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Caterpillars to Butterflies Childcare

Kittanning, PA 16201 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
12
open each week
5 days

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About Caterpillars to Butterflies Childcare

Caterpillars to Butterflies Childcare is a group home daycare in Kittanning, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 12 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 5:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 21 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Group home daycare
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Hours today
5:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Licensed capacity
12 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday5:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday5:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday5:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday5:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday5:30 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

SettingGroup child care homeFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity12 childrenFrom the state license

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State record

Inspection reports for Caterpillars to Butterflies Childcare

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
12 children
License number
#CER-00255907
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Summary

2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 23, 2026: 12 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 2 visits · 21 rules in all · 21 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 5
  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Supervision and ratios 4
  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2

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. Apr 23, 2026Inspection12 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.31(e)(4)(i) Age and training

      “Staff #3 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 in February 2026. Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training is not on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      3280.34(c) Supervise secondary staff

      “On 4/23/26 at approximately 9:35am, in the main room, Staff #2 and Staff #1 were supervising 6 children. Staff #2, a primary staff, left the main room to answer the door. Staff #1, a secondary staff, was left unsupervised in the main room with 6 children for 1-2 minutes. On 4/23/26 at approximately 12:15pm, Staff #1, a secondary staff person, was caring for children unsupervised for approximately 5-7 minutes while Staff #2, a primary staff, went to get a child from the bus.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      3280.52(a)(1) Primary staff person present

      “On 4/23/26 at approximately 12:15pm, Staff #1, a secondary staff person, was caring for children unsupervised for approximately 5-7 minutes while Staff #2, a primary staff, went to get a child from the bus.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      3280.52(c) Mixed age levels

      “On 4/23/26 at approximately 9:35am, Staff #2, a primary staff person left to answer the door, leaving Staff #1, a secondary staff person, caring for 6 children (1 infant; 1 YT; 1 OT; 3 PS) alone.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3280.76 Building Surfaces

      “Observed an exposed nail and splintering wood on the inside door frame of the gross motor space. Observed a damaged wall with a hole and crack in it above the sink in the bathroom on the far right.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3280.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “Peeling paint observed on the support post in the main child care room/space.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      3280.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “Staff #2 left the baby area to answer the door on 4/23/26 at approximately 9:35am, leaving the infant alone in a bouncy seat. Staff #1 could not visibly see the infant from where they were standing. The infant was unsupervised for about 2 minutes.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “The emergency contact form for Child #1 lacked the enrolling parent's work address and phone number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “The emergency contact form for Child #2 lacked the policy number for the child's health insurance coverage.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers

      “The diaper changing area lacked a hands-free covered can.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.192(5) Two written references

      “The file for Staff #1 lacked two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

      “The gross motor space lacked a copy of the emergency transportation plan.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2026

  2. Dec 30, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.26(c) Training regarding plan

      “The file for Staff person #2, a primary staff member, lacked documentation of emergency plan training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.34(b)(5)/3280.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “The files for Staff person #1 and Staff person #2, identified as primary staff members, lacked documentation of experience working with children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3280.62(a) Large muscle space provided

      “The facility lacked a designated play space to be used for large muscle activity including running, jumping, climbing, and riding.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “There were two open electrical outlets on the right wall that lacked protective covers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.69(a) 110º F or less

      “The hot water temperature in the restroom sinks was 135°F.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3280.73 Telephone

      “The facility lacked an operable telephone.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3280.76 Building Surfaces

      “The baseboard next to the left restroom was not secured to the wall. There was also loose baseboard inside the right restroom near the urinal. The light switches on the right wall lacked a cover plate.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted

      “The facility lacked posted evacuation routes.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.75(c) Has all items

      “The large first aid kit lacked gloves, scissors, and tape. The small first aid kit lacked soap, scissors, and tweezers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2026

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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Questions about Caterpillars to Butterflies Childcare

Is Caterpillars to Butterflies Childcare licensed?

Yes. Caterpillars to Butterflies Childcare is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Caterpillars to Butterflies Childcare last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 23, 2026, with 12 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Caterpillars to Butterflies Childcare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 21 rules across 2 of 2 visits in the last 3 years; 21 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 care for?

12, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Caterpillars to Butterflies Childcare accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Caterpillars to Butterflies Childcare's hours?

Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Caterpillars to Butterflies Childcare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (724) 954-1041 to ask.

What is Caterpillars to Butterflies Childcare's phone number?

(724) 954-1041.

Where is Caterpillars to Butterflies Childcare?

Kittanning, PA 16201. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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