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Little People's College - Donald

SOUTH DARTMOUTH, MACenter-based CareLicensed

4.6based on state inspection data
Capacity125
Est. price$2,237/mo

Contact information

Address52 Donald St, South Dartmouth, MA, 02748-1902

CitySOUTH DARTMOUTH, MA 02748-1902

Phone(508) 997-9092

Operating details

Capacity125

SubsidiesY

License dateNovember 23, 1983

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 10/30/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High2
  • Medium-High4
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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52 Donald St, South Dartmouth, MA, 02748-1902, SOUTH DARTMOUTH, MA 02748-1902

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Questions to ask on a tour

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  1. This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
  2. Ask what changed after their most recent supervision citation and how compliance is monitored now
  3. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  4. This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 10/30/2025

  • High1
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2025

  1. High riskStandard 7.0410/30/2025

    7.04(04)(a)(01), 7.10(01), 7.10(02), 7.10(03), 7.10(04), 7.10(09) — Attendance Recording and Group Sizes/Ratios

    Attendance Recording and Group Sizes/Ratios daily attendance records indicating each child’s attendance, including arrival and departure times;, The licensee must maintain sufficient numbers of qualified staff to promote the health, safety, growth and development of each child. Assignment of staff must take into account the physical environment, requirements of the activities children are engaged in, and the developmental levels and behavioral traits of children in care., Ratios: The program must have the number of educators necessary to:, Staff to Be Included in Ratios., Multi-Age Grouping. A group of children ranging in age from birth through thirteen years (or sixteen years, if such children have special needs), may be assigned on an ongoing basis to a single group, provided all provisions of 606 CMR 7.10(4) are met. The Multi-Age Grouping ratios and group sizes specified at 606 CMR 7.10(4)(d – h) may be used by:, Additional Provisions for Large Group and School Age Child Care. Domain: Care of Children. Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  2. Medium riskStandard 7.1110/30/2025

    7.11(13)(d)(04)(a)

    there is a distance of at least two feet between each crib or cot, or there is a distance of at least three feet between children’s faces while resting or napping; Domain: Sleep, Rest, Quiet Activities. Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 7.0710/30/2025

    7.07(07), 7.07(10) — Space (indoor / outdoor hazards)

    Space (indoor / outdoor hazards) Outdoor Space. The licensee must maintain, or have access to, an outdoor play area of at least 75 square feet per child who is outside at any one time., Indoor Space. The indoor space must be clean, safely maintained, well-ventilated and well-lit, of sufficient size for the children served, and must encourage play and learning. Domain: Physical Space (Indoor & Outdoor). Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

7Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$2,237/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 Massachusetts run about $1,933/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Massachusetts by age group.

About this daycare

  • Location: SOUTH DARTMOUTH
  • Capacity: 125
  • Type: Center-based Care
  • Years in operation: 43

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