Pass

Little Dreamers Learning Center, Inc.

3707-3709 W 63rd St, Chicago, IL 60629

Daycare Above and Under 2 Years ZIP 60629 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Oct 13, 2026

Little Dreamers Learning Center, Inc. was last inspected on October 13, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.

Latest inspection

October 13, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

1 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed heavy grime build up in floor drain in kitchen area. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

7 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed water back up at three compartment sink. Instructed person in charge to repair sink so that water is properly draining at all compartments. Priority foundation violation #7-38-025. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed heavy grime build up in floor drain in kitchen area. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 2-402.11 observed food handlers serving food without hair restraints. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-101.11(b, c, d, e) observed food stored improperly in plastic grocery bag(s) in the infant classroom cooler/refrigerator. Instructed to store properly in food grade storage bags and containers only.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed water-stained ceiling tile panels in the toddler classroom. Instructed to replace.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the following sinks not maintained with hot water: improper temperature of hot water observed at the hand wash sink in the infant classroom at 53.1f and the employee washroom handsink at 68.4f. Instructed person in charge hot water at all hand washing sinks must be at least 100f and suggested contacting a plumber/service technician. Priority violation. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers serving food without hair restraints. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed food stored improperly in plastic grocery bag(s) in the infant classroom cooler/refrigerator. Instructed to store properly in food grade storage bags and containers only.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed water-stained ceiling tile panels in the toddler classroom. Instructed to replace.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no certified city of chicago food service sanitation manager on site at the time of inspection while time and temperature control for safety (tcs) foods are stored, handled and served. Informed person in charge that a certified food service santation manager must be on site at all times during tcs food prep, cooking, serving and operating hours. Certified food service sanitation manager, jessica kalinski, arrived on site at approximately 9:35am, after the walk-through was complete. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  4. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  5. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  6. Fail

    License · Fail

    5 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: Pic without city of chicago certified manager certificate. Instd to obtain and maintain original certificate on site.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Missing supplies for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instd to provide all supplies noted on procedure and maintain on site. Priority foundation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood source

      Food came from an unapproved source.

      Inspector’s note: Unknown source of catered food that will be provided for children. Instd to provide known source and maintain verification on site. Priority violation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 11)

      Food obtained from approved source

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Missing sanitizer for multi use equipment. Instd to provide sanitizer and maintain on site at all times. Priority 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: No hot holding equipment on site. Instd to provide equipment able to maintain hot foods at 135f or above at all times. Priority violation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Missing food temperature measuring device. Instd to provide and maintain on site. Priority foundation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: No pest control logbook or proof of service. Instd to provide and maintain on site. Priority foundation 7-38-020(c)

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Missing barrier inbetween prep area and children/unauthorized persons. Instd to provide proper barrier and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Missing stoppers for 3-compartment sink. Instd to provide and maintain

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Pic without city of chicago certified manager certificate. Instd to obtain and maintain original certificate on site. Priority foundation 7-38-012

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 3 weeks ago. Always confirm with the official record.