Leaps of Learning Childcare Center Inc
9011-9015 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
Children's Services Facility ZIP 60619 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Sep 8, 2026
Leaps of Learning Childcare Center Inc was last inspected on September 8, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.
Latest inspection
September 8, 2026 · License
Result: Pass
1 general-
GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed no splashguard between kitchen handsink and drainboard of 3 compartment sink. Must install a washable splashguard or move drainboard/ drying rack to prevent potential contamination.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspection history
11 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water at right sink in children washroom in south classroom. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
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 missing ceiling tiles in rear middle classroom. Instructed manager to replace 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 dust buildup on ventilation fan in north classroom. Instructed manager to 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 no light in storage closet in middle classroom. Instructed manager to provide adequate lighting in storage closet.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed ventilation fan not operable in washroom in middle classroom. Instructed manager to provide operable ventilation in washroom.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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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: The sink in the rear toilet room by the kitchen needs to be recaulked at the top. Instructed to recaulk and maintain.
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: There's a leak at the pipe under the wash compartment sink on the 3-compartment sink in the kitchen. Instructed to fix the leak and maintain good plumbing. -must increase the pressure of the water in the staff's toilet room.
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: The floors in the corners in the closets has dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floors.
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: Vents in the toilet rooms with dirt and dust build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · 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 a sticky trap under the three compartment sink with bugs. Instructed to replace said sticky trap to monitor activity and maintain.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed the kitchenware on the wire rack under the food prep table not inverted. Instructed to invert said kitchenware and maintain.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the floors under the handwashing sink and in the inside of the metal platform under the hot water tank with slight debris; both mentioned areas were observed in the food prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain said floors.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no light in the storage closet across the shining star classroom and in the toilet rooms near the south classrooms. Instructed to replace said light bulbs and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
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 exit door not completely rodent proofed in north classroom. Instructed manager to seal 1/4" gap underneath door and maintain.
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 items stored on floor in storage room. Instructed manager to elevate all items 6 inches off floor to prevent rodent harborage.
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 water stained/deteriorating walls above windows in room designated for 4-6 year olds. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · 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: 6-301.14 observed no handwashing signage at several washbowl sinks (middle classroom and rear washroom near kitchen). Instructed to provide.
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 observed slow draining washbowl basin in middle washroom located in south classroom. Instructed to correct.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Fail
License · Fail
3 critical1 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 handwashing signage at several washbowl sinks (middle classroom and rear washroom near kitchen). Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper cold-hold temperatures of (tcs) foods,( milk, cheese and cream cheese) inside 2-door refrigerator unit. Cold tcs foods must maintain temperature of 41.f or below. Person in charge immediately and voluntarily disposed of 7 lbs of products worth $15 through denaturing process. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Noted improper cold-hold temperature of kitchen 2-door refrigerator at 48.4f. All refrigerator units shall maintain a proper temperature of 41f and below. Refrigerator must not be used until reinspected by chicago department of health (cdph). Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed slow draining washbowl basin in middle washroom located in south classroom. Instructed to correct.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed facility food handlers preparing and handling time and temperature control for safety(tcs) foods (cooked pasta) without original city of chicago food service manager and certificate on site. Informed person in charge city of chicago original food service certificate must remain posted on site and certified manager on site during tcs food prep, cooking, serving and operating hours. Priority foundation violation #7-38-012. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed imroper cold temperatures of (tcs) foods,( milk) inside refrigerator at 51.f. Instructed that cold tcs foods must maintain temperature of 41.f or below. Approx 5-lbs of milk was removed and discarded by (pic)-cos at cost approx $6.00. Priority violation issued 7-38-005
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Observed refrigerator in prep are maintaining improper cold temperature of 48.9f.must repair. Refrigerator must maintain 41f or below. Must have cooler repaired by reinspection date. Priority violation issued 7-38-005
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
2 general Show violations
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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: 4-101.19 observed 3-compartment sinks stored next to stove in prep area. Instructed manager to install splashguard between stove and 3-compartment sink.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.11 observed openings in wall under water fountain in south classroom. Instructed manager to seal all openings in walls.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
License · Fail
2 critical4 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 available. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012(a)
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 observed no clean up policy for vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide clean up policy. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: 4-302.12(b)observed no metal stem thermometer with small diameter probe designed to measure food of thin masses. Instructed manager to provide appropriate metal stem thermometer. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed over 20 mice droppings scattered inside bottom of right children storage locker in south classroom. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a)
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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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: 4-501.11 observed no stoppers for 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide adequate stoppers. 4-101.19 observed 3-compartment sinks stored next to stove in prep area. Instructed manager to install splashguard between stove and 3-compartment sink.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.11 observed openings in wall under water fountain in south classroom instructed manager to seal all openings in walls. Observed openings along baseboards in classroom and office areas. Instructed manager to seal all openings along baseboards and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 8 weeks ago. Always confirm with the official record.