Caterpillar Playhouse LLC · 5520 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia
Caterpillar Playhouse LLC is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 72 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 11 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for building & playground safety (5 of 11). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #250 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 78% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
Every state visit
What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
Observed chipped paint in busy bee doorway.
Observed loose airway vent in upstairs childcare space. also observed loose tile.
Observed hot water in bathroom measuring higher than 110.
Observed dented vent causing tripping hazard in butterfly and grasshopper classrooms. Observed sink handle broken in bathroom and broken tile at door of firefly classroom.
Observed chipped paint in butterfly and grasshopper classrooms.
Observed baby bottle in refrigerator unlabeled.
During the renewal inspection staff #1-3, 5-10 did not have the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 training in the file.
During the renewal inspection staff #8 did not have fire safety training on file.
During the renewal inspection child #1 did not have the information for the parents work address and phone number on file.
During the renewal inspection child #1 emergency contact did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care and administration of minor first-aid on file.
During the renewal inspection staff #4 did not have verification of child care experience on file.
“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) | $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 11 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 4, effective Apr 10, 2026. 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 #250 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 78% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Caterpillar Playhouse LLC last inspected?
Mar 24, 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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