I Have a Dream Learning Day Care Center
6117-6121 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60636
Daycare Above and Under 2 Years ZIP 60636 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of May 13, 2026
I Have a Dream Learning Day Care Center was last inspected on May 13, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.
Latest inspection
May 13, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
2 general-
GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Placing wet utensils on cloth towels after washing, instructed to air dry and not to use cloth in utensils drying process.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Missing a sink stopper for dish washing 3-comp sink, instructed to obtain.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspection history
12 inspections on record
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Pass
License · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Found no self closing device on employee washroom door; instructed to install.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
7 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Must provide a splash guard at hand sink in kitchen next to 3- compartment sink.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean dust build up on shelving units and cubbies in all classrooms.must defrost ice build up in freezer section in infants refrigerator.
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: Must repair or replace loose wall bases near rear door,school age,2's.cracks in ceiling in kitchen,crack in wall in infants.stained ceiling tile in school age toilet room.
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 scrape chipping paint on walls in kitchen,3-4 old room,infants,school age room to be smooth and easily cleanable.
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 provide a hooking system to hang up wet mops in mopsink closet.
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 mopsink closet,infants electrical closet,staff storage closet.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Must replace burntout lights in kitchen,school age,2's.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
License · Pass
4 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 rear exit door with a 1/4" gap at the bottom. Must repair the concete under door to prevent entry point for pests.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to provide and maintain a garbage with a lid inside the employees wash room as required.
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: Floors need cleaning inside the storage room in the toddlers area in the rear.
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 damaged ceiling tile in the kid washroom in poor repair. Must replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed build up of dust and debris behing shelving and large toys throughout facility. Instructed person in charge to clean 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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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed dusty ventilation fans inside washrooms. Instructed to clean/maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
License · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observe no clean up kit or supplies for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events on site. Establishment shall have supplies when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces. Priority foundation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed the outdoor receptacle with garbage bags over the top and unable to close lid. Refuse shall be removed from the premises at a frequency that will minimize the harbor of insects and rodents.
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: Observed maintenance tools such as brooms, mops, dust pans,tools, etc. Instructed to properly store 6 inches or more off the floor
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 dust, cob webs, and dead bugs throughout the facility including cubbie storage, toy shelves, window sil, and on the floor behind shelving and in corners. Instructed to clean and maintain observed ice build up in the freezer of the staff break room freezer. Instructed to remove ice and maintain
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: No city of chicago food service certificate or manager on site while tcs foods were being prepared. City of chicago food service manager arrived on site at 11:20a.m. City of chicago food service manager shall be present during hours of operation. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 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: 2-102.14 observe no employee health policy on site. Instructed to implement a policy for all food employees and conditional employees. Must provide documentation of employees responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation 7-38-012 no citation issued.
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: 2-501.11 observe no procedure for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events on site. Instructed to implement a procedure and provide all necessary documentation and supplies for handling such events. Priority foundation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.11 found water stained ceiling tiles in the after school classroom and in the toilet rooms. Instructed to replace the ceiling tiles and maintain same. 6-501.12 instructed to clean the vents in the toilet rooms. Remove dirt/dust build up. Maintain same.
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: Observed water damaged ceiling tiles in the class rooms, instructed to replace all damaged tiles. Also clean all class room light shileds. Observed teachers rest room wall south in poor repair, instructed to repair and reseal.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 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: Floors need cleaning in between equipment and cadinets in the kitchen and inside the teachers storage closet to remove debris.
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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 teacher's toilet room. Must replace and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Noted clutter in the teacher's storage closet. Must organize to prevent harborage.
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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: Observed water damaged ceiling tilesin the following areas (ladies restroom, after school room,and 3 year old room), instructed to replace, also there is water stains inside the ceiling light shields, instructed to clean. Observed peeling paint on wall above the music wall, instructed to remove and re-seal.
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Pass
License · Pass
2 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 floor along wallbase and at corners in school age room, kitchen area around heavy equipment. Must 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: Replace stained ceiling tiles at ceiling where needed. Clean window ledging at front in school age area. Must clean.
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