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
Result: Pass
No violationsNo violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
14 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 critical2 general Show violations
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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
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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
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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
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical5 general Show violations
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Pass
License · Pass
1 critical1 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 signage at childrens hand sinks. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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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
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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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
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Conditional
License · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical 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; 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
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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
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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 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.
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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: Noted water stained ceiling tiles in the small toddler room. Must replace and maintain.
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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: Replace the stained ceiling tile in the mop sink closet
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Pass
License · Pass
4 general Show violations
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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.
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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: Clean hood and filters above cooking stove and dust build-up on wall behind reach-in freezer in kitchen.
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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.
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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.
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