Pathways to Learning Child Care Center
3450-3454 W 79th St, Chicago, IL 60652
Childrens Services Facility ZIP 60652 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of May 18, 2026
Pathways to Learning Child Care Center was last inspected on May 18, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations, including signs of pests.
Latest inspection
May 18, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
3 general-
GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed the rear exit door open and interior screen door not sealed at the bottom. Instructed to provide a weather strip to prevent possible entry point for pests.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed debris inside the 2-door cooler on the shelf, ceiling and fan. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed the washroom doors adjacent from the kitchen not self closing. Must provide and maintain a self closing device.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspection history
20 inspections on record
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Pass
License · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed syrup and ketchup bottles without identification labels. Instructed to provide labels to bottles and maintain.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed cookware stored under counter not inverted. Instructed to invert cookware and maintain
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed loose faucet (right handsink) in explorers toilet room. Instructed to repair and maintain
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: Observed loose and peeling ceiling tiles in eager beavers room. Instructed to replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical2 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: Pic without valid city of chicago certified manager certificate. Instd to have original city of chicago certified manager certficate on site at all times
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Multi use utensils not inverted during storage. Instd to invert (handle up) during storage and maintain
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.
Inspector’s note: No hot running water through out premises, ranging from 80.1f-82.8f at all sinks. Instd to provide 100f mimimum at all handwash sinks and 110f minimum at 3-compartment sink at all times. Citation issued 7-38-030(c) priority
Official wording (code 50)
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Pic without valid city of chicago certified manager certificate. Instd to have original city of chicago certified manager certficate on site and posted at all times. Citation issued 7-38-012 priority foundation
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Pass
License · Pass
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed missing handwash signage in employee restroom. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed rear bathrooms doors without self closing devices. Must provide self closing devices on bathrooms doors due to close proximity of the kitchen.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
5 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Obsevred a 1/4" gap at the bottom of rear interior screen door. Must provide door sweep to prevent entry point for pests.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed 10 mice droppings scattered on the floor in the corner in the laundry room, 20 droppings scatterd on the floor and dry storage shelving in the kitchen. Must remove and detail clean affected areas. Priority foundation citation issued #7-38-020(a).
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed can opener in the prep area with leftover food debris. Must clean, sanitize, and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed rear bathrooms doors without self closing devices. Must provide self closing devices on bathrooms doors due to close proximity of the kitchen.
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: Observed the storage room next to the kitchen very clutterd. Instructed to organize and elevate 6" off the floor for cleaning and monitoring purposes.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-201.11: missing ceiling tile and openings in ceiling around vent above washer/dryers. Instd to repair and maintain same
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
3 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Mice droppings noted in the following areas: over 15 behind washer and dryer, 0ver 10 behind water cooler jugs on floor, 6 on ledge nextto stove, 5 on bottom on shelf behind changing table. Instd to remove all droppings, clean and sanitize all affected areas and contact pest control for service. Citation issued 7-38-020(a) priority foundation
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Excessive items and storage on floor in explorer storage closet, unable to access. Instd to organize closet and elevate all storage 6 inches.
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: Missing ceiling tile and openings in ceiling around vent above washer/dryers. Instd to repair and maintain same
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
License · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Cutting boards in need of replacing when worn instructed to replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floors in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle for sanitary napkins in staff washroom. Instructed manager to provide and maintain
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: Observed storage supplies stored on floors. Instrucrted to properly elevate on adequate shelving.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
License · Pass
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signs in staff washroom. Instructed manager to provide hand washing signs at all hand washing sinks used by employees.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in staff washroom. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.
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: Observed damaged floor tiles in kitchen. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.
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: Observed clutter in storage closet in west classroom. Instructed manager to remove all unused articles and equipment to prevent pest harborage.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no clean-up of vomiting and diarrhea procedure on premises during inspection. Instructed to have said policy along with the required clean-up equipment. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued. 7-38-005
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
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: Observed no employee health policy on premises during inspection. Instructed to have said policy. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued. 7-38-010
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 of vomiting and diarrhea procedure on premises during inspection. Instructed to have said policy along with the required clean-up equipment. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued. 7-38-005
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: OBSERVED APPROX. 15 MOUSE DROPPINGS ALONG THE WEST WALL IN THE REAR OF THE 3454 TODDLER ROOM, AS WELL AS APPROX. 15 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE WEST BACK CORNER OF THE MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM AND BEHIND THE EMPLOYEE REFRIGERATOR ON THE EAST WALL IN THE MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM. APPROX. 20 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE KITCHEN AREA ON THE NORTH WALL IN THE CREVICE AND BEHIND THE WATER HEATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL INFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020(a).
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed a 1/4 inch gap on the side of the rear back door in the 3454 toddler classroom. Instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood pieces being used to hold up on of the legs of the prep table in the kitchen. Instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed a hole in the corner of the east wall in the rear of the 3450 toddler classroom. Instructed to repair and maintain.
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: Observed water stained ceiling tiles in the rear of the 3450 toddler classroom. Instructed to replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
License · Pass
1 general Show violations
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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: Half walls noted at toddlers toilet room, instd to have toilet rooms fully enclosed(walls floor to ceiling), and install door.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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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: Half walls noted at toddlers toilet room. Instd to have toilet room fully enclosed (walls floor to ceiling) and install door
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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: 5 mice dropping along wall base behind book case, 20 droppings scattered along wallbase under storage shelves in prep area. Instd to remove droppings, clean and sanitize all affected areas. Contact pest control for service. Violation 7-38-020 serious.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector’s note: Clean multi use utensils improperly stored. Instd to store handle up.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Cutting board worn, stained surfaces. Instd to replace and maintain cutting boards.
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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: Half walls noted at toddlers toilet room. Instd to have toilet room fully enclosed (walls floor to ceiling) and install door.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Employee belongings improperly stored. Instd to store in designated area.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
License · Pass
2 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: Observed, the staff microwave interior in multi purpose room not clean, instructed to clean.
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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 the ceiling in poor repair in the multi purpose room, instructed to repair.
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Pass
License · Pass
2 general Show violations
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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: Need to replace water damaged ceiling tiles, also clean dusty ceiling vents.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Need to clean inside light shields, also replace lights that are out in classrooms.
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