Pass

Pathways to Learning Child Care Inc.

6535 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60629

Daycare Above and Under 2 Years ZIP 60629 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Sep 2, 2026

Pathways to Learning Child Care Inc. was last inspected on September 2, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 4 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

September 2, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

1 critical3 general
  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

    Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

    Inspector’s note: 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.

    Official wording (code 10)

    Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed staff toilet room door not self closing. Instructed person in charge to install self closing device on door and maintain.

    Official wording (code 53)

    Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

    Inspector’s note: 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.

    Official wording (code 54)

    Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: 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.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

16 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed missing covered receptacle in public/employee washroom. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  2. Fail

    License Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalRepeat violation

      A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 59)

      Previous priority foundation violation corrected

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed missing covered receptacle in public/employee washroom. Instructed to provide

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  3. Fail

    License · Fail

    1 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing covered receptacle in public/employee washroom. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Missing splashguard inbetween handwash sink and prep table. Instd to provide and maintain

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Missing receptacle at handwash sink in prep area. Instd to provide receptacle at handwash sink for disposal of paper towels.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

  5. Pass

    License · Pass

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink in employee restroom. Instructed manager to provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floors along walls and corners in furnace room and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  6. Pass

    License · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed plates, bowls and aluminum pans not properly stored. Instruced manager to invert all articles to prevent contamination.

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in staff toilet room. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed cots, equipment and other supplies stored on floor in storage closet. Instructed manager to elevate all items to prevent pest harborage.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris on kitchen floor in corners. Instructed manager to detail clean around kitchen and underneath equipment and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  7. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed plates, bowls and aluminum pans not properly stored. Instruced manager to invert all articles to prevent contamination.

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in staff toilet room. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed cots, equipment and other supplies stored on floor in storage closet. Instructed manager to elevate all items to prevent pest harborage.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris on kitchen floor in corners. Instructed manager to detail clean around kitchen and underneath equipment and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  8. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  9. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: 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)

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  10. Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 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

      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: 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

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Found the rear door not rodent/insect proofed at he bottom (1/4" gap). Instructed to make door tight fitted at bottom. Maintain same.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: The front staff toilet room receptacle has no lid/cover. Instructed to provide a receptacle with a lid/cover. Maintain same.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found the floors in the corners of the laundry/mop sink room with dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floors.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found the wall around the mop sink damaged and with holes. Instructed to fix and maintain wall.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: All food handlers must meet the food handlers requirements and provide proof the requirements were met. Maintain current certificates.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  11. Pass

    License · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: 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.

  12. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the bottom drawer of the stove not clean, instructed to clean.

  13. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • 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 rear freezer storage area in need of repair. Cement walls are crumbling. Must repair and maintain.

  14. Pass

    License · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the bottom storage drawer of the stove not clean, instructed to clean.

    • 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 light shield not clean in the head start class room, instructed to clean.

  15. Pass

    License · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Toilet room walls with worn surfaces. Peeling paint on ceiling in prep area. Remove peeling paint and paint worn surfaces.

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