CATERPILLARS 2 BUTTERFLIES EARLY LEARNING CENTER

1210 WEST 6TH STREET, Lorain, OH 440521
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Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

6 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: 1

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

September 11, 2025

Provenance

Ohio licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.

Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
CATERPILLARS 2 BUTTERFLIES EARLY LEARNING CENTER
License number
2180018957
Location
1210 WEST 6TH STREET, Lorain, OH 44052
Status
1
Safety grade
A (Excellent), score 96.3/100
Inspection record
6 inspections, last inspected September 11, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

A
Excellent96.3 / 100
Health97/100
Safety100/100
Staffing93/100
Compliance94/100

6

Total Violations

Sep 11, 2025

Last Inspection

N/A

Capacity

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (6)

MINORSTAFFING5101:2-13-07Oct 30, 2024

During the inspection, it was determined that employment records in the Ohio Professional Registry (OPR) were not created or maintained as noted in number 11 below: 1. The provider had not created or updated their individual profile in the OPR.2. The provider had not created or updated the program's organizational dashboard in the OPR.3. At least one employee, child care staff member, or substitute child care staff member had not created or updated their individual profile in the OPR. 4. At least one employee, child care staff member, or substitute child care staff member had not created an employment record in the OPR for the program on or before the first day of employment, including date of hire.5. At least one employee, child care staff member, or substitute child care staff member had not updated changes to positions or roles in the OPR within five calendar days of the change.6. The program's organizational dashboard in the OPR was not updated within five business days when at least one employee, child care staff member, or substitute child care staff member's scheduled days and hours changed.7. The program's organizational dashboard in the OPR was not updated within five business days when at least one employee, child care staff member, or substitute child care staff member's group assignments changed, if applicable.8. The program's organizational dashboard in the OPR was not updated with the employment end date within five business days when at least one employee, child care staff member, or substitute child care staff member ended employment.9. At least one resident over the age of eighteen had not created a profile and employment record for the family child care provider within five days of becoming a resident or turning eighteen.10. The program's organizational dashboard in the OPR was not updated within five calendar days of a change in residency for at least one resident over the age of eighteen.11.Other: the group served was not completed in the OCCRRA. Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORCOMPLIANCE5101:2-13-14Oct 30, 2024

In review of the program's records, it was determined that requirements for written permission from the parent/guardian for a field trip or routine trip were not met as listed in number 4 below: 1. Written parental permission was not secured for field trips and/or routine trips off the premises.2. The written permission was missing the childs name.3. The written permission was missing the date(s) of the trip(s) (field trips only).4. The written permission was missing the destination of the trip. 5. The written permission was missing the departure and return time(s) of the trip(s) (field trips only).6. The written permission was missing the signature of the parent.7. The written permission was missing the date on which the permission was signed.8. The written permission was missing a statement notifying parents how their child will be transported.9. Permission forms for routine trips were not being updated annually.10. Written parental permission forms for field trips and/or routine trips were not being maintained on file for at least one year from the date of the trip.11. Other: [ ].Submit the programs corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORSTAFFING5101:2-13-07May 6, 2024

During the inspection, it was determined that employment records in the Ohio Professional Registry (OPR) were not created or maintained as noted in number 11 below: 1. The provider had not created or updated their individual profile in the OPR.2. The provider had not created or updated the program's organizational dashboard in the OPR.3. At least one employee, child care staff member, or substitute child care staff member had not created or updated their individual profile in the OPR. 4. At least one employee, child care staff member, or substitute child care staff member had not created an employment record in the OPR for the program on or before the first day of employment, including date of hire.5. At least one employee, child care staff member, or substitute child care staff member had not updated changes to positions or roles in the OPR within five calendar days of the change.6. The program's organizational dashboard in the OPR was not updated within five business days when at least one employee, child care staff member, or substitute child care staff member's scheduled days and hours changed.7. The program's organizational dashboard in the OPR was not updated within five business days when at least one employee, child care staff member, or substitute child care staff member's group assignments changed, if applicable.8. The program's organizational dashboard in the OPR was not updated with the employment end date within five business days when at least one employee, child care staff member, or substitute child care staff member ended employment.9. At least one resident over the age of eighteen had not created a profile and employment record for the family child care provider within five days of becoming a resident or turning eighteen.10. The program's organizational dashboard in the OPR was not updated within five calendar days of a change in residency for at least one resident over the age of eighteen.11.Other: group not in OPRSubmit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORCOMPLIANCE5101:2-13-14May 6, 2024

In review of the program's records, it was determined that requirements for written permission from the parent/guardian for a field trip or routine trip were not met as listed in numbers 3 and 9 below: 1. Written parental permission was not secured for field trips and/or routine trips off the premises.2. The written permission was missing the childs name.3. The written permission was missing the correct dates of the trip .4. The written permission was missing the destination(s) of the trip(s).5. The written permission was missing the departure and return time(s) of the trip(s) (field trips only).6. The written permission was missing the signature of the parent.7. The written permission was missing the date on which the permission was signed.8. The written permission was missing a statement notifying parents how their child will be transported.9. Permission forms for routine trips were not being updated annually.10. Written parental permission forms for field trips and/or routine trips were not being maintained on file for at least one year from the date of the trip.11. Other: [ ].Submit the programs corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORHEALTH5101:2-13-15May 6, 2024

In review of the children's records, it was determined that information had not been secured from the parent/guardian on the JFS 01234 Child Enrollment and Health Information For Child Care, as required, for the items in number 14 below: 1. No enrollment form was completed for at least one child 2. The current JFS 01234 was not completed for at least one child 3. Complete child information 4. Complete parent information 5. Complete emergency contact information 6. Complete physician information 7. Information regarding the parent list 8. Health information 9. Additional information for all boxes checked yes 10. Emergency transportation information 11. Parent/guardians signature 12. Diapering Statement 13. Acknowledgement of Policies and Procedures 14. Enrollment form for at least one child was not updated by either the parent or the administrator 15. Enrollment form for at least one child was not signed by the administrator 16. Other [ ] Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORSTAFFING5101:2-13-07Nov 27, 2023

During the inspection, it was determined that employment records in the Ohio Professional Registry (OPR) were not created or maintained as noted in numbers 10 and 11 below: 1. The provider had not created or updated their individual profile in the OPR.2. The provider had not created or updated the program's organizational dashboard in the OPR.3. At least one employee, child care staff member, or substitute child care staff member had not created or updated their individual profile in the OPR. 4. At least one employee, child care staff member, or substitute child care staff member had not created an employment record in the OPR for the program on or before the first day of employment, including date of hire.5. At least one employee, child care staff member, or substitute child care staff member had not updated changes to positions or roles in the OPR within five calendar days of the change.6. The program's organizational dashboard in the OPR was not updated within five business days when at least one employee, child care staff member, or substitute child care staff member's scheduled days and hours changed.7. The program's organizational dashboard in the OPR was not updated within five business days when at least one employee, child care staff member, or substitute child care staff member's group assignments changed, if applicable.8. The program's organizational dashboard in the OPR was not updated with the employment end date within five business days when at least one employee, child care staff member, or substitute child care staff member ended employment.9. At least one resident over the age of eighteen had not created a profile and employment record for the family child care provider within five days of becoming a resident or turning eighteen.10. The program's organizational dashboard in the OPR was not updated within five calendar days of a change in residency for at least one resident over the age of eighteen.11.Other: the group served information is not provided in the OPR and the provider's schedule . Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CATERPILLARS 2 BUTTERFLIES EARLY LEARNING CENTER's safety grade?

CATERPILLARS 2 BUTTERFLIES EARLY LEARNING CENTER has a safety grade of A (Excellent) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 96.3 out of 100.

How many violations does CATERPILLARS 2 BUTTERFLIES EARLY LEARNING CENTER have?

CATERPILLARS 2 BUTTERFLIES EARLY LEARNING CENTER has 6 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 0 serious, and 6 minor.

When was CATERPILLARS 2 BUTTERFLIES EARLY LEARNING CENTER last inspected?

CATERPILLARS 2 BUTTERFLIES EARLY LEARNING CENTER was last inspected on September 11, 2025.

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