Kiddie Kollege
6025 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60659
Daycare (2 - 6 Years) ZIP 60659 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Feb 18, 2026
Kiddie Kollege was last inspected on February 18, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
February 18, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
No violationsNo violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
18 inspections on record
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Person in charge with no city of chicago sanitation certificate.must provide.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Found evidence of mice at premises.observed 15 rodent droppings inside cabinets at kitchen. Priority foundation.citation issued.7-38-020a.must remove all rodent droppings and notify pest control.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Found no city of chicago sanitation manager certificate while handling tcs foods.(handles milk,yogurt,etc.)priority foundation.citation issued.7-38-012.must provide.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Additional hot water flow is required at washroom inside first class room
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Remove all the debris under the play stairs and inside the cot bed storage
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Broken walls under the three compartment sink.repair smoothly to be able easily cleanable
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed some damaged ceiling panels in the toilet room near the kitchen. Instructed the person in charge to repair damaged ceiling panels and maintain in good repair.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
1 paperwork Show violations
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed one employee with an expired food handler certificate. Instructed the person in charge to renew expired food handler certificate to comply with idph food handler requirement.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Fail
License · Fail
1 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: OBSERVED NO COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER FOR THE REMOVAL OF COMMERCIAL REFUSE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER FOR THE REMOVAL OF COMMERCIAL REFUSE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(b). NO CITATION ISSUED.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed one employee with an expired food handler certificate. Instructed the person in charge to renew expired food handler certificate to comply with idph food handler requirement.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed three hand washing sinks in kids bathroom in front. Water temperature at middle hand washing sink was reading 95.9f and water temperature at right hand washing sink is reading 94.8f. Proper water temperature must be at 100.0f or higher. Must repair issue.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Pass
License · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed several loose and broken tiles near base of wall in bathroom located closest to office. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed burnt out bulb in closet with water heater. Instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical5 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: No person or employee health policy in place. Instructed manager to provide documentation that all food employees are informed of their responsibility to report any disease transmissible through food. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 (a) no citation
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no clean-up policy procedure for vomiting and diarrhea.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation-no citation issued) -7-38.005
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Noted employee working with food wore unapproved jewelry. Must remove all unapproved jewelry.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Must provide proper trashcans with cover for employee bathroom
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must repair and repaint pealing paint walls in dry storage room by employees bathroom.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed that light bulbs are missing in light enclosure over food prep area.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed missing light shield on light bulb over food prep area
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
7 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector’s note: Observed mice droppings in the following areas: 30 to 40 droppings in the front classroom hvac and hot water tank closet. 10 droppings in the rear classroom storage closet. 20 to 30 droppings in the middle classroom hvac closet. 75 to 100 droppings throughout the south end unused classroom and storage areas. Instructed to remove all droppings, sanitize all areas. Recommend having pest control co. Service establishment for mice. Serious violation 7-38-020.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: All bulk food containers must be labeled. All prepared foods must be labeled and dated.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Excessive ice build up in the tall reach-in freezer. Must remove and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Instructed to seal all noted openings and holes in floor baseboards throughout establishment to prevent rodent entry.---floors in the following areas with dirt and debris: inside bed storage closet, inside coat room, behind rear dry storage freezer. Must clean and maintain.---must not use milk crates as a means of elevation in the dry food storage room. Floors must be accessible for cleaning and monitoring.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Water damaged ceiling tiles throughout unused south classroom. Must replace.---hole in the wall next to the mop sink. Must seal. Peeling/damaged wall coving in the mop closet. Must replace/repair.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must provide a drain board for the clean dishes at the three compartment sink.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Employee personal belongings must not be stored in the food prep area.
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Pass
License · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Noted ice build up inside the upright freezer at the dry storage room. Instructed to clean, defrost and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean floors along wall base and underneath shelving especially at the dry storage areas.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Noted dust accumulation inside the bathroom vents. Instructed to clean and maintain.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
5 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4 gap around vent leading to outside in hot water heater room off of first classroom. Vent must be completly sealed with no 1/4 gaps around vent and no light visible from outside. Observed hole in wall of boiler room leading to outside. Hole must be sealed properly with no 1/4 gaps around hole and no light visible from outside. Serious violation 7-38-020
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector’s note: Observed outside garbage can with large hole in cover and not rodentproof. Must replace outside garbage can and keep all garbage cans rodentproof at all times. Serius violation 7-38-020
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed cabinet under sinks in kitchen containing grease trap must be cleaned in detail and maintained.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Observed floors in 1st classroom not clean in corners and along walls. Observed floors of hot water heater room in first classroom not clean and floor tiles in second storage closet within first cleassroom with damager floor tiles. Observed floors in boiler room in second classroom with damager floor tiles. Floors must be restorred to a smooth easily cleanable surface and maintained.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Observed walls and ceilings of hot water heater room in 1st classroom and boiler room in second classroom with cobwebs, dirt and dust. Must clean both rooms in detail.
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Pass
License · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Cabinet shelving, and drawers in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Floors in front classroom by stairs not clean, needs detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage room, and in furnace room not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Damaged/broken floor tiles in rear classrooms shall be repaired/replaced.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in classrooms, bathrooms, shall be repaired/replaced. Walls, ceilings that had peeling paint, exposed plaster in classrooms, shall be repaired/sealed. Wall that had holes/gaps in boiler room, shall be repaired/sealed.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
License · Fail
5 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector’s note: We observed mice droppings indifferent locations of premises,under shelves,behind the shelves and play castle inside the first room, inside the closet and furnace area.. Twenty five or more droppings. Instructed to remove droppings.clean and sanitize area. Serious violation: 7-38-020
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Clean interior of microwave,top part,encrusted food
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Replace missing and broken floor tiles throughout the premises, included in front of washroom in the middle class room and dool house inside the first class room
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Seal hole inside the furnace area,south east corner.observed uneven wall under the two compartment sink in prep area, instructed to provide a smooth ,cleanable and non-absorbent surface.must seal wall, ceiling and around pipe throughout the premises by applying information given .
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Repair heavily leaking water pipe under the three compartment sinks in prep area.observed middle washbowl in children's wash room slowly draining,at middle class room.
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