Caterpillars to Butterflies Childcare and Developm
Caterpillars to Butterflies Childcare and Developm is a certified child care center in Pittsburgh, PA, with capacity for 16 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 48 violations, 5 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (11 of 48). 7 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #123 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh and has more citations per inspection than 80% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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In Room #1 (Infants), the sheet being used inside one infant crib was observed to be loose fitting thus allowing the sheet to bunch up causing a potential suffocation hazard.
The following ceilings tiles were observed to not be kept clean as evidence by having water spots from an unknown water source; In Room #1, one ceiling tile near the window facing the street and another surrounding the vent, In Room #3, four ceiling tiles near the entryway to Room #2, two ceiling tiles near the doorway between Room #3 and the kitchen area, 1 ceiling tile in the children's bathroom, two ceiling tiles near the side exit door.
The child file for Child #1, who was a young toddler at the time, was observed to contain health reports that were conducted more than 6 months apart; those health report dates are dated 8/18/25 and 3/4/26.
The disclosure statement in the file for Staff Person #2 was on an outdated form, which is invalid.
Observed peeling, flaking paint in two spots below the window on the left side of the Room #3 (Todd/PS).
The fire drill/fire system test log documents three times when fire system tests exceeded 30 days between tests: 10/1-11/3, 12/2-1/5 and 3/4-4/9.
Staff person #1 has not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring 1/31/26. Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training is not on file.
The files for Staff Person #2 and #3 did not include documentation of emergency plan training conducted within the past 12 months.
Observed plastic bags containing arts and crafts supplies on the shelves in the main child care space. This presents a potential choking hazard for children who may still be placing objects in their mouths.
Observed a child's chair with a loose back in the main child care space. This presents a potential pinch point.
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The most recent updated health reports in the file for Child #3, a preschool child, exceeded 12 months between reports. The file for Child #2, a preschool child, did not contain an updated health report conducted within the past 12 months.
The most recent health assessments in the file for Staff Person #1 exceeded 24 months between assessments.
An emergency drill has not been conducted/documented in the past 12 months.
The file for Staff Person #2 does not include fire safety training conducted within the past 12 months. The file for Staff Person #3, who has worked in child care for more than 12 months, did not include annual fire safety training (See LIS Code Sheet).
The files for Staff Person #2 and #3, who have worked at the facility for more than 12 months, did not contain written evaluations (See LIS Code Sheet).
The emergency contact form in the file for Child #1 did not include the enrolling parent's work address/phone number.
Staff person #1 and 2 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 and 2 have not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: (Health and safety).
The file for Child #1, a young toddler, did not contain an updated health report conducted within the past 6 months.
Observed a bag of soiled disposable diapers hanging on the doorknob of the restroom.
Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet):
The first Child Service Report in the file for Child #2 was dated more than 6 months after the child's first day in childcare.
The first parental updates for the emergency plan and fee agreement in the file for Child #2 were conducted more than six months after the child's first day in childcare.
The documentation of previous child care experience on file for Facility Person #1 appeared to be invalid as the signature of the representative experiential entity verifying the experience, the owner of another child care facility, appeared to be misspelled. It was confirmed by this owner that they did not provide any written documentation of child care experienced for Facility Person #1 and the signature on the form was not their signature.
The letter to the parents explaining the emergency plan did not include information regarding annual emergency drills.
There was no hand washing sign at the sink in the Infant room.
The names of the staff participating in the fire drills were not recorded on the fire drill log.
Facility Person #1 was classified as an assistant group supervisor. There was documentation of high school graduation on file for facility person #1 and a completed form documenting less than two years of child care experience. The child care experience documentation was not completed by a representative of the experiential entity and included an invalid signature and is therefore unacceptable.
The agreements on file for children #1, #2, and #3 were not signed by the operator.
The original agreements were on file for children #1, #2, and #3.
The emergency contact form on File for child #1 did not include the addresses of the release persons.
There was no emergency contact form present in the main childcare room for the child receiving care in that space.
There was no written parental consent for emergency medical care on file for Child #1.
There was no written parental consent for minor first aid administration on file for Child #1.
There was no signed disclosure statement on file for Facility Person #2. The FBI clearance on file for Facility Person #2 was incomplete.
The emergency plan did not include a plan for continuity of operations in the event of an emergency.
There were sharp adult scissors in a low unlocked cabinet in a kitchen area outside the restroom, accessible to children.
There was an uncovered outlet on a wall and several in a power strip on the floor under a desk in the kitchen/office area outside the restroom, accessible to children.
There were cleaning products to include Comet, Murphy's Oil Soap and Windex in a low unlocked cabinet in a kitchen area outside the restroom, accessible to children.
There was no handwashing sign posted at the toilet in the girls restoom.
There was no lidded trash can at the sinks in each restroom.
There was no health assessment/ TB test results on file for Facility Person #2.
The health assessment on file for Facility Person #1 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.
The health assessment on file for Facility Person #1 did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
Evacuation routes were not posted in the single-floor facility.
The emergency plan had not yet been sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
There was no documentation of child care experience on file for Facility Person #1, classified as the facility director.
There was no documentation of child care experience on file for Facility Person #2, classified as an assistant group supervisor.
There were no written references on file for Facility Persons #1 and #2.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $62.00 | $52.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $60.00 | $50.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $58.00 | $47.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $54.00 | $43.00 |
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 Caterpillars to Butterflies Childcare and Developm had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 5 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 Sep 16, 2026 (sleep safety): “In Room #1 (Infants), the sheet being used inside one infant crib was observed to be loose fitting thus allowing the sheet to bunch up causing a potential suffocation hazard.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Caterpillars to Butterflies Childcare and Developm?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Caterpillars to Butterflies Childcare and Developm since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Caterpillars to Butterflies Childcare and Developm’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Feb 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 Caterpillars to Butterflies Childcare and Developm compare with other daycares in Pittsburgh?
It is tied for #123 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 80% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Caterpillars to Butterflies Childcare and Developm last inspected?
Sep 16, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Caterpillars to Butterflies Childcare and Developm cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $62.00 for infant, $60.00 for young toddler, $58.00 for older toddler, $54.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Caterpillars to Butterflies Childcare and Developm?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Caterpillars to Butterflies Childcare and Developm.
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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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