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Caterpillar Care

Caterpillar Care is a highly-rated daycare in Chicago’s West Town neighborhood, known for its professional staff and attentive childcare. The facility focuses on providing a safe, kind, and engaging environment for young children.

A place to learn, thrive, and stay well.

Caterpillar Care is a daycare facility located at 1701 W Chicago Ave in the West Town neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. As a professional childcare provider, it serves the local community by offering early childhood supervision and care. While specific grade levels are not explicitly detailed, the facility is categorized as a daycare center, focusing on the needs of young children in a professional setting. Reviews from parents and staff highlight a commitment to high standards of care and attentive staffing. The facility maintains a strong reputation for safety and professionalism, with feedback emphasizing the kind and professional nature of the staff. This focus on individual attention ensures that children receive consistent supervision within a supportive environment. Caterpillar Care is notable for its high ratings among Chicago-area childcare providers, frequently appearing as a top-rated choice in local directories. Parents often cite the attentive staff and the positive, engaging environment as key reasons for choosing this center for their children’s early development and daily care.

  • Common Cold
    4/1/2026
    SneezingSore ThroatCough
    Severity: moderate
  • Symptoms reported
    3/27/2026
    FeverRunny NoseCough
    Severity: moderateDuration: 1-2 days
  • Common Cold
    4/1/2026
    CongestionMild Fever
    Severity: mild
  • Common Cold
    4/1/2026
    Mild FeverCough
    Severity: mild

Health reviews

4.5
2 reviews
  • I honestly can't say enough good things about the health and wellness vibe at Caterpillar Care. Sending an infant to daycare for the first time is stressful with all the germs, but they keep the West Town facility so clean and organized. I’ve noticed they are really on top of their sick policies—they don't just let things slide, which I appreciate because it keeps the whole class from getting hit with every bug going around. The teachers genuinely seem to care about the kids' wellbeing, and the communication whenever a sniffle pops up is always super fast and transparent. It definitely feels like a safe, healthy environment compared to some of the other places we toured in the city.

    4/15/2026

  • Honestly, Caterpillar Care has been pretty solid since we started. The West Town location is super convenient for us, and I’ve noticed they really try to keep things clean—I don't smell that weird 'dirty diaper' air when I walk in, which is a big plus. They’re super strict about the 24-hour fever-free rule, which can be a total pain when you're trying to get to work, but it definitely keeps the seasonal crud from spreading through the whole class every single week. My only gripe is they could be a little faster with the app notifications when someone in the room gets diagnosed with hand-foot-and-mouth, but overall the staff is caring and my kid is happy and healthy there.

    3/29/2026

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Where it sits in the neighborhood

StrepFluRSVColdHFMD / RashStomach
  • CATERPILLAR CARE
    4/3/2026 , Non-Inspection
    No Entry
  • CATERPILLAR CARE
    10/7/2025 , License
    Pass w/ Conditions
  • CATERPILLAR CARE
    10/2/2025 , License
    Pass w/ Conditions
  • CATERPILLAR CARE
    10/1/2025 , License
    Pass w/ Conditions
  • CATERPILLAR CARE
    4/25/2025 , Canvass Re-Inspection
    Pass
0 complaints50 inspections
  • MISCELLANEOUS INSPECTION
    4/17/2008, 1651 W CHICAGO AVE
    Pending
  • SOLID WASTE INSPECTIONS
    4/16/2008, 833 N MARSHFIELD AVE
    Pending
  • NOISE
    4/7/2008, 831 N MARSHFIELD AVE
    Pending
  • MISCELLANEOUS INSPECTION
    2/8/2008, 825 N MARSHFIELD AVE
    Pending
  • MISCELLANEOUS INSPECTION
    11/13/2007, 1615 W CHICAGO AVE
    Pending
  • NOISE
    11/7/2007, 1659 W CHICAGO AVE
    Pending
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