Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.67
- Local median
- 0.4
The Little Caterpillar Day Care And Learning Center, Llc
1493 N Mangonia Cir, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
- License:
- L15PB0009
- Type:
- Large Family Child Care Home
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Night Care, Transportation, Weekend Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Sun: 5:00AM to 5:45AM
- Capacity:
- 12
- License expiration:
- August 31, 2026
Typical cost: Not available for Palm Beach County.
Inspection snapshot
Recent higher-concern violation
At least one higher-concern violation appears in the last 12 months.
Next: Read reports, examine repeated topics below, look at the broader history, and ask what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionMarch 31, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsFebruary 20, 2026
Summary
This summary covers nine available inspections for The Little Caterpillar Day Care And Learning Center, Llc from February 28, 2023 through March 31, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with six recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 31, 2026 and involved background screening, with a due date of April 13, 2026.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 9
- Recorded violations
- 6
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 0
4 in last 12 months
5 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
9 total inspections vs 9 local median in 33401
Compared to 29 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 11%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 27%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 1.1
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
No repeated topics found
The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.
Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The provider failed to maintain written documentation for the number of hours a substitute worked in the home.
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, operator failed to produce documentation for the number of hours worked by substitute Fred.
- Correction status
- Due by May 4, 2026
More details
- Report section
- STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 01 - Operator/Occupant/Advertising 65C-20.013(1)(c), 65C-20.009(2)(a) and 65C-20.009(3)(c), F.A.C. &
- Official code
- 01-06
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- An annual Attestation of Good Moral Character stating that the individual had not been convicted of specific crimes was not on file.
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, employee T.S. employed since 3/1/26 has no documentation, file or record.
- Correction status
- Due by April 13, 2026
More details
- Report section
- STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Background Screening Requirements ss.
- Official code
- 03-07
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The department's approved five hour early literacy and language development of children ages birth through five course was not completed for employee(s).
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, employee Tanessa Simpson working since 3/1/26 has no file or records.
- Correction status
- Due by April 30, 2026
More details
- Report section
- STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Staff Training rule 65C-20.009(1)(a), 65C-20.009(3)(d) and (e) and (4), 65C-20.013(5) and (6), F.A.C.
- Official code
- 04-19
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Play areas in the home were not clean. Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, play area in home filled with clutter.
- Correction status
- Due by April 30, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 10 - Play Areas Clean and Free of Litter rule 65C-20.010(1)(e), F.A.C.
- Official code
- 10-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- All parts of the home, indoors and outdoors including furnishings and equipment, were not kept clean and sanitary. (Section 10) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of this inspection vent located in the childcare room was observed with dust build up. Informed operator and Sub A F.Pierre cleaned the vent. Provided TA that all area of childcare rooms should be maintained in clean and sanitized conditions.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 16 - Furnishings and Equipment rule 65C-20.010(1)(s), (2)(d), F.A.C. rule 65C-20.010(1)(s), (2)(d), F.A.C. (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 10 Equipment and Furnishings, Pages 21-22)
- Official code
- 16-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The operator did not have an annual inspection for Uniform Fire Safety Standards for Child Care completed.
- Report comments
- An up to date annual fire inspection was not done for the new year at the time of the inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by March 9, 2023
More details
- Report section
- LICENSED FAMILY - 45 - Fire Safety rule 65C-20.013(11)(a), F.A.C.
- Official code
- 45-02
Questions to ask
Suggested questions for parents based on recorded violations in inspection reports. If there are not enough source-backed violations, you will see general questions for daycare.
Finding-specific
Could you walk me through your current process for ensuring all staff background screening records and attestations are complete and up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in March 2026 indicate that a required attestation of good moral character was not on file for a staff member.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage the daily cleaning and organization of the play areas to ensure they stay clear of clutter?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from March 2026 noted that play areas in the home were not kept clean and were filled with clutter.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for tracking and verifying that all staff members have completed their required early literacy and language development training?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from March 2026 show that a required five-hour literacy course had not been completed for a staff member.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you maintain records for substitute staff, such as tracking their hours worked, to ensure everything is documented correctly?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from March 2026 indicate that written documentation for the number of hours a substitute worked was not maintained.
Related violations
General question
What is your approach to maintaining a consistent daily schedule for children, and how do you communicate any changes to parents?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how a provider manages daily routines and communicates changes helps parents feel confident about the consistency and transparency of the care their children receive.