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Little Caterpillar Learning Center
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About Little Caterpillar Learning Center
Little Caterpillar Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Essex, Maryland. It is licensed by the state.
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
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- Not listed
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| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
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State record
Inspection reports for Little Caterpillar Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 2, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 13 rules in all
- Supervision and ratios 9
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Background checks 1
- Other rules 1
For comparison: 73% of Maryland daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
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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- Apr 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 11, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
13A.16.07.06A
“LS observed 21 children in the Preschool Place classroom. The capacity for this classroom is 18. This was corrected during the inspection when other staff arrived at the center and children and staff transitioned to other classrooms.”
13A.16.06.09A(5)
“LS observed one preschool teacher missing the approved basic health and safety training.”
13A.16.04.01B
“LS observed 21 children in the Preschool Place classroom. The capacity for this classroom is 18. This was corrected during the inspection when other staff arrived at the center and children and staff transitioned to other classrooms.”
Oct 24, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
13A.16.05.12E
“Owner stated that the outdoor play slide is flimsy and is currently taped off so children cannot use it. LS observed and confirmed this during the inspection.”
Jul 9, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
13A.16.07.04A
“Center confirmed that they created a no-contact agreement with the parent stating that the parent can only pick-up and drop-off child at the door and cannot enter the building.”
May 17, 2024Complaint investigation8 rules cited
13A.16.08.03C(1)
“LS observed one aide in charge of 5 children in the infant/toddler classroom. This was corrected during the inspection when the classroom teacher returned to the classroom.”
13A.16.08.03A
“LS observed one aide in charge of 5 children in the infant/toddler classroom. This was corrected during the inspection when the classroom teacher returned to the classroom.”
13A.16.08.02D(1)
“LS confirmed that there is not a designated child care teacher in charge of the center in the director's temporary absence form the center.”
13A.16.08.02B
“LS observed one aide staff person in charge of 5 children in the infant/toddler classroom. This was corrected during the inspection when the classroom teacher returned to the classroom.”
13A.16.08.02A
“LS observed one aide in charge of 5 children in the infant/toddler classroom. This was corrected during the inspection when the classroom teacher returned to the classroom.”
13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
“LS observed one aide in charge of 5 children in the infant/toddler classroom. This was corrected during the inspection when the classroom teacher returned to the classroom.”
13A.16.07.06C
“LS observed one unapproved individual alone in one classroom.”
13A.16.07.06A
“LS observed one aide in charge of 5 children in the infant/toddler classroom. This was corrected during the inspection when the classroom teacher returned to the classroom. LS also observed an unapproved person alone in one classroom.”
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FAQ
Questions about Little Caterpillar Learning Center
Is Little Caterpillar Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Little Caterpillar Learning Center last inspected?
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on April 2, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Caterpillar Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 4 of 5 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 73% of Maryland daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
What are Little Caterpillar Learning Center's hours?
Its hours are not listed.
Where is Little Caterpillar Learning Center?
Essex, MD 21221.