First Step Learning 2 Inc.
6411 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60636
Daycare Above and Under 2 Years ZIP 60636 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Dec 9, 2025
First Step Learning 2 Inc. was last inspected on December 9, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
December 9, 2025 · Canvass
Result: Pass
No violationsNo violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
3 inspections on record
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Conditional
License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
1 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(o) : observed no signed employees health policies must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-010)
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL GAPS AROUND OPENINGS IN EXPOSED BRICKS AT WINDOWS IN OFFICE & INFANTS ROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN BOTH CLASS ROOMS,LOOSE CARPET TILES LINED AROUND BRICK BASES AT WINDOWS IN INFANTS ROOM.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
License · Fail
5 critical7 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: Observed no signed employees health policies must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-010)
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: Observed missing clean-up items for vomiting and diarrhea must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-005)
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no soap at hand sinks in kids & adult toilet rooms,leapers classroom must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-030(c)
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand drying devices at hand sinks in kids & adult toilet rooms must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-030(c)
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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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 signs at hand sinks in kids & adults toilet room and leapers class room.must provide and maintain.
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: Must apply a sealant or paint raw wood piece attached above hand sink in kitchen.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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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: Must repair or replace magnetic door handles on refrigerator and freezer.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed the incorrect chemical test kit for solution to check sanitizing solution ppm's must provide correct ones and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-005)
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no outside garbage dumpster for trash disposal must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-020(b)
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: 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 seal gaps around openings in exposed bricks at windows in office & infants room.must remove excessive caulking along wall bases in kitchen next to cabinet,infants room and where needed to be smooth and easily cleanable.must repair or replace stained ceiling tiles in both class rooms,loose carpet tiles lined around brick bases at windows in infants 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 elevate articles off of floor and away from walls in mopsink closet.
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 11 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.