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Aberdeen, NC 28315 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Caterpillar Learning Academy
- licensed capacity
- 104
- a week, county median
- $189
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About Caterpillar Learning Academy
Caterpillar Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in Aberdeen, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 104 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 37 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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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
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 104 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (910) 638-3253 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 104 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Caterpillar Learning Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Moore County has a median price of $189 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$189
Home daycare$184
Toddler
Center$154
Home daycare$141
Preschool
Center$129
Home daycare$140
School age
Center$130
Home daycare$163
State record
Inspection reports for Caterpillar Learning Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- One Star Center License
- Capacity
- 104 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #63000560
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 21, 2026: 7 rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 10 visits · 37 rules in all · 37 corrected
- Records and paperwork 13
- Staff training and qualifications 6
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Safety and hazards 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Food and nutrition 2
- Safe sleep 2
- Background checks 1
For comparison: 92% of North Carolina 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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Jul 21, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.
The state verified the correction on Aug 4, 2026
A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days.
The state verified the correction on Aug 4, 2026
All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.
The state verified the correction on Aug 13, 2026
All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.
The state verified the correction on Aug 13, 2026
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
Corrected during the visit
Outdoor play area did not provide an area that is shaded.
The state verified the correction on Aug 13, 2026
Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division.
The state verified the correction on Aug 4, 2026
- May 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 23, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.
The state verified the correction on May 6, 2026
The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.
Corrected during the visit
A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days.
The state verified the correction on May 6, 2026
On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.
The state verified the correction on May 6, 2026
Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.
The state verified the correction on May 6, 2026
Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.
The state verified the correction on May 6, 2026
- Sep 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 17, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.
The state verified the correction on Sep 22, 2025
Jul 29, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
Corrected during the visit
Dec 17, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Dec 19, 2024
Oct 30, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
All commercially manufactured equipment and furnishings were not assembled and installed according to procedures specified by the manufacturer and/or the manufacturer's instructions were not kept on file or electronically accessible, if available.
The state verified the correction on Nov 12, 2024
Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement.
Corrected during the visit
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. This was not on file within 30 days of enrollment for one child enrolled.
The state verified the correction on Nov 12, 2024
Emergency information did not name childs health care professional.
The state verified the correction on Nov 12, 2024
Application was not signed by the parent.
The state verified the correction on Nov 12, 2024
Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.
The state verified the correction on Nov 12, 2024
All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. One staff file was not available for review.
The state verified the correction on Nov 12, 2024
Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.
Corrected during the visit
Food brought from home, did not meet the nutritional requirements and necessary supplements were not provided by center.
Corrected during the visit
Sep 19, 2024Inspection12 rules cited
The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.
The state verified the correction on Oct 2, 2024
Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. This was not on file for one child enrolled.
The state verified the correction on Oct 2, 2024
Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter.
The state verified the correction on Oct 2, 2024
Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance).
The state verified the correction on Oct 2, 2024
Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.
Corrected during the visit
All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.
Corrected during the visit
Infants under the age of 12 months were not placed on their backs for sleeping unless the center had obtained the appropriate written waiver.
The state verified the correction on Oct 2, 2024
A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center.
The state verified the correction on Oct 2, 2024
Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.
Corrected during the visit
All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.
Corrected during the visit
Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.
Corrected during the visit
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
Corrected during the visit
- Jul 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Caterpillar Learning Academy
Is Caterpillar Learning Academy licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Caterpillar Learning Academy last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 21, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Caterpillar Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 37 rules across 7 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 37 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 92% of North Carolina 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 Learning Academy care for?
104, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Caterpillar Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Caterpillar Learning Academy's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (910) 638-3253 to confirm.
How much does Caterpillar Learning Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 638-3253 to ask.
What is Caterpillar Learning Academy's phone number?
(910) 638-3253.
Where is Caterpillar Learning Academy?
100A Gossman Drive, Aberdeen, NC 28315.