Catepillar 2 Butterflies Early Learning Academy
Catepillar 2 Butterflies Early Learning Academy is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 20 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 4 times. The state cited 9 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (4 of 9). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #383 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 69% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
Every state visit
What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
Observed Cots with less than 2 feet apart on 3 of the 4 sides.
Observed baby sleeping in bouncer.
Observed upstairs first aid kit missing soap.
Observed Fire extinguisher not serviced in over a year.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/3/2024, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 file contained clearances with a New Jersey address and staff member #1 admitted to living in New Jersey 3 years ago. Staff member # 1 file did not contain CPSL clearances from the state of New Jersey. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/3/2024, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 2 file did not contain the results of a TB test taken at the time of initial employment. The TB test in the file was dated 10/13/2022.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/3/2024, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file contained an emergency contact form that did not include the enrolling parent's work telephone number.
Observed hot water in kitchen and downstairs bathroom measuring at 114 degrees.
Observed downstairs bathroom sink and kitchen sink with no handwashing sign.
“Core safety” marks citations about supervision and staff ratios, discipline and caregiver conduct, background checks, child protection and safe sleep, the topics our score weights most. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity. “Follow-up” marks a violation re-cited at a follow-up visit, counted once. How scores work.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $120.00 | $120.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $120.00 | $120.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $110.00 | $110.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $100.00 | $100.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $90.00 | $90.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $80.00 | $80.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $80.00 | $80.00 |
The daily price the center lists in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search for families paying privately. The state notes that rates are subject to change and programs don’t have to share them, so confirm with the center. See what daycare costs in Pennsylvania.
About this center
Common questions
Has Catepillar 2 Butterflies Early Learning Academy had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 2 violations since 2021 on the topics Daycare Record treats as core safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). The most recent, on Jun 10, 2025 (sleep safety): “Observed baby sleeping in bouncer.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Catepillar 2 Butterflies Early Learning Academy?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Catepillar 2 Butterflies Early Learning Academy since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Catepillar 2 Butterflies Early Learning Academy’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Dec 23, 2024. Keystone STARS is Pennsylvania’s quality rating program for child care, from STAR 1 to STAR 4. It measures program quality, not inspection results, so read both.
How does Catepillar 2 Butterflies Early Learning Academy compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #383 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 69% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Catepillar 2 Butterflies Early Learning Academy last inspected?
Oct 28, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Catepillar 2 Butterflies Early Learning Academy cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $120.00 for newborn, $120.00 for infant, $110.00 for young toddler, $100.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Catepillar 2 Butterflies Early Learning Academy?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Catepillars 2 Butterflies Early Learning Acad LLC.
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Citations are quoted from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services inspection records (Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Certification Services), including each finding and the center’s plan of correction. Rule numbers refer mostly to 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3270, the rules for child care centers; a few cite Chapter 20, which covers every certified facility. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; the “core safety” label and the score are Daycare Record’s.
To check the state’s own record, search the center’s name on COMPASS Child Care Provider Search and open its inspection history. Data refreshed Oct 16, 2026.
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