About Caterpillar Care Caterpillar Care ® schools are designed in a small format setting. A school system born in Chicago in 2011, our blended curriculum encompasses the very best concepts from several early childhood education philosophies. With a calming and intimate atmosphere at our nurseries and day care centers, our professional caretakers/teachers are here to serve first time families and growing families alike. Enrolling infants 'caterpillars' and toddlers 'butterflies', ages six weeks to three years of age. Experience why transformations happen here daily.