Caterpillar Academy Daycare
LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 6 and 18. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
- State inspection history
- Parent reviews
- Accreditation
- Profile details
- Staff qualifications: not checked
- Staff qualification data is not yet available for this provider.
- Enforcement actions: not checked
- No state enforcement-action feed is available yet, so this score cannot confirm or rule out enforcement history.
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On record in Florida.
5480 Palm Ave, Hialeah FL, 33012
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 6:30AM to 6:30PM
- Licensed for
- 71 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
Hours
On the state licence record
6:30AM to 6:30PM
Monday through Friday
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 6:30AM-6:30PM
- Tue
- 6:30AM-6:30PM
- Wed
- 6:30AM-6:30PM
- Thu
- 6:30AM-6:30PM
- Fri
- 6:30AM-6:30PM
- Sat
- Closed
- Sun
- Closed
Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.
Amenities and accessibility
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Reported on the provider's Google business listing, not verified by the state.
Ages and programs
Reported to Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation by Caterpillar Academy Daycare and published in the state licence record. Availability is not the same as licensing, so confirm openings directly.
Licensed to serve
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
Programs on record
- After School
- Before School
- Drop In
- Food Served
- Full Day
- Half Day
- Infant Care
The public record
- License number
- C11MD0072
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 71 children
- Address
- 5480 Palm Ave, Hialeah FL, 33012
- County
- Miami-Dade County
- Phone
- +13053920631
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- September 30, 2015
- License expires
- September 30, 2026
This page republishes the public license record maintained by the Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation. Fields marked "Not listed" are absent from the state's published data, not hidden. Verify current license status with the agency before enrolling.
Verified Credentials
- Level 2 Background Checks
- CPR / First Aid Certified Staff
- Secure Entry System
- Continuous Video Monitoring (facilities only)
Minimums required by Florida DCF licensing for every Licensed Child Care Facility. Individual center audits may cover more than the list above.
Inspection record
Individual inspection visits as recorded by Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation, shown as reported.
1 clean inspection · 7 with findings in the last 8
FindingMay '24
May 2, 2024
15-05: The facility failed to post the room capacity in each room. CCF Handbook, Section 3.4.1, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments Capacity not posted at time of inspection in the 1-year-old classroom. Pro… | 44-01: Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 Record Keeping [SR] Comments 1 Staff fil… | 45-02: Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C Record Keeping [SR] Comments There were no BGS for staff listed on the su… | 45-09: The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K Comments 1 Staff was hired since last inspection, p… | 46-03: Child care personnel failed to ensure arrival and
FindingMay '24
May 2, 2024
11-03: Child care personnel did not comply with the facility's written disciplinary and expulsion policies. CCF Handbook, Section 2.8, B General Requirements [SR] Comments According to the facility's policy,…
FindingAug '24
Aug 22, 2024
12-18: The facility did not have electrical outlet covers or the outlet covers were not in place. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, I (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments TA: A… | 28-02: Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments TA… | 33-09: The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ the use of fire extinguishers]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 … | 35-11: The facility did not have a written exposure plan regarding safety precautions for exposure to blood and potentially infectious fluids. CCF Handbook, Section 6 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) …
FindingDec '24
Dec 19, 2024
33-05: Child Care personnel, who were not in compliance with training requirements when they left the industry, did not complete required training and any new mandated training before returning to the indust…
FindingAug '25
Aug 21, 2025
26-01: The facility's menu was not [ was not dated]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, H (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments Licensing staff observed the facility menu without… | 40-15: Medication was not stored in either a locked area or inaccessible and out of a childs reach. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, G (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR] Comments TA: … | 44-04: The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C (Section 2…
FindingNov '25
Nov 3, 2025
03-01: A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [6] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [9] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR] Comments While conduct…
FindingDec '25
Dec 22, 2025
03-01: A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [6] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [11] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR] Comments While conduc… | 15-03: The facility did not have 35 square feet of usable floor space per child for the number of children observed in care. The facility had a capacity of [7] based on 35 square feet and [10] children were … | 39-03: Child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A Health Requirements [SR] Comments It was stated by a child care personnel that…
- CleanApr '26
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What the record says
Provider highlights
Drawn from licensing flags published by the Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation. Parent-review summaries will appear here once enough reviews have been collected.
Signals of care
Strengths
- Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
- Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
Points to verify
Consider before choosing
Not enough signal recorded yet.
How the reviews split
The 3.8 average comes from 23 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star16
- 4 star0
- 3 star0
- 2 star0
- 1 star7
Questions parents ask about Caterpillar Academy Daycare
Is Caterpillar Academy Daycare a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Caterpillar Academy Daycare holds Florida DCF licence C11MD0072, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on September 30, 2015. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does Caterpillar Academy Daycare offer free VPK?
- Yes. Caterpillar Academy Daycare is on record with Florida DCF as a Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) provider, so eligible 4-year-olds can attend the state-funded program here at no cost. Confirm current VPK enrollment with the provider.
Does Caterpillar Academy Daycare accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows Caterpillar Academy Daycare participates in Florida's School Readiness program, so families approved for child care assistance through their local Early Learning Coalition may be able to use it here.
What are Caterpillar Academy Daycare's hours?
- Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 6:30AM-6:30PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.
How many children can Caterpillar Academy Daycare care for?
- Caterpillar Academy Daycare is licensed for up to 71 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Caterpillar Academy Daycare had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 18 inspections at Caterpillar Academy Daycare, 8 of which recorded at least one finding. Reports are published by the state and summarized as reported; a finding is a cited standard, not a judgment of overall quality.
