Program Name: My Caterpillars Daycare Inc.    License/Registration ID: 899260


 Program Overview
Contact Name: Mishelle M. Mejia Contact Title: On-Site Provider
Program Type: Group Family Day Care Status: Open
School District: Uniondale
Site Address: Map
135 Ingraham Blvd, Hempstead, NY 11550
First Licensed/Registration Date: Feb 16, 2023
Current Registration Period: Feb 16, 2023 - Feb 15, 2027 		Phone: (516) 581-2088
Fax:
Total Capacity: 12 children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years AND 4 additional school-aged children
  (there must be one caregiver for every two children under the age of two years in attendance)
Open Child Care Slots*:
This information was self reported to OCFS on 10/16/2025 2:42:30 PM 		11 slots available for ages 6 weeks to 12 years
Children Under 2 years of age slots are available

*Important Note: This self reported information on open child care slots can quickly change.


Please contact this program for the most current openings.


Care available during non-traditional hours: Yes
 Removed from referral list: No
This facility has Non-Patient Specific Auto Injectors.

For additional information on this program and compliance history, contact
Office: Long Island Regional Office
Phone: (631) 240-2560
For additional details and to view the checklist used during an inspection, please click on the Inspection ID links below. Inspection checklists are generated per inspection type and reason. Also note, that any regulatory requirement can be assessed and cited during an inspection and as a result, may not be reflected on the inspection checklist. These items would be reflected in the program's compliance history that is posted.
 Inspection History: (Inspections in the past 24 months)

Date Inspection Type Inspection ID Inspection Result  
Feb 17, 2026 Annual Unannounced 2026-I-LIRO-012637 No violations cited for this Inspection
Sep 30, 2025 Monitoring 2025-I-LIRO-105763 No violations cited for this Inspection
Jun 24, 2025 Monitoring 2025-I-LIRO-047391 Violations Found
Feb 7, 2025 Annual Unannounced 2025-I-LIRO-014432 No violations cited for this Inspection
Oct 1, 2024 Monitoring 2024-I-LIRO-083269 Violations Found
Jul 16, 2024 Monitoring 2024-I-LIRO-045274 Violations Found
Additional Inspection History
*Inspections may be conducted outside of program operating hours and/or off-site(where inspector was not on premises where care is provided) for the following reasons:
-Record/File Review
-Interviewing of Staff
-Or Other Investigative Reasons

 Compliance History
Date of Last Inspection: Feb 17, 2026 Currently uncorrected violations: None
Date Regulation Description Compliance Status as of last inspection
Jun 24, 2025 416.4(h)(4) All paths of egress on the interior and exterior of the home, including corridors, aisles and approaches must be kept free of obstructions, impediments and debris at all times. Corrected
Oct 1, 2024 416.11(b)(13) Caregivers must be aware of each child's special health care needs identified in the child's individual health care plan. This includes, but is not limited to, allergies, disabilities and medical conditions. Corrected
Jul 16, 2024 416.5(k) Cleaning materials must be stored in their original containers unless the product's use or the program's health care plan indicates that the product be mixed with water before use. In this case, the container used for subsequent use of the mixed product must state the name of the cleaning material contained within. Cleaning materials must be used in such a way that they will not contaminate play surfaces, food or food preparation areas, or constitute a hazard to children. Such materials must be kept in a place inaccessible to children. Corrected
*Violations are posted on this web site after the inspection results have been finalized in a report mailed to the provider. Violations are listed here as 'Corrected' after the Office has verified corrections with the provider, and a letter confirming the corrections has been mailed to the provider.
For additional information on this program and compliance history, contact
Office: Long Island Regional Office
Phone: (631) 240-2560
 Enforcement History
The New York State Office of Children and Family Services uses a range of tools to help bring child care programs into compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.

The enforcement actions listed on this website only include denial, revocation or suspension of a child care program's license or registration. Fines are not shown on this website. OCFS stops referring families to the program if a program's license or registration is closed, revoked or suspended.

Other enforcement actions such as Corrective action plans and fines are not shown on this website.
Enforcement Actions since April, 2021: None