Blossom Leaders Academy
- Hand, Foot, And Mouth Disease<5 cases
- Rash<5
- Fever<5
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2 parents have logged hand, foot, and mouth disease at Blossom Leaders Academy in the last 2 weeks.
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Blossom Leaders Academy is a daycare and early childhood education center located in the West Town neighborhood of Chicago at 807-809 N Western Ave. The facility serves children from infancy through Pre-Kindergarten, providing a structured environment for early developmental growth. The academy emphasizes a commitment to health and safety to provide parents with peace of mind. The center is managed by a leadership team including a Director and Assistant Director, with classrooms led by qualified Lead Teachers and Teacher Assistants to ensure proper supervision and care for all students. Notable for its focus on creating a happy learning environment, Blossom Leaders Academy positions itself as a trusted community resource for local families. The center's dedication to safety protocols and child development makes it a prominent choice for early education in the 60622 area.
Licensed private daycare
Where it sits in the neighborhood
- Symptoms
Symptoms reported
Cough · Sore throat · Headache · Diarrhea
MildAge 1-31-2 days
Health sentiment
mostly positiveAn AI-written summary of publicly available web pages and listings about health and wellness at Blossom Leaders Academy, with the sources linked below. These are not parent reviews and they are not counted in this school's rating.
- The facility has experienced common childhood illnesses such as RSV and hand, foot, and mouth disease, as reported by a regional director.
- The school states a focus on health and safety in their programs, providing care for infants through Pre-K with dedicated attention to these areas.
- A post highlights that improper or infrequent hand-washing is a leading cause of infections in daycares, suggesting its importance for health.
- The school's FAQ section indicates a commitment to providing supportive and reliable information, which could include health-related queries for parents.
Summarized from 4 cited public sources, last refreshed Aug 24, 2026. Summaries can be incomplete or out of date. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
Health reviews
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- BLOSSOM LEADERS ACADEMY8/18/2025 , License Re-InspectionPass
- BLOSSOM LEADERS ACADEMY8/11/2025 , LicenseFail
- BLOSSOM LEADERS ACADEMY7/9/2024 , CanvassPass w/ Conditions
- BLOSSOM LEADERS ACADEMY4/27/2023 , LicensePass w/ Conditions
Environmental health
9 items needed follow-up in the past year
These are city inspection follow-ups logged in the surrounding block, not findings against the school itself. They are worth a quick look, not an alarm.
50 records on file · last checked Apr 2026
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What parents should know about illness at Blossom Leaders Academy
This is the community health page for Blossom Leaders Academy, a daycare in Chicago, IL. Parents here log the illnesses their kids actually come home with, so other families can see what is going around before the school sends a notice. Nothing on this page is medical advice or an official school report: it is what the 8 families following Blossom Leaders Academy have shared, plus public food safety and environmental records where they exist.
In the last 14 days, parents logged 2 sick days at Blossom Leaders Academy, most often Hand, foot, and mouth disease. That is a snapshot of what families are dealing with right now, not a case count from the school, so treat it as an early heads up rather than a diagnosis.
On the watchlist this month
- Peak season
Summer and early fall
- Mild fever and fussiness
- Painful mouth sores
- Red spots or blisters on hands and feet
- Very common
Back-to-school season
- Persistent scalp itching
- Tickling feeling in hair
- Tiny white eggs (nits) near the scalp
- Common
Back-to-school spike
- Red or pink eye whites
- Itchy or gritty feeling
- Watery or yellow discharge
- AllergiesCommon
Spring pollen, fall ragweed
- Sneezing fits
- Itchy or watery eyes
- Clear runny nose
Good to knowWhat spreads fastest in a room of little kids
Infants and toddlers at Blossom Leaders Academy share toys, tables, and naptime space, and they are still learning to cover coughs. That combination means illness moves through a room in days rather than weeks, and the first sign is often a change in appetite or sleep rather than a fever.
- Hand, foot, and mouth disease and stomach bugs spread through shared toys and diapering areas
- RSV and croup hit hardest under age two, and breathing changes matter more than temperature
- Pinkeye and impetigo travel on hands, towels, and nap mats
- A child can be contagious a day or two before any symptom shows up
Back to schoolWhen can my child go back to Blossom Leaders Academy?
Every school sets its own sick policy, so check yours first. These are the rules of thumb most schools and daycares follow:
- Fever-free for a full 24 hours without fever medicine before returning
- No vomiting or diarrhea for 24 hours, and eating normally again
- On antibiotics for at least 12 to 24 hours for strep throat or impetigo
- Eye discharge cleared, or cleared by your pediatrician, for pinkeye
- Well enough to take part in a normal school day, not just well enough to sit through it
Around hereHow illness travels between nearby schools
Blossom Leaders Academy is one of many daycares in Chicago tracked on Ickly. August activity around Chicago tends to follow the seasonal pattern above, and illness rarely stops at one campus: siblings, sports, and playdates carry it between nearby schools across ZIP 60622 within a week or two. Checking neighboring schools alongside this one gives you a fuller picture than any single page can.
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Common questions
What is going around at Blossom Leaders Academy?
In the last 14 days, parents at Blossom Leaders Academy have logged Hand, foot, and mouth disease. Each log comes from a family in this community, and the page updates as new logs come in.
How does Ickly know what is spreading at Blossom Leaders Academy?
Everything on this page comes from parents. Families log a symptom or a confirmed diagnosis for their child, and Ickly groups those logs by daycare and by week so you can see patterns without anyone's name attached. Logs are always anonymous to other parents.
Can I get notified when illness spreads at Blossom Leaders Academy?
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How do I log a sick day for my child at Blossom Leaders Academy?
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Is Blossom Leaders Academy in Chicago, IL?
Yes. Blossom Leaders Academy is a daycare in Chicago, IL. You can also see what is going around at nearby schools and daycares in the same neighborhood on Ickly.
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