Caterpillar Playhouse LLC · 417 S 60th St, Philadelphia
Caterpillar Playhouse LLC is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 13 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 9 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for records & paperwork (4 of 9). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #142 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 86% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
Every state visit
What inspectors cited most
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Observed no handwashing sign over sink.
Observed chipped paint in child care space.
Observed chipped paint on wall near bathroom.
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the current certificate of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location in the center.
DURING A RENEWAL INSPECTION CERTIFICATION SUPERVISOR REVIEWED THE FACILITY'S EMERGENCY PLAN; THE PLAN DID NOT INCLUDE ACCOMODATIONS FOR INFANTS, TODDLERS, CHILDREN WITH DISABILITES, AND CHILDREN WITH CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS.
DURING A RENEWAL INSPECTION CERTIFICATION SUPERVISOR REVIEWED THE FACILITY'S EMERGENCY PLAN; THE PLAN DID NOT INCLUDE A LOCKDOWN POLICY.
DURING A RENEWAL INSPECTION CERTIFICATION SUPERVISOR REQUESTED THE FACILITY'S LIABILITY INSURANCE. STAFF #1 STATED THAT THE LIABILITY INSURANCE WAS NOT AT THE FACILITY.
DURING A RENEWAL INSPECTION CERTIFICATION SUPERVISOR REQUESTED THE MOST RECENT BUREAU OF EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMPLIANCE LETTER. STAFF #1 STATED THAT THE FACILITY HAS NOT RECIEVED THE MOST RECENT LETTER.
DURING A RENEWAL INSPECTION CERTIFICATION SUPERVISOR REQUESTED THE CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY; STAFF #1 STATED THAT THE CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY WAS NOT ON FILE AT THE FACILITY.
“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.
Enforcement actions
Negative sanctions Pennsylvania lists for this center, such as a downgrade to a provisional certificate, refusing to renew or revoking its certificate of compliance, with the status COMPASS shows. “Operation permitted” means the center may keep operating while it appeals; “operation not permitted” means it may not.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $80.00 | — |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $80.00 | — |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $75.00 | — |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $75.00 | — |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $65.00 | — |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $50.00 | $50.00 |
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 Caterpillar Playhouse LLC had any serious violations?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 9 other citations, listed above.
Have there been complaints about Caterpillar Playhouse LLC?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Caterpillar Playhouse LLC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Caterpillar Playhouse LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Mar 25, 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 Caterpillar Playhouse LLC compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #142 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 86% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Caterpillar Playhouse LLC last inspected?
Jan 16, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Caterpillar Playhouse LLC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $80.00 for newborn, $80.00 for infant, $75.00 for young toddler, $75.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Caterpillar Playhouse LLC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Caterpillar Playhouse 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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