Daycare Above and Under 2 Years · Chicago, IL

Teddy Bear Nursery Schools, LLC

3473 W Columbus Ave

Last inspected Oct 14, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Teddy Bear Nursery Schools, LLC last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 14, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 2 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 3 inspections on record, from Aug 23, 2024 to Oct 14, 2026.
Has Teddy Bear Nursery Schools, LLC ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Aug 23, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

3 inspections

Canvass

Oct 14, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED ONE OF 3 HAND SINKS NOT PROPERLY WORKING IN THE YELLOW ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

In Plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official Wording

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED ONE OF THE LIGHTS BURNT OUT ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

In Plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 14, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Nov 5, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 39Contamination

Official Wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED THE LIGHTS UNDER THE HOOD UNIT IN THE KITCHEN WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST ON THEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING PREPARED IN AREA.

In Plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED THE WALL COVERING ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PRESCHOOL ROOM MISSING IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official Wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED THE LIGHT BULB ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE HOOD UNIT OUT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

In Plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 5, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass