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Wescotts Caterpillars To Butterflies

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
830 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19130
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Quick Facts

Capacity
45 children
Languages
English, American Sign Language, Cambodian, Chinese - Cantonese, Chinese - Mandarin, English, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Vietnamese
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
2

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Contact Information

📞 (445) 223-4064
830 N Broad St
Philadelphia, PA 19130
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00247396
License Issued
Nov 2, 2025
Active Through
Nov 2, 2026
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

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About the Provider

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Wescotts Caterpillars To Butterflies is a Child Care Center in Philadelphia PA, with a maximum capacity of 45 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-07-29 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation on 7/29/2026, it was determined that Dawn dish detergent, a toxic substance, was present and accessible to the children.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will put the toxic substances in the mop closet.
2026-03-02 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation on 3/2/2026, it was found that on previous occasions children in the preschool classroom are not always supervised by a staff person. Children are allowed to leave the preschool classroom alone without a staff person to go to the bathroom in the rear of the facility.

Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will have discussions with staff and make sure that the children are supervised at all times when the children are taken to the bathroom. throughout the day.
2026-03-02 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.166(4)

Description: Bottles labeled

Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation on 3/2/2026, it was found in the infant section that 2 out of 3 refrigerated infant bottles were not labeled with the child's name.

Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will have staff label the bottles for each specific child.
2026-03-02 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation on 3/2/26, the files for staff #1 and staff #2 were viewed and the file for staff #1 did not include the PA State Criminal Clearance and the file for staff #2 did not include the National Sex Offender Registry Clearance, and the PA State Criminal Clearance. (See LIS code sheet for hire date)

Correction Required: Staff #1 and staff #2 must be removed from a childcare position by the close of business on 3/2/2026 because she/he does not have all the required clearances.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 and staff #2 must be removed from a childcare position by the close of business on 3/2/2026 because she/he does not have all the required clearances.
2026-03-02 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced Inspection on 3/2/2026, it was observed that an electrical outlet inside the front door, and an outlet on the third floor did not have a receptacle cover in it.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Put covers in all outlets
2026-03-02 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced Inspection on 3/2/26, it was observed that the front doorknob was detaching from the door on both sides of the door.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will have the maintenance person fix the doorknob.
2026-03-02 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.92(a) - No portable space heaters Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.92(a)

Description: No portable space heaters

Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation on 3/2/2026, a portable heater was observed in the office of the facility.

Correction Required: Portable space heaters are not permitted.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will remove the heater from the facility.
2025-10-15 Renewal 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.104(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/15/2025, it was observed that a bookshelf detached from the wall in the front near the entryway and it was a tipping hazard.

Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will reattach the bookcase to the wall.
2025-10-15 Renewal 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/15/2025, it was observed that the resting cots for the children were not labeled for use of each child on both the first floor and the third floor.

Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will label each cot with the child's name on it.
2025-10-15 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/15/2025, it was observed that the refrigerator near the bathrooms did not have an operating thermometer to measure the temperature.

Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will purchase a thermometer and place it in the refrigerator.
2025-10-15 Renewal 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/15/2025, at approximately 9:45 AM, Staff #1 and Staff #2 were in the young toddler and older toddler childcare space with ten children. Upon request for staff # 1 to name the five children in her group, staff #1 could not name the children in her group. Staff # 2 attempted to interject on behalf of staff person #1. Staff person # 4 stated that staff # 1 did not know the children's name because she was newly hired.

Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will review with staff the importance of knowing which children are in their primary care.
2025-10-15 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) - Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)

Description: Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/15/2025, the file for child #2 was viewed and did not have an admission date listed on the financial agreement.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will put the admission date on the form and email to Certification Representative
2025-10-15 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/15/2025, the file for child #1 was viewed and the Emergency Contact Form did not contain the doctor's address and phone number.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will have parent provide the missing information.
2025-10-15 Renewal 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)

Description: Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection dated 10/15/2025, the files for child #2 and child #3 were viewed and the Emergency Contact Form did not contain written parental consent for the facility to administer emergency medical care.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will have the parent give written consent when they pick up the child today.
2025-10-15 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/15/2025, the files for child #1 and child #2 were viewed and the Emergency Contact Form for each child did not include the health insurance coverage and policy number.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will have the parents provide the health insurance and policy number.

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