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Caterpillar Clubhouse #3

186 Dillard Road, Madison Heights, VA 245724.2· 32 reviews
licensed capacity
267
open each week
5 days

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About Caterpillar Clubhouse #3

Caterpillar Clubhouse #3 is a licensed child care center in Madison Heights, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 267 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
267 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity267 childrenFrom the state license
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State record

Inspection reports for Caterpillar Clubhouse #3

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
267 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1106085
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Summary

15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 22, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 13 of 15 visits · 13 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 1

For comparison: 91% of Virginia daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Apr 22, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-B

      “The diapering surface shall be cleaned with soap and at least room temperature water and sanitized after each use. Staff in Room 1 did not clean and sanitize the diaper changing surface in between a diaper change.”
  2. Dec 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Dec 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. May 13, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-C Complaint related: Yes

      “When children are in ongoing mixed age groups, the staff to child ratio and group size applicable to the youngest child in the group shall apply to the entire group. On 05/13/2025, two staff were supervising 9 children, ages 14 months to 19 months. The required staff ratio for this group of children was 1: 4. Three staff would be required.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-B-4

      “The required ratio for children 3 years old up to school age eligible is one staff per ten children. On 05/08/2025, Staff 1 was alone supervising 11 children (all 3 years old) for 2 to 4 minutes.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-A

      “Staff are to complete the VDOE sponsored online orientation course within 90 days of hire. Staff 3 has not yet completed this course, which is overdue by over 1 year.”
  5. May 13, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-C Complaint related: Yes

      “When children are in ongoing mixed age groups, the staff to child ratio and group size applicable to the youngest child in the group shall apply to the entire group. On 05/13/2025, two staff were supervising 9 children, ages 14 months to 19 months. The required staff ratio for this group of children was 1: 4. Three staff would be required.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-B-4

      “The required ratio for children 3 years old up to school age eligible is one staff per ten children. On 05/08/2025, Staff 1 was alone supervising 11 children (all 3 years old) for 2 to 4 minutes.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-A

      “Staff are to complete the VDOE sponsored online orientation course within 90 days of hire. Staff 3 has not yet completed this course, which is overdue by over 1 year.”
  6. Apr 22, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-130-A

      “The center shall obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center.”
  7. Apr 22, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-130-A

      “The center shall obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center.”
  8. Apr 22, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-130-A

      “The center shall obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center.”
  9. Sep 30, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-280-D

      “Cleaning and sanitizing materials shall not be located above food equipment. A bottle of sanitizing material was located above sippy cups in the 18 month- 24-month-old room.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-A

      “Physical examinations completed by a physician shall be obtained prior to the first day of attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. There was no physical examination in the record of child #2, who had been enrolled for three months.”
  10. Sep 30, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-280-D

      “Cleaning and sanitizing materials shall not be located above food equipment. A bottle of sanitizing material was located above sippy cups in the 18 month- 24-month-old room.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-A

      “Physical examinations completed by a physician shall be obtained prior to the first day of attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. There was no physical examination in the record of child #2, who had been enrolled for three months.”
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  1. Mar 13, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY Based on review of staff’s records, the center failed to ensure that every two years from the date of the initial screening or testing, that staff members shall obtain and submit the results of a follow up TB. Evidence: Staff # 3 most recent TB screening was 11/22/2021.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-570-E

      “Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that all prepared infant formula shall be refrigerated, dated and labeled with the child’s name. Evidence Observed in the Creeper’s 2 room, three bottles that were in the refrigerator that were not dated and labeled with the child’s name.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-80-A

      “3rd REPEAT VIOLATON SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY Based on review of the attendance and interviews with staff, the center failed to ensure that for each grouping of children, the center maintained a written record of daily attendance that documented the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurred. Evidence: 1. In the creeper’s 1 classroom two children that were present were not marked present on the attendance sheet at 1:15 PM. Staff # 2 verified that child # 8 arrived at 9:30 AM and child# 9 arrived at 9:20 AM. 2. At approximately 1:20, the creeper’s 2 did not have the daily attendance completed for all seven children present in that classroom. One of the children’s presents was marked present in the Creeper’s 1 classroom but was physically present in Creeper’s 2.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY Based on review of staff records, the center failed to ensure that all records were complete per the standard. Evidence: 1.Staff # 5 with hire date of 10/23/2023 and the required two references were dated 10/27/2023 and 10/24/2023. References are to be obtained prior to hire.”
  2. Mar 13, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY Based on review of staff’s records, the center failed to ensure that every two years from the date of the initial screening or testing, that staff members shall obtain and submit the results of a follow up TB. Evidence: Staff # 3 most recent TB screening was 11/22/2021.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-570-E

      “Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that all prepared infant formula shall be refrigerated, dated and labeled with the child’s name. Evidence Observed in the Creeper’s 2 room, three bottles that were in the refrigerator that were not dated and labeled with the child’s name.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-80-A

      “3rd REPEAT VIOLATON SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY Based on review of the attendance and interviews with staff, the center failed to ensure that for each grouping of children, the center maintained a written record of daily attendance that documented the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurred. Evidence: 1. In the creeper’s 1 classroom two children that were present were not marked present on the attendance sheet at 1:15 PM. Staff # 2 verified that child # 8 arrived at 9:30 AM and child# 9 arrived at 9:20 AM. 2. At approximately 1:20, the creeper’s 2 did not have the daily attendance completed for all seven children present in that classroom. One of the children’s presents was marked present in the Creeper’s 1 classroom but was physically present in Creeper’s 2.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY Based on review of staff records, the center failed to ensure that all records were complete per the standard. Evidence: 1.Staff # 5 with hire date of 10/23/2023 and the required two references were dated 10/27/2023 and 10/24/2023. References are to be obtained prior to hire.”
  3. Mar 13, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY Based on review of staff’s records, the center failed to ensure that every two years from the date of the initial screening or testing, that staff members shall obtain and submit the results of a follow up TB. Evidence: Staff # 3 most recent TB screening was 11/22/2021.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-570-E

      “Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that all prepared infant formula shall be refrigerated, dated and labeled with the child’s name. Evidence Observed in the Creeper’s 2 room, three bottles that were in the refrigerator that were not dated and labeled with the child’s name.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-80-A

      “3rd REPEAT VIOLATON SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY Based on review of the attendance and interviews with staff, the center failed to ensure that for each grouping of children, the center maintained a written record of daily attendance that documented the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurred. Evidence: 1. In the creeper’s 1 classroom two children that were present were not marked present on the attendance sheet at 1:15 PM. Staff # 2 verified that child # 8 arrived at 9:30 AM and child# 9 arrived at 9:20 AM. 2. At approximately 1:20, the creeper’s 2 did not have the daily attendance completed for all seven children present in that classroom. One of the children’s presents was marked present in the Creeper’s 1 classroom but was physically present in Creeper’s 2.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY Based on review of staff records, the center failed to ensure that all records were complete per the standard. Evidence: 1.Staff # 5 with hire date of 10/23/2023 and the required two references were dated 10/27/2023 and 10/24/2023. References are to be obtained prior to hire.”
  4. Nov 29, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-80-A

      “Based on review of the attendance and interviews with staff, the center failed to ensure that for each grouping of children, the center maintained a written record of daily attendance that documented the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurred. Evidence: At approximately 9 AM the attendance for the Creeper’s room only had one child marked as present. There were four children present.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-C

      “Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that all toileting requirements were met. Evidence: Observed urine in a toilet chair in the 3-year-old bathroom. All toilet chairs shall be emptied promptly and cleaned and sanitized after each use.”
  5. Nov 29, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-80-A

      “Based on review of the attendance and interviews with staff, the center failed to ensure that for each grouping of children, the center maintained a written record of daily attendance that documented the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurred. Evidence: At approximately 9 AM the attendance for the Creeper’s room only had one child marked as present. There were four children present.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-C

      “Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that all toileting requirements were met. Evidence: Observed urine in a toilet chair in the 3-year-old bathroom. All toilet chairs shall be emptied promptly and cleaned and sanitized after each use.”
  6. May 31, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-280-D

      “Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that all chemicals were not stored with or above food. Evidence: In the creepers room a large container of infant formula was stored in a basket on the same shelf as the unlocked chemicals.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Repeat Violation Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that all chemicals were locked using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: In the cabinet under the sink in the creepers room there were several chemicals stored in a basket. The cabinet door’s locking mechanism did not prevent entry to the chemicals and was accessible to the children.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-80-A

      “REPEAT VIOLATION Based on review of the attendance and interviews with staff, the center failed to ensure that for each grouping of children, the center maintained a written record of daily attendance that documented the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurred. Evidence: At 12:31 PM the written attendance for the creepers room was not completed for the day of inspection. Four children were in attendance that day.”
  7. May 31, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-280-D

      “Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that all chemicals were not stored with or above food. Evidence: In the creepers room a large container of infant formula was stored in a basket on the same shelf as the unlocked chemicals.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Repeat Violation Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that all chemicals were locked using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: In the cabinet under the sink in the creepers room there were several chemicals stored in a basket. The cabinet door’s locking mechanism did not prevent entry to the chemicals and was accessible to the children.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-80-A

      “REPEAT VIOLATION Based on review of the attendance and interviews with staff, the center failed to ensure that for each grouping of children, the center maintained a written record of daily attendance that documented the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurred. Evidence: At 12:31 PM the written attendance for the creepers room was not completed for the day of inspection. Four children were in attendance that day.”
  8. Oct 6, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-780-440-G

      “Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that infants were not using pillows to sleep. Evidence: 1. In the infant room, the there was an infant sleeping on the floor on a boppy pillow. The requirement is not for children under the age of two to use a pillow.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-B

      “Based on observation, the center failed to clean and sanitize the diaper changing table as required. Evidence: 1. The Spinners room staff did not use soap and water to clean the diaper changing table”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-A

      “Based on observation in the Spinners room, the center failed to ensure that all hands were washed as required. Evidence: 1. Staff was observed changing diapers and used hand sanitizer in between diapers. The requirement is for staff to wash with soap and water after each diaper change.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-80-A

      “Based on review of attendance records, the center failed to ensure that each room has the arrival and departure as it occurs. Evidence: 1. Reviewed nine classroom’s attendance records and two classrooms did not have completed attendance records. The two classroom attendance records did not accurately indicted the number of children in care.”
  9. Oct 6, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-780-440-G

      “Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that infants were not using pillows to sleep. Evidence: 1. In the infant room, the there was an infant sleeping on the floor on a boppy pillow. The requirement is not for children under the age of two to use a pillow.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-B

      “Based on observation, the center failed to clean and sanitize the diaper changing table as required. Evidence: 1. The Spinners room staff did not use soap and water to clean the diaper changing table”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-A

      “Based on observation in the Spinners room, the center failed to ensure that all hands were washed as required. Evidence: 1. Staff was observed changing diapers and used hand sanitizer in between diapers. The requirement is for staff to wash with soap and water after each diaper change.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-80-A

      “Based on review of attendance records, the center failed to ensure that each room has the arrival and departure as it occurs. Evidence: 1. Reviewed nine classroom’s attendance records and two classrooms did not have completed attendance records. The two classroom attendance records did not accurately indicted the number of children in care.”
  10. Apr 18, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      22.1-289.058

      “Based on interviews, the center failed to ensure that each building was equipped with at least one carbon monoxide detector. Evidence: 1. Verified through interviews that they were unaware of the new requirement of the carbon monoxide detector. A Detector has not been purchased.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on review of six children's records, the center failed to ensure that all records were completed per the requirement of the standard. Evidence: 1. Child # 3 did not have previous child care documented. 2. Child # 4 did not have the allergies portion completed.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-280-D

      “Based on observation of the toddler room, the center failed to ensure that all chemicals were stored with or above food or single service articles. Evidence: 1. Observed snack food stored on a shelf in the storage closet and directly above the food was several containers of hazardous chemicals.”
  11. Jan 13, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  12. Nov 23, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  13. Nov 23, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  14. Nov 10, 2021Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-Q Complaint related: No

      “Based on observation, interviews, and record review, the center failed to ensure that all children assigned to a different age grouping had the required items. Evidence: 1. Child # 1 date of birth of 01/08/2021 entered care on 09/27/2021 and placed in the two year old room. In the record was a note from the parent stating it was ok to move the child to the older classroom. The record was missing a written assessment by the program director and program leader. 2. Child # 2 date of birth was 10/08/2019 and on 11/10/2021 the child was moved to the 4 year old classroom. There was no documentation in the child's record that gave permission for the child to be moved to an older grouping of children. The parent was aware of the move to the older class to help the child in a behavioral situation.”

Copied from Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2012. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Is Caterpillar Clubhouse #3 licensed?

Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Caterpillar Clubhouse #3 last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on April 22, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Caterpillar Clubhouse #3 had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 13 of 15 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 91% of Virginia daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Caterpillar Clubhouse #3 care for?

267, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Caterpillar Clubhouse #3 accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Caterpillar Clubhouse #3's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Caterpillar Clubhouse #3 cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (434) 929-2444 to ask.

What is Caterpillar Clubhouse #3's phone number?

(434) 929-2444.

Where is Caterpillar Clubhouse #3?

186 Dillard Road, Madison Heights, VA 24572. The nearest other daycare we list is Amelon Early Learning Center, 0.7 miles away.

Sources: Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety (license and visits).