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Caterpillars to Butterflies Childcare and Developm
- licensed capacity
- 16
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Caterpillars to Butterflies Childcare and Developm
Caterpillars to Butterflies Childcare and Developm is a child care center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 16 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 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 33 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 16 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 16 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Caterpillars to Butterflies Childcare and Developm
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 16 children
- License number
- #CER-00248003
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 16, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 33 rules in all · 31 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 8
- Staff training and qualifications 6
- Records and paperwork 6
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Safety and hazards 4
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Background checks 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Other rules 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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Sep 16, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“The following ceilings tiles were observed to not be kept clean as evidence by having water spots from an unknown water source; In Room #1, one ceiling tile near the window facing the street and another surrounding the vent, In Room #3, four ceiling tiles near the entryway to Room #2, two ceiling tiles near the doorway between Room #3 and the kitchen area, 1 ceiling tile in the children's bathroom, two ceiling tiles near the side exit door.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2026
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The child file for Child #1, who was a young toddler at the time, was observed to contain health reports that were conducted more than 6 months apart; those health report dates are dated 8/18/25 and 3/4/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2026
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“In Room #1 (Infants), the sheet being used inside one infant crib was observed to be loose fitting thus allowing the sheet to bunch up causing a potential suffocation hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 21, 2026
Jun 4, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Observed peeling, flaking paint in two spots below the window on the left side of the Room #3 (Todd/PS).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The disclosure statement in the file for Staff Person #2 was on an outdated form, which is invalid.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“Staff person #1 has not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring 1/31/26. Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training is not on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2026
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The fire drill/fire system test log documents three times when fire system tests exceeded 30 days between tests: 10/1-11/3, 12/2-1/5 and 3/4-4/9.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2026
Sep 12, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“An emergency drill has not been conducted/documented in the past 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The most recent health assessments in the file for Staff Person #1 exceeded 24 months between assessments.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2025
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact form in the file for Child #1 did not include the enrolling parent's work address/phone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2025
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The most recent updated health reports in the file for Child #3, a preschool child, exceeded 12 months between reports. The file for Child #2, a preschool child, did not contain an updated health report conducted within the past 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2025
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“Observed a child's chair with a loose back in the main child care space. This presents a potential pinch point.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2025
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“Observed plastic bags containing arts and crafts supplies on the shelves in the main child care space. This presents a potential choking hazard for children who may still be placing objects in their mouths.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2025
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The files for Staff Person #2 and #3, who have worked at the facility for more than 12 months, did not contain written evaluations (See LIS Code Sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The file for Staff Person #2 does not include fire safety training conducted within the past 12 months. The file for Staff Person #3, who has worked in child care for more than 12 months, did not include annual fire safety training (See LIS Code Sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2025
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The files for Staff Person #2 and #3 did not include documentation of emergency plan training conducted within the past 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2025
Sep 12, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person #1 and 2 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 and 2 have not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: (Health and safety).”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet):”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2024
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file for Child #1, a young toddler, did not contain an updated health report conducted within the past 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2024
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“Observed a bag of soiled disposable diapers hanging on the doorknob of the restroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2024
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The first parental updates for the emergency plan and fee agreement in the file for Child #2 were conducted more than six months after the child's first day in childcare.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2024
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The first Child Service Report in the file for Child #2 was dated more than 6 months after the child's first day in childcare.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2024
Nov 21, 2023Inspection11 rules cited
3270.123(b) Parent receives original
“The original agreements were on file for children #1, #2, and #3.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2023
3270.123(a) Signed
“The agreements on file for children #1, #2, and #3 were not signed by the operator.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2023
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“There was no hand washing sign at the sink in the Infant room.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2023
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iv) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters
“Facility Person #1 was classified as an assistant group supervisor. There was documentation of high school graduation on file for facility person #1 and a completed form documenting less than two years of child care experience. The child care experience documentation was not completed by a representative of the experiential entity and included an invalid signature and is therefore unacceptable.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2023
3270.94(a)(9) Written record
“The names of the staff participating in the fire drills were not recorded on the fire drill log.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2023
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“The letter to the parents explaining the emergency plan did not include information regarding annual emergency drills.”
20.71(a)(7) Fraud or deceit in obtaining or attempting to obtain a certificate of compliance
“The documentation of previous child care experience on file for Facility Person #1 appeared to be invalid as the signature of the representative experiential entity verifying the experience, the owner of another child care facility, appeared to be misspelled. It was confirmed by this owner that they did not provide any written documentation of child care experienced for Facility Person #1 and the signature on the form was not their signature.”
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“There was no written parental consent for minor first aid administration on file for Child #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2023
3270.182(3) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“There was no written parental consent for emergency medical care on file for Child #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2023
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“There was no emergency contact form present in the main childcare room for the child receiving care in that space.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2023
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact form on File for child #1 did not include the addresses of the release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2023
May 18, 2023Inspection15 rules cited
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“The emergency plan had not yet been sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2023
3270.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted
“Evacuation routes were not posted in the single-floor facility.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2023
3270.192(5) Two written references
“There were no written references on file for Facility Persons #1 and #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2023
3270.151(c)(5)/3270.192(3) Physician/CRNP assessment/Health assessment, TB test
“The health assessment on file for Facility Person #1 did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2023
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.192(3) Exam communicable disease/Health assessment, TB test
“The health assessment on file for Facility Person #1 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2023
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“There was no health assessment/ TB test results on file for Facility Person #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2023
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“There was no handwashing sign posted at the toilet in the girls restoom.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2023
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“There were cleaning products to include Comet, Murphy's Oil Soap and Windex in a low unlocked cabinet in a kitchen area outside the restroom, accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2023
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“There was an uncovered outlet on a wall and several in a power strip on the floor under a desk in the kitchen/office area outside the restroom, accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2023
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“There was no documentation of child care experience on file for Facility Person #2, classified as an assistant group supervisor.”
Correction date in the state record: May 25, 2023
3270.34(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) Bachelor's + 1 yr/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“There was no documentation of child care experience on file for Facility Person #1, classified as the facility director.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“There was no signed disclosure statement on file for Facility Person #2. The FBI clearance on file for Facility Person #2 was incomplete.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2023
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“There were sharp adult scissors in a low unlocked cabinet in a kitchen area outside the restroom, accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The emergency plan did not include a plan for continuity of operations in the event of an emergency.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2023
3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles
“There was no lidded trash can at the sinks in each restroom.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Caterpillars to Butterflies Childcare and Developm
Is Caterpillars to Butterflies Childcare and Developm licensed?
Yes. Caterpillars to Butterflies Childcare and Developm is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Caterpillars to Butterflies Childcare and Developm last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on September 16, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Caterpillars to Butterflies Childcare and Developm had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 33 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 31 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 Caterpillars to Butterflies Childcare and Developm care for?
16, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Caterpillars to Butterflies Childcare and Developm accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Caterpillars to Butterflies Childcare and Developm'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 Caterpillars to Butterflies Childcare and Developm cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (412) 404-2595 to ask.
What is Caterpillars to Butterflies Childcare and Developm's phone number?
(412) 404-2595.
Where is Caterpillars to Butterflies Childcare and Developm?
1801 Jancey St, Pittsburgh, PA 15206. The nearest other daycare we list is Deakings Daycare, 0.5 miles away.