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Little Caterpillar Childcare

3459 Depew Ave, Port Charlotte, FL 339524.7· 38 reviews
licensed capacity
45
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$199
year first licensed
2021
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About Little Caterpillar Childcare

Little Caterpillar Childcare is a licensed child care center in Port Charlotte, Florida. The state has licensed it since August 24, 2021, for up to 45 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Reggio Emilia approach, with full-time care, infant care, part-time care and pre-k. It says it provides meals.

Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation publishes its inspection reports on its own website; the link is in the inspections section below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageMeals providedSecure entryAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: infants through school age children
Ask when you call: rates, current openings and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:45 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
45 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:45 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:45 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:45 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:45 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:45 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Infants through school age children
ProgramsFull-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
ApproachReggio Emilia
CurriculumFunShine Express and Frog Street
EnrichmentMusic and art
Staff-to-child ratioVPK teacher to child ratio of 1:11
Class sizeVPK class has room for 11 children
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
SafetySecure Entry System, Outdoor playground
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity45 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Caterpillar Childcare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Charlotte County has a median price of $199 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.
Charlotte County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$199
Home daycare$230

Toddler

Center$180
Home daycare$215

Preschool

Center$172
Home daycare$190

School age

Center$105
Home daycare$165

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Little Caterpillar Childcare

Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed
Capacity
45 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2021
License number
#C20CH0084
See the state's record

Inspections

Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

Florida publishes its inspection reports on its own site. Read them there.

Copied from Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation on October 2, 2026. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Little Caterpillar Childcare

Is Little Caterpillar Childcare licensed?

Yes. Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed August 24, 2021.

Does Little Caterpillar Childcare have inspection violations?

Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

How many children can Little Caterpillar Childcare care for?

45, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Little Caterpillar Childcare accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Little Caterpillar Childcare's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Little Caterpillar Childcare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (941) 214-6175 to ask.

What is Little Caterpillar Childcare's phone number?

(941) 214-6175.

Where is Little Caterpillar Childcare?

3459 Depew Ave, Port Charlotte, FL 33952. The nearest other daycare we list is Chery Childcare Center, under 0.1 miles away.

Sources: Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation (license) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).