Pass

Links to Learning Child Care

8515 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60617

Daycare Above and Under 2 Years ZIP 60617 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of May 19, 2026

Links to Learning Child Care was last inspected on May 19, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.

Latest inspection

May 19, 2026 · License

Pass

Result: Pass

No violations

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

Inspection history

14 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  2. Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations

  3. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: 5-202.12 (b-d) : must adjust faucet handles at hand sinks for the children to stay on longer for hand washing.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 : must repair or replace leaky back flow device on mop sink.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 : must repair or replace loose wall base behind refrigerator in kitchen,stained ceiling tile in kid's toilet room,gap in window sill in infants room,lower wall damaged & loose wood flooring in pre- k room,gap in front window frame.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical5 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Must adjust faucet handles at hand sinks for the children to stay on longer for hand washing.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from cubbies in pre-k/2 yrs. Old room.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace leaky back flow device on mop sink.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no outside commercial dumpster on site only city garbage cans. Must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-020(b)

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace loose wall base behind refrigerator in kitchen,stained ceiling tile in kid's toilet room,gap in window sill in infants room,lower wall damaged & loose wood flooring in pre- k room,gap in front window frame.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must elevate articles off of floor and away from walls in furnance room & 2yr old room.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  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 signage at childrens hand sinks. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed dead insects near front door. Instructed manager to remove, clean and sanitize.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  6. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometers in the mini refrigerator located in the infant room. Instructed to provide conspicuous and easily readable thermometers inside all coolers units.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

  7. Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations

  8. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  9. Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No employee health policy; instructed manager 90 days to comply; no citation issued. Corrected on site.

      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: No clean up policy; instructed manager 90 days to comply; priority foundation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

  10. Pass

    Canvass · 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: Observed spider cobwebs on ceiling and wall by the front door. Instructed to remove/clean and maintain. Observed water damaged ceiling tiles with hole in food prep area, water damaged ceiling tiles in classrooms, and holes/crevices on wall next to ventilation attached on wall located at front window.

  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: Noted water stained ceiling tiles in the small toddler room. Must replace and maintain.

  12. Pass

    Canvass · 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: Replace the stained ceiling tile in the mop sink closet

  13. Pass

    License · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean floors along the bases of the walls and in corners in furnace room, janitor,s closet and behind cooking stove in kitchen.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean hood and filters above cooking stove and dust build-up on wall behind reach-in freezer in kitchen.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

      Inspector’s note: Attach a self-closing device to employee washroom door.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace missing stopper for 3 compartment sink.

More in ZIP 60617

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 6 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.