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Caterpillar Playhouse
- licensed capacity
- 72
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Caterpillar Playhouse
Caterpillar Playhouse is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 72 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 72 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 72 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Caterpillar Playhouse
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 72 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00255628
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 24, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Food and nutrition 1
- Safety and hazards 1
For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.
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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Mar 24, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Observed chipped paint in busy bee doorway.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2026
Mar 25, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed loose airway vent in upstairs childcare space. also observed loose tile.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2025
Apr 2, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“Observed baby bottle in refrigerator unlabeled.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2024
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Observed chipped paint in butterfly and grasshopper classrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2024
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“Observed hot water in bathroom measuring higher than 110.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed dented vent causing tripping hazard in butterfly and grasshopper classrooms. Observed sink handle broken in bathroom and broken tile at door of firefly classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2024
Mar 7, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
3270.192(2)(iii) Exp, educ., training at facility
“During the renewal inspection staff #4 did not have verification of child care experience on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2023
3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“During the renewal inspection child #1 emergency contact did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care and administration of minor first-aid on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection staff #1-3, 5-10 did not have the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 training in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During the renewal inspection staff #8 did not have fire safety training on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2023
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“During the renewal inspection child #1 did not have the information for the parents work address and phone number on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2023
- Jul 6, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Caterpillar Playhouse
Is Caterpillar Playhouse licensed?
Yes. Caterpillar Playhouse is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Caterpillar Playhouse last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 24, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Caterpillar Playhouse had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 6 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14. 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 Playhouse care for?
72, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Caterpillar Playhouse accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Caterpillar Playhouse's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Caterpillar Playhouse cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 476-7116 to ask.
What is Caterpillar Playhouse's phone number?
(215) 476-7116.
Where is Caterpillar Playhouse?
5520 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143. The nearest other daycare we list is Spoilt Rotten Kiddies Academy, 0.1 miles away.