Learning Tree Preschool and Nursery, Inc.
6161 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60629
Daycare Above and Under 2 Years ZIP 60629 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Aug 3, 2026
Learning Tree Preschool and Nursery, Inc. was last inspected on August 3, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.
Latest inspection
August 3, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
2 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed residue on interior shelving of two door refridgerator in kitchen area. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed debris under stairs in basement. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
19 inspections on record
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Pass
License 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 observed water-stained ceiling tiles in the kitchen area above the 3-compartment sink and in the employee washroom. Instructed to clean/replace.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
License · Fail
2 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: Observed evidence of mice/rats on premises. Observed approximately 50-60 mice droppings on the floor in the basement area. Instructed to contact professional pest control company for service, clean and sanitize areas affected in the basement. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.
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: Observed water stained ceiling tiles in the kitchen area above the 3-compartment sink and in the employee washroom. Instructed to clean/replace.
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 Re-Inspection · Fail
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalRepeat violation
A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Previous priority foundation from 4/1/25 report 2614835 not corrected: over 200 rat droppings noted scattered through out basement floor. Instd to remove all droppings, clean and sanitize all affected areas, and contact pest control for service. Citation issued 7-42-090 priority
Official wording (code 59)
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 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: Over 100 rat droppings noted scattered through out basement floor. 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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Pass
License · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Basement floor not clean, dirt/debris. Instd to clean 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: Stained ceiling tiles in childrens room. Instd to replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
License 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 observed missing and damaged floor tiles near the third exit door in the last classroom. Instructed to repair to create a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Must maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
License · Fail
2 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: Observed evidence of rats on premises in basement. Observed over 100 rat droppings on floor along walls in basement and on floor along bottom stairway leading to basement, etc. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020 (a). Citation issued
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: Observed missing and damaged floor tiles near the third exit door in the last classroom. Instructed to repair to create a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Must maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 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: Observed the exit door in baby room not completely rodent proofed as required. Must completely rodent proof door by sealing 1/4 gap at the bottom of the door.
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: Observed water damaged ceiling tiles in kitchen over the 3 compartment sink and classroom across from the kitchen. Instructed manager to repair ceiling and make all surfaces smooth and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
License · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Raw and ready-to-eat foods weren’t kept apart.
Inspector’s note: Raw eggs stored immediately above ready to eat vegetables (lettuce, tomatoes) and milk in refrigeration unit. Instd to store raw foods properly and separate from ready to eat foods. Ciation issued 7-38-005 priority violation.
Official wording (code 15)
Food separated and protected
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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: Ingredient containers in the kitchen area not labeled. Instructed to label ingredient containers. Maintain same.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 2 out of the 6 washbowls in the kids toilet room with very low to no hot water pressure. Instructed to increase and maintain pressure to all washbowls.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Found the receptacles in the staff toilet room with no cover/lids. Instructed to provide lids/covers to the receptacles.
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: Water stained ceiling tiles in the classrooms. Instructed to replace all water stained ceiling tiles and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical1 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 employee health policy in place. Instd to provide and maintain. Priority foundation 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: No procedure for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instd to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Staff toilet tank cover in poor repair, using piece of wood. Instd to properly repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Pass
Canvass · 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: Observed peeling paint around the 3 compartment sink, and by drain board, instructed to remove and reseal.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Light sheilds in older children classrooms in need of cleaning to remove debris. Must clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Handsink in prep area in need of repair. Hot water faucet dripping, mop sink faucet alsoleaking. Must correct and maintain.
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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: Observed cardboard in kitchen over the vent, instructed to remove.
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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 water damaged ceiling tiles thru-out, instructed to replace.also clean all ceiling vents, dusty, and clean inside all light shields.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Observed 2 lights out in the rainbow room, 1out in the snowflakes room, and 3 out in the infant room, instructed to replace all lights that are out in above classrooms.
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
2 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: Worn, loose rubber door gaskets at cooler. Instd to repair same.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: 3-compartment sink slow draining. Instd to repair same. Ventilation above cooking stove in poor repair. Instd to repair same.
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Fail
License · Fail
3 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector’s note: Dumpster containers not covered, both dumpsters overflowing with exposed garbage, unable to close lids. Instd to maintain and have tight fitting lids on containers at all times. Citation issued 7-38-020 serious.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Worn, loose rubber door gaskets at cooler. Instd to repair same.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: 3-compartment sink slow draining. Instd to repair same. Ventilation above cooking stove in poor repair. Instd to repair same.
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