Pass

Kindercare Learning Centers

1501 S State St, Chicago, IL 60605

Children's Services Facility ZIP 60605 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Aug 26, 2026

Kindercare Learning Centers was last inspected on August 26, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 4 violations.

Latest inspection

August 26, 2026 · License

Pass

Result: Pass

4 general
  • GeneralFood handling

    Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

    Inspector’s note: Observed two large food containers with dry oats without proper common food name marking in kitchen. Must label bulk and working food containers with contents common name. Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package and maintain.

    Official wording (code 37)

    Food properly labeled; original container

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed food prep table bottom shelf with accumulation with dust in kitchen. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed loose coving in toddler room threes-b by water fountain, observed damaged ceiling tile in the 3rd floor indoor play area. Must repair or replace damaged ceiling tiles and repair wall base.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed accumulation of dust on vents in 3rd foor play area toilet rooms. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspection history

19 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop heads not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no pest control logbook available. Last inspection was from 6/11/24 instructed manager to provide. Logbook shall be available upon inspection. Priority foundation 7-38-020(c) citation issued

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop heads not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Pass

    License · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Teachers personal food items stored next to children's food in prep cooler, instructed to separate.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  5. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  6. Fail

    License · Fail

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food thermometer on site for measuring temperatures of tcs foods. Instructed manager to provide metal stem food thermometer. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed an accumulation of dust on vents in adult toilet rooms. Instructed manager to clean

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  7. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: 4-202.15 observed soiled can opener. Instructed to clean, sanitize, and maintain can opener

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 piping beneath hand washing sink in toddler room restroom leaks to floor when turned on. Instructed to repair plumbing of handsink in toddler room restroom.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  8. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalFacility upkeep

      Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed waste water backup in three compartment sink. When water is drained in one compartment it is improperly disposed to another compartment. Instructed manager to service sink. Priority violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued

      Official wording (code 52)

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths stored on counter in kitchen. Instructed to store wiping cloths in a sanitizer solution when not in use.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed soiled can opener. Instructed to clean, sanitize, and maintain can opener.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Piping beneath hand washing sink in toddler room restroom leaks to floor when turned on. Instructed to repair plumbing of handsink in toddler room restroom.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  9. Pass

    License · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Found toilet in womens washroom inoperable. Noted new toilet in box located in hallway. Management states that they're waiting for plumber to install. Women are using single stall mens washroom as an alternative measure. Must repair toilet located in womens washroom on 1st floor.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found washroom located in toddler room filled with unnecessary items. Must clean organize and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found floors throughout food preparation area filled with an accumulation of food debris. Must clean sanitize nd maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  10. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Found vomit and diarrhea procedure on site. Found no cleaning materials to clean up said incident. Instructed to provide procedures and cleaning materials (gloves, mask, disposable mop, disinfectant rated for norovirus) for employees to follow and use when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Found back flow prevention device connected to utility sink profusely leaking . Must repair and maintain. Also noted handwashing sink attached to change station profusely leaking in room a must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Found all toilet room receptacles uncovered. Must provide cover to toilet room receptacles.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Found no valid city of chicago food service sanitation manager or manager certificate posted on site while time/temperature control for safety foods (milk) are being prepared and served to the public. A valid city of chicago food service sanitation manager certificate must be on site at all times while tcs foods are prepared and served to the public. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Found no proof of food handler training on site. Must provide proof of food handler training for all food handlers.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  11. Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(n) observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide an employee health policy that includes a signed acknowledgement from each employee. Priority foundation. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 observed no written procedure for responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that can potentially occur inside of the facility. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.13 observed accumulated debris under the utensil shelves in the food prep area. Instructed to clean.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  12. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed rust on the floor drain located in the food prep area. Instructed to remove rust and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food and dirt debris under the 3 compartment sink and under the shelves located in the food prep area. Observed accumulated dirt debris inside both utility rooms. Instructed to clean along the walls and in all corners and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Observed some washbowls in the wash rooms on the 1st and 2nd floor classrooms are in need of being re-caulked. Instructed to repair and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed low water pressure for hot and cold water on the washbowl located on the left washroom in the second floor play room. Instructed to increase water pressure and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Observed boxes and tool articles being stored directly on the floor of the utility room. Instructed to elevate at least 6 inches and maintain.

  13. Pass

    License · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Found the wash bowls in the class rooms on the 2nd and 3rd fl in need of recaulking. Instructed to recaulk around the wash bowls. Maintain same. -instructed to cut the sanitizer hose at the 3-compartment sink so it does not rest in the sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Found the interior of the floor drain and floors in the prep area with rust and dirt around the 3-compartment and behind the dish washing machine. Instructed to remove rust and clean floor drain/floors.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Found the vents in the adult toilet rooms on the 1st fl with dirt/dust build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Found the mop in the mop sink closet not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to properly store hanging up when not in use. Maintain same.

  14. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Bulk-food containers not labeled in kitchen area, instructed to label and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: floors along wall base and corners in kitchen not clean, instructed to clean and maintain.

  15. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  16. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

      Inspector’s note: Observed the grease trap to the 3 compartment sink inside of the prep area leaking onto the floor and through the top of the lid. Instructed t0 repair and maintain the grease trap. Serious violation 7-38-030

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed the gaskets torn inside of the 2 door prep cooler inside of the prep area. Instructed to replace and maintain the gaskets.

  17. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must clean all contact surfaces in prep area ie..refrigerator doors and handles, and clean all rubber gaskets at reach in coolers. Must clean and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: All food must be removed from the floor in the prep area. Floors in prep area in need of cleaning. Must correct and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Ceiling tiles in laundry room in need of replacing where missing and or in poor repair. Must correct and maintain at all times. Walls in prep area and classrooms in need of cleaning to remove all splatter. Walls in prep area in need of cleaning above reach in freezer to remove dust build up. Clean and maintain

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Air vents in childrens classroom in need of cleaning to remove dust build up must clean and maintain at all times. Leak at faucet on handsink in prep area. Correct and maintain.

  18. Fail

    License · Fail

    1 critical8 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area

      Inspector’s note: Found several washrooms and diaper station areas with no paper towels at handsinks. Approximately 6 sinks with no paper towels. Director filled towels. Critical violation 7-38-030 citation issued handwashing facilities not maintained.

    • 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: Found rear exit door to alley area not rodent proofed. 1/4 inch opening at the bottom of the door. Instructed manager to correct door and maintain at all times. Serious violation 7-38-020 citation issued outer openings not protected

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

      Inspector’s note: Outside garbage area not maintained. Dumpster opened with a bag of dirty diapers hanging out. Instructed director to maintain dumpster closed at all times. Serious violation 7-38-020 citation issued. Outside garbage area not maintained.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must clean all contact surfaces in prep area ie..refrigerator doors and handles, and clean all rubber gaskets at reach in coolers. Must clean and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: All food must be removed from the floor in the prep area. Floors in prep area in need of cleaning. Must correct and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Walls in prep area and classrooms in need of cleaning to remove all splatter. Walls in prep area in need of cleaning above reach in freezer to remove dust build up. Clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Ceiling tiles in laundry room in need of replacing where missing and or in poor repair. Must correct and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Leak at faucet on handsink in prep area. Correct and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Air vents in childrens classroom in need of cleaning to remove dust build up must clean and maintain at all times.

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