Little Leaders of Tomorros
301 N Mayfield Ave, Chicago, IL 60644
Daycare (2 - 6 Years) ZIP 60644 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Nov 12, 2025
Little Leaders of Tomorros was last inspected on November 12, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.
Latest inspection
November 12, 2025 · Canvass Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
2 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed restroom doors not self closing. Instructed person in charge to repair doors to be self closing on restrooms and maintain.
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: Bserved damaged area under one compartment sink in kitchen covered with soiled cardboard. Instructed person in charge to remove and properly repair area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
15 inspections on record
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
3 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 approximately 40 mouse droppings scattered in cabinets in kitchen prep area. Instructed person in charge to remove all mouse droopings, clean and sanitize areas, and inform pest control company of need for service. Priority foundation #7-38-020(a). Citation issued.
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: Observed restroom doors not self closing. Instructed person in charge to repair doors to be self closing on restrooms and maintain.
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: Observed damaged area under one compartment sink in kitchen covered with soiled cardboard. Instructed person in charge to remove and properly repair area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed toilet room on 2nd floor across from unused classroom hot water nozzle in disrepair. Instructed to repair and maintain in good condition.
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: 6-501.114 observed 2 storage closets in paul robeson dr classroom as pantry/storage closet with excessive clutter. Instructed to organize all items, remove unnecessary and elevate at least 6 inches off floor.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 6-303.11 observed inadequate lighting throughout the prep kitchen area. Instructed to increase.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
5 general1 paperwork 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 pest activity on the premise during the time of inspection. Noted approximately 5 small live black flies and 15 small rodent droppings on the side of the long counter near the exit door to the boiler room and 2 on the side of the stainless-steel cooling unit in the rear prep area. Noted 3 large live spiders along the wall in the first classroom upon entry to the premises. Recommended to contact pest control for service and eliminate pest activity. Priority foundation violation #-38-020 (a). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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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 (spiders) and cobwebs throughout all windowsills and in corners of both classrooms in play areas. Instructed to remove.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed toilet room on 2nd floor across from unused classroom hot water nozzle in disrepair. Instructed to repair and maintain in good condition.
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: Observed 2 storage closets in paul robeson dr classroom as well as pantry/storage closet with excessive clutter. Instructed to organize all items, remove unnecesary and elevate at least 6 inches off floor.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate lighting throughout prep kitchen area. Instructed to increase.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no valid original city of chicago certified food manager certificate holder on premise during time of inspection while preparing and serving burger patties, green peas, and milk. Instructed to provide at least one and maintain on site at all times. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-012. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
License · Fail
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 hot running water at the front bathroom handwashing sink. Temperature of water was 84.5f at the time of inspection. Instructed to have hot and cold running water at a minimum temperature of 100f at all hand wash sinks. Priority violation 7-38-030(c)
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop head not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
6 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 about an inch opening at the bottom right corner of the side exit door. Instructed to repair as a means of preventing possible pest and insect harboring.
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: Observed no covered receptacles in the toilet rooms located in the front entrance area and the rear near the side exit door. Instructed to provide and maintain.
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: Observed a build up of clutter behind the sliding curtain area and in the rear storage room in the back of the last class located near the stairs to the side exit. Instructed to remove as a means of preventing harboring of pest and insects.
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 the floors throughout the facility along the walls behind the shelving units, book shelves, coat and shoe storage areas with a build up of dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas.
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 the duck boards in the facility along the class walls coming lose and hanging. Instructed to repair 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: Observed paint peeling from the wall between the hand sink and the toilet roll holder in the toilet room located at the front entrance area. Instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed heavy dust build up on ceiling ventilation vents in staff washroom. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed stove not stored underneath ventilation hood. Instructed that all cooking equipment must be store under ventilation hood.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Fail
License · Fail
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 rear side exit door with broken weather strip one inch gap at the right left bottom of door. Instructed to make door tifgt fitting to prevent pest entry.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Evidence of improper pest control inside premises. Obderved approximately 35 mice droppings inside kitchen cabinets. Must clean and sanitize area. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate pest activity. 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 heavy dust build up on ceiling ventilation vents in staff washroom. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed stove not stored underneath ventilation hood. Instructed that all cooking equipment must be store under ventilation hood.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical2 general1 paperwork 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 sign in the staff and children restroom. Instructed to provide a hand washing sign at all hand sinks on premise.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the microwave in the kitchen soiled with food derbis and splash. Instructed to clean.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed the hand sink faucet located in the children restroom to have a leak. Instructed to repair.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of training for all food handlers. Instructed to provide and maintain records at all times.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Pass
License · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to change out thermometer inside the refrigerator.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to replace burnt out light and clean the other light bulb inside of the refrigerator.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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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: 2-201.11 observed no employee health policy provided on the premises. Management instructed to have a signed employee health policy for each employee. Priority foundation 7-38-010. 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 no written clean-up procedure provided for clean-up of vomit and diarrheal events. Management instructed to have a clean-up procedure and supplies. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.18 observed washroom near kitchen area in need of cleaning. Must detail clean and maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
No violations
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
1 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: MUST SEAL THE GAP BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND WALL IN THE 2nd FLOOR CLASS ROOM(BRIGHT FUTURE) TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS. FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE KITCHEN ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE COBB WEBBS,DUST AND DEBRIS.
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Fail
License · Fail
1 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector’s note: Instructed premises to install a exposed hand sink in the kitchen and provide soap and paper towel at said sink. Must bring up to code and maintain.
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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: MUST SEAL THE GAP BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND WALL IN THE 2nd FLOOR CLASS ROOM TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS. FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE KITCHEN ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE COBB WEBBS,DUST AND DEBRIS.
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 12 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.