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Little Caterpillar Learning Center

Essex, MD · Baltimore County
Hyde Park Road, Essex, MD 21221
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Quick Facts

Capacity
53 children
Age Range
6 weeks through 17 months, 18 months through 23 months, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 15 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (443) 787-6855
Hyde Park Road
Essex, MD 21221
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Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
258657
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
District Office
Region 3 - Baltimore County

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About the Provider

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Little Caterpillar Learning Center is a Licensed Child Care Center in Essex MD, with a maximum capacity of 53 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 6 weeks through 17 months, 18 months through 23 months, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 15 years. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Regulations Status
2026-04-02 Full
Findings: No Noncompliances Found
2025-04-11 Mandatory Review 13A.16.04.01B Corrected
Findings: LS observed 21 children in the Preschool Place classroom. The capacity for this classroom is 18. This was corrected during the inspection when other staff arrived at the center and children and staff transitioned to other classrooms.
2025-04-11 Mandatory Review 13A.16.06.09A(5) Corrected
Findings: LS observed one preschool teacher missing the approved basic health and safety training.
2025-04-11 Mandatory Review 13A.16.07.06A Corrected
Findings: LS observed 21 children in the Preschool Place classroom. The capacity for this classroom is 18. This was corrected during the inspection when other staff arrived at the center and children and staff transitioned to other classrooms.
2024-10-24 Complaint 13A.16.05.12E Corrected
Findings: Owner stated that the outdoor play slide is flimsy and is currently taped off so children cannot use it. LS observed and confirmed this during the inspection.
2024-07-09 Complaint 13A.16.07.04A Corrected
Findings: Center confirmed that they created a no-contact agreement with the parent stating that the parent can only pick-up and drop-off child at the door and cannot enter the building.
2024-05-17 Complaint 13A.16.07.06A Corrected
Findings: LS observed one aide in charge of 5 children in the infant/toddler classroom. This was corrected during the inspection when the classroom teacher returned to the classroom. LS also observed an unapproved person alone in one classroom.
2024-05-17 Complaint 13A.16.07.06C Corrected
Findings: LS observed one unapproved individual alone in one classroom.
2024-05-17 Complaint 13A.16.08.01A(2)(b) Corrected
Findings: LS observed one aide in charge of 5 children in the infant/toddler classroom. This was corrected during the inspection when the classroom teacher returned to the classroom.
2024-05-17 Complaint 13A.16.08.02A Corrected
Findings: LS observed one aide in charge of 5 children in the infant/toddler classroom. This was corrected during the inspection when the classroom teacher returned to the classroom.
2024-05-17 Complaint 13A.16.08.02B Corrected
Findings: LS observed one aide staff person in charge of 5 children in the infant/toddler classroom. This was corrected during the inspection when the classroom teacher returned to the classroom.
2024-05-17 Complaint 13A.16.08.02D(1) Corrected
Findings: LS confirmed that there is not a designated child care teacher in charge of the center in the director's temporary absence form the center.
2024-05-17 Complaint 13A.16.08.03A Corrected
Findings: LS observed one aide in charge of 5 children in the infant/toddler classroom. This was corrected during the inspection when the classroom teacher returned to the classroom.
2024-05-17 Complaint 13A.16.08.03C(1) Corrected
Findings: LS observed one aide in charge of 5 children in the infant/toddler classroom. This was corrected during the inspection when the classroom teacher returned to the classroom.
2023-08-15 Complaint 13A.16.07.01 Corrected
Findings: LS confirmed that a staff person used a means of physical discipline to discipline a child.

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