE ROOM AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  7. License

    4 infractions

    • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
      • OBSERVED PLATES, BOWLS AND ALUMINUM PANS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL ARTICLES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED COTS, EQUIPMENT AND OTHER SUPPLIES STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DEBRIS ON KITCHEN FLOOR IN CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AROUND KITCHEN AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
  8. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
      • OBSERVED PLATES, BOWLS AND ALUMINUM PANS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL ARTICLES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED COTS, EQUIPMENT AND OTHER SUPPLIES STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DEBRIS ON KITCHEN FLOOR IN CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AROUND KITCHEN AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
  9. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  10. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 50.0F OF MILK INSIDE SMALL COOLER IN INFANT ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD TCS FOOSA AT 41.0F OR BELOW. MILK REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY PIC- AT COST APPROX $5.00 /8LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL. OBSERVED 89 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER HANDWASHING SINK AND ON THE SIDE OF COOLER INSIDE INFANT ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AREAS.RECOMMENED PEST SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)
  11. License

    7 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY WHERE ALL FOOD/CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES ACKNOWLEDGES THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN REPORTING ANY ILLNESSES TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUE
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • FOUND NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A PROCEDURE AND PROVIDE A CLEAN UP KIT FOR HANDLING THOSE EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • FOUND THE REAR DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED AT HE BOTTOM (1/4" GAP). INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTED AT BOTTOM. MAINTAIN SAME.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • THE FRONT STAFF TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE HAS NO LID/COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RECEPTACLE WITH A LID/COVER. MAINTAIN SAME.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS OF THE LAUNDRY/MOP SINK ROOM WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FOUND THE WALL AROUND THE MOP SINK DAMAGED AND WITH HOLES. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN WALL.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET THE FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF THE REQUIREMENTS WERE MET. MAINTAIN CURRENT CERTIFICATES.
  12. License

    1 infraction

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • TODDLER TOILET ROOM (2 TOILETS AND HANDSINK) WITHOUT WALLS/DOOR AND OPEN TO CLASSROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE FULLY ENCLOSED TOILET ROOMS WHICH INCLUDES WALLS, AND DOOR, FLOOR TO CEILING. 3 OTHER CHILDREN TOILET ROOMS WITH HALF DOORS. INSTD TO HAVE DOORS ABLE TO FULLY ENCLOSE TOILET ROOM, FLOOR TO CEILING. SEAL GAP IN WALL AROUND WINDOW IN REAR FURNACE ROOM.
  13. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED THE BOTTOM DRAWER OF THE STOVE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
  14. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS IN REAR FREEZER STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. FLOORS THROUGH IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WALLS IN REAR FREEZER STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. CEMENT WALLS ARE CRUMBLING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  15. License

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED THE BOTTOM STORAGE DRAWER OF THE STOVE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELD NOT CLEAN IN THE HEAD START CLASS ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
  16. License

    1 infraction

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • TOILET ROOM WALLS WITH WORN SURFACES. PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN PREP AREA. REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND PAINT WORN SURFACES.

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