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Caterpillar Playhouse

417 S 60th St, Philadelphia, PA 191434.6· 11 reviews
licensed capacity
13
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 13 children.

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

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
13 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

Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity13 childrenFrom the state license
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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
13 children
License number
#CER-00251807
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 16, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Health, medication and illness 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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  1. Jan 16, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “Observed no handwashing sign over sink.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2026

  2. Jun 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Dec 31, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “Observed chipped paint in child care space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2025

  4. Jan 23, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “Observed chipped paint on wall near bathroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2024

  5. Jul 18, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the current certificate of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location in the center.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2023

  6. Jan 23, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Mar 23, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(1) Emergency plan

      “DURING A RENEWAL INSPECTION CERTIFICATION SUPERVISOR REVIEWED THE FACILITY'S EMERGENCY PLAN; THE PLAN DID NOT INCLUDE A LOCKDOWN POLICY.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan

      “DURING A RENEWAL INSPECTION CERTIFICATION SUPERVISOR REVIEWED THE FACILITY'S EMERGENCY PLAN; THE PLAN DID NOT INCLUDE ACCOMODATIONS FOR INFANTS, TODDLERS, CHILDREN WITH DISABILITES, AND CHILDREN WITH CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.26 Compliance/Nondiscrimination

      “DURING A RENEWAL INSPECTION CERTIFICATION SUPERVISOR REQUESTED THE MOST RECENT BUREAU OF EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMPLIANCE LETTER. STAFF #1 STATED THAT THE FACILITY HAS NOT RECIEVED THE MOST RECENT LETTER.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.18(a) On file at facility

      “DURING A RENEWAL INSPECTION CERTIFICATION SUPERVISOR REQUESTED THE FACILITY'S LIABILITY INSURANCE. STAFF #1 STATED THAT THE LIABILITY INSURANCE WAS NOT AT THE FACILITY.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.15(b) Building Codes

      “DURING A RENEWAL INSPECTION CERTIFICATION SUPERVISOR REQUESTED THE CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY; STAFF #1 STATED THAT THE CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY WAS NOT ON FILE AT THE FACILITY.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2022

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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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 January 16, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Caterpillar Playhouse had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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?

13, the licensed capacity on the state record.

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, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. 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?

417 S 60th St, Philadelphia, PA 19143. The nearest other daycare we list is Tots Yearn to Learn Larchwood, 0.1 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).