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Little Caterpillar Early Child Care

Sarasota, FL 34232 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families4.6· 11 reviews
licensed capacity
12
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$200
year first licensed
2025

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About Little Caterpillar Early Child Care

Little Caterpillar Early Child Care is a licensed group home daycare in Sarasota, Florida. The state has licensed it since February 5, 2025, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, full-time care and infant care. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

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.

InfantsBefore- and after-schoolAccepts child care subsidy

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: 3 months through 13 years old
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, the address and how to visit, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Group home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
12 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 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: 3 months through 13 years old
SettingGroup child care homeFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, full-time care and infant care
ApproachPlay-based
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity12 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Caterpillar Early Child Care has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Sarasota County has a median price of $200 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.
Sarasota County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$210
Home daycare$200

Toddler

Center$193
Home daycare$185

Preschool

Center$185
Home daycare$180

School age

Center$140
Home daycare$140

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 Early Child Care

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
12 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2025
License number
#L12SA0043
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 Early Child Care

Is Little Caterpillar Early Child Care licensed?

Yes. Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed February 5, 2025.

Does Little Caterpillar Early Child Care 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 Early Child Care care for?

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

Does Little Caterpillar Early Child Care accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Little Caterpillar Early Child Care's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Little Caterpillar Early Child Care cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (941) 960-6312 to ask.

What is Little Caterpillar Early Child Care's phone number?

(941) 960-6312.

Where is Little Caterpillar Early Child Care?

Sarasota, FL 34232. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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