Tiny Caterpillars Childcare Center
CLEVELAND, OH·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address3240 West 117th Street, Cleveland, OH, 44111
CountyCUYAHOGA
Phone(216) 402-2146
Operating details
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 2/4/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High4
- Medium-High7
- Medium11
- Medium-Low3
- Low0
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Location
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3240 West 117th Street, Cleveland, OH, 44111, CLEVELAND, OH 44111
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 2/4/2026
- High3
- Medium-High6
- Medium6
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2026
- Medium riskStandard 51802/4/2026
5180:2-12-08 - Child Care Staff Member Educational Requirements
Inspection ANNUAL on 2026-02-04. Rule 5180:2-12-08: Child Care Staff Member Educational Requirements. Compliance status: Approved. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.
Corrected 2/27/2026 - Medium-High riskStandard 51802/4/2026
5180:2-12-08 - Medical Statement
Inspection ANNUAL on 2026-02-04. Rule 5180:2-12-08: Medical Statement. Compliance status: Approved. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.
Corrected 2/27/2026 - Medium riskStandard 51802/4/2026
5180:2-12-08 - Orientation Training & Whistle Blower Protection
Inspection ANNUAL on 2026-02-04. Rule 5180:2-12-08: Orientation Training & Whistle Blower Protection. Compliance status: Approved. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.
Corrected 2/10/2026 - Medium riskStandard 51802/4/2026
5180:2-12-10 - Professional Development Requirements
Inspection ANNUAL on 2026-02-04. Rule 5180:2-12-10: Professional Development Requirements. Compliance status: Approved. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.
Corrected 2/10/2026 - Medium-High riskStandard 51802/4/2026
5180:2-12-10 - Health Training Requirements
Inspection ANNUAL on 2026-02-04. Rule 5180:2-12-10: Health Training Requirements. Compliance status: Approved. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.
Corrected 2/10/2026 - High riskStandard 51802/4/2026
5180:2-12-14 - Transportation - Driver Requirements
Inspection ANNUAL on 2026-02-04. Rule 5180:2-12-14: Transportation - Driver Requirements. Compliance status: Approved. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.
Corrected 2/10/2026 - High riskStandard 51802/4/2026
5180:2-12-25 - Medication Administration
Inspection ANNUAL on 2026-02-04. Rule 5180:2-12-25: Medication Administration. Compliance status: Approved. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.
Corrected 2/10/2026 - Medium riskStandard 51802/4/2026
5180:2-12-07 - Administrator Responsibilities / Requirements
Inspection ANNUAL on 2026-02-04. Rule 5180:2-12-07: Administrator Responsibilities / Requirements. Compliance status: Approved. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.
Corrected 2/6/2026
2025
- Medium riskStandard 51802/13/2025
5180:2-12-13 - Sanitary Equipment and Environment
Inspection ANNUAL on 2025-02-13. Rule 5180:2-12-13: Sanitary Equipment and Environment. Compliance status: Approved – Technical Assistance Provided. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.
Corrected 2/13/2025 - High riskStandard 51802/13/2025
5180:2-12-25 - Medication Administration
Inspection ANNUAL on 2025-02-13. Rule 5180:2-12-25: Medication Administration. Compliance status: Approved. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.
Corrected 2/27/2025 - Medium-Low riskStandard 51802/13/2025
5180:2-12-18 - Attendance Records
Inspection ANNUAL on 2025-02-13. Rule 5180:2-12-18: Attendance Records. Compliance status: Approved. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.
Corrected 2/27/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 51802/13/2025
5180:2-12-16 - Written Disaster Plan
Inspection ANNUAL on 2025-02-13. Rule 5180:2-12-16: Written Disaster Plan. Compliance status: Approved. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.
Corrected 2/27/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 51802/13/2025
5180:2-12-15 - Child Medical and Enrollment Records
Inspection ANNUAL on 2025-02-13. Rule 5180:2-12-15: Child Medical and Enrollment Records. Compliance status: Approved – Technical Assistance Provided. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.
Corrected 2/13/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 51802/13/2025
5180:2-12-15 - Medical / Physical Care Plans
Inspection ANNUAL on 2025-02-13. Rule 5180:2-12-15: Medical / Physical Care Plans. Compliance status: Approved. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.
Corrected 2/27/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 51802/13/2025
5180:2-12-08 - Medical Statement
Inspection ANNUAL on 2025-02-13. Rule 5180:2-12-08: Medical Statement. Compliance status: Closed - Not Addressed. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.
Corrected 3/19/2025 - Medium riskStandard 51802/13/2025
5180:2-12-07 - Administrator Responsibilities / Requirements
Inspection ANNUAL on 2025-02-13. Rule 5180:2-12-07: Administrator Responsibilities / Requirements. Compliance status: Approved. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.
Corrected 2/27/2025
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Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$973/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
Typical prices in Ohio run about $1,124/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Ohio by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: CLEVELAND, CUYAHOGA County
- Type: Child Care Center
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