Pass

Learn Together Grow Together Child Development Cen

1455 W 63rd St, Chicago, IL 60636

Children's Services Facility ZIP 60636 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Sep 22, 2025

Learn Together Grow Together Child Development Cen was last inspected on September 22, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.

Latest inspection

September 22, 2025 · License

Pass

Result: Pass

No violations

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

Inspection history

22 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 : observed a gap in left corner of infants exit door must make door tight fitting.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-903.11 (a;b;d) : must invert multi-use utensils on dish storage shelves in kitchen.

      Official wording (code 44)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) : must clean dust build up from shelving units in preschool room.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: : 6-201.13 : must repair or replace pre-school- damaged wall base trim.toddlers-damaged and loose floor trim around floor tiles .infants room-damaged floor tile near rear door and water damaged walls.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: : 6-201.11 : must clean debris build up on walls in pre-school & toddlers room.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 4-202.18 : must replace missing filters at hood of cooking equipment.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  2. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical6 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed hot running water temperature at hand sinks in pre-school room-90.3f.infants room-89.6f.kids toilet room hand sinks -79.9f,85.8f,78.8f.staff toilet room-91.4f. Must have hot running water at 100.0f must repair and maintain.(priority 7-38-030(c)(citation issued)

      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 a gap in left corner of infants exit door must make door tight fitting.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Must invert multi-use utensils on dish storage shelves in kitchen.

      Official wording (code 44)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean dust build up from shelving units in preschool room.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace pre-school stained ceiling tiles & damaged wall base trim.toddlers-damaged and loose floor trim around floor tiles & stained ceiling tiles.infants room-damaged floor tile near rear door,stained ceiling tiles and water damaged walls.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up on walls in pre-school & toddlers room.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must replace missing filters at hood of cooking equipment.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  3. Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations

  4. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed items stored on floor throughout classrooms of facility. Instructed person in charge to remove items from floor and organize to prevent the harborage of pest.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris and grime in corners throughout classrooms of facility and in utility closet. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain all areas.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 40 mouse dropping scattered throughout classrooms of facility:behind shelving, along floors,baseboards and corners, behind cleaning supples in utility closet.instructed person in charge to remove all dropping, sanitize areas and inform pest control serivce. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed items stored on floor throughout classrooms of facility. Instructed person in charge to remove items from floor and organize to prevent the harborage of pest.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris and grime in corners throughout classrooms of facility and in utility closet. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain all areas.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  6. No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

  7. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed filters on ventilation hood in need of cleaning. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  8. Fail

    License · Fail

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalFacility upkeep

      Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water throughout the facility. Various temperatures were taken at the kitchen handsink, 3 compartment sink, toilet room handsinks and class room handsinks ranging from 62.2f to 73.4f. Instructed manager that water must be maintained at a minimum of 100f. Priority violation. 7-38-030(c).

      Official wording (code 50)

      Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed items stored on floor in utility closet next to staff toilet room. Instructed manager that all items must be elevated at least 6"inches off floor. Employee removed items off floor at time of inspection.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed filters on ventilation hood in need of cleaning. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  9. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  10. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical5 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage at handsink in kitchen. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed hot water at handsink in infant room 77.5f and hot water at hanksink in toilet room next to infant room 80.2f. Instructed manager that hot water must be maintained at 100.f at all handsinks. Priority violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued

      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 exit door in kitchen no completely rodent proofed. Instructed manager to seal 1/4" or more gap at bottom to prevent entry of pests.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed dead insects on floor near the handsink in infant room. Instructed manager to clean, sanitize and maintain. Dead insects removed during inspection.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed interior of beverage refrigerator in toddler room with crumbs and liquid spillage. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed leak at bottom of larger handsink in toddler room. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed items stored on floor in utility closet. Instructed manager to elevate items six inches off floor to prevent pest harborage and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  11. Closed

    Canvass · Out of Business

    The inspector found this business closed.

    No violations

  12. Pass

    License · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed items stored on the floor in the utility closet. Instructed to properly store 6 inches or more off the floor and maintain

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the staff toilet room receptacle uncovered. Instructed to cover and maintain

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  13. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general 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 on site at the time of inspection. Instructed to obtain and maintain. Priority foundation #7-38-010

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed faucet on the 3 compartment sink leaking. Instructed to repair and maintain

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris on the ground surrounding the outdoor receptacle. Instructed to clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

  14. Closed

    Canvass · Out of Business

    The inspector found this business closed.

    No violations

  15. Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed exposed handsink in infant area not accessible or maintained, basin filled with soap and water and soaking bottles and nipples in sink. This exposed handsink is next to changing table and is to be used for handwashing only, basin to be kept clear at all times. Violation critical 7-38-030 critical.

  16. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 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 stained ceiling tiles in classrooms.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair faucet at handsink in west classroom so as to provide at least 15 seconds of running water without constant pressure of hand on faucet.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Provide thermometers for small refrigerators in classrooms.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Remove prep table from hallway.

  17. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair the leak underneath the right side of the 3 compartment sink. Repair or replace the non-working ventilation fan in the staff washroom.

  18. 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: Lightshields in prep area and in childrens toilet room not clean, dead insects. Clean and maintain.

  19. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Leak at pipe under 3-comp sink in kitchen. Repair same.

  20. Fail

    License · Fail

    1 critical5 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Hand wash sink in prep area containig shredded lettuce not accessible for handwashing, and no paper towels or sanitary hand drying device at same. Provided towels and made handwash sink accessible. Critical violation 7-38-030.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Noted over 40 mice droppings on floor in utility closet, over 30 mice droppings within toddlers changing table in toddler/2yr old room and 15 small flying insects on wall, and sleeping cots in same area. Remove droppings clean/sanitize area. Contact pest control operator for service. Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified food managers certificate posted/or proof provided of certifed manager when potentially hazardous foods (ground turkey, cheese, sliced tomatoes) are being prepared and served. Must provide same. Serious citation 7-38-012.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remmove droppings clean/sanitize affected areas where necessary.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Leak at pipe under 3-comp sink in kitchen. Repair same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Remove clutter in utility closet, clean/sanitize toddlers changing table organize and maintain at all times.

  21. No Entry

    License · No Entry

    No violations

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