Danvers YMCA Pre-Kindergarten & School's Out Kids Club
DANVERS, MA·Center-based CareLicensed
Contact information
Address34 PICKERING ST, Danvers, MA, 01923-2019
Phone(978) 774-2055
Operating details
Capacity129
SubsidiesY
License dateApril 23, 1990
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 4/16/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High9
- Medium-High12
- Medium4
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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34 PICKERING ST, Danvers, MA, 01923-2019, DANVERS, MA 01923-2019
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/16/2026
- High7
- Medium-High11
- Medium3
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- High riskStandard 7.044/16/2026
7.04(17)(k), 7.09(17)(a), 7.12(02) — Staff orientation, training and meetings
Staff orientation, training and meetings Staff Meetings. In programs with four or more staff the licensee must develop and follow a written plan and must document regular staff meetings of at least two hours per month to consult with educators on program issues; program planning; policies and procedures; parent communication; implementation of the regulations; childrens behaviors and meeting the individual needs of children., Educator Orientation. The licensee must provide and document orientation for all employees., All educators must receive basic training in the following: Domain: Administration. Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected - High riskStandard 7.044/16/2026
7.04(05)(a), 7.04(05)(b), 7.04(05)(c), 7.09(09) — Staff Records
Staff Records documentation that the employee has the qualifications required under 606 CMR 7.09, including, but not limited to, health records, as required by 606 CMR 7.09(11);, copies of licenses, certifications and registrations held, including, but not limited to, motor vehicle operators license (if the staff member transports children) and EEC educator qualification;, documentation of orientation, training and professional development, as required by 606 CMR 7.09(15)(d-f), 7.09(16)(c) and 7.09(17)(a), and 7.11(1), 7.09 (18)(d), and 7.09(19)(b),as applicable;, All educators must attend an orientation to early education and care approved by the Department. Domain: Administration. Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 7.104/16/2026
7.10(08)(b)(02), 7.09(05) — Staff Schedule/Qualifications
Staff Schedule/Qualifications the Licensee must keep the schedule current and posted in an area easily visible to educators, parents and visitors., All educators must possess the qualifications required for their positions in accordance with EEC regulations. Domain: Care of Children. Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 7.074/16/2026
7.07(05)
The licensee must submit copies of current pool and pool roof inspections as required by applicable law or statute. Domain: Inspections. Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 7.074/16/2026
7.07(02), 7.07(03) — Building Inspection and Fire Inspection
Building Inspection and Fire Inspection Building Inspection. Every program that is not located in a residence and every program that has a licensed capacity of more than 10 children must provide a certificate of inspection from the Department of Public Safety or the local building inspector certifying that the facility complies with the State Building Code (780 CMR). The certificate must indicate the following:, Fire Inspection. Every program not located in a residence must submit evidence of compliance with applicable fire codes. Domain: Physical Facility - Indoors. Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 7.074/16/2026
7.07(01), 7.11(07)(h) — Emergency Evacuation
Emergency Evacuation The licensee must ensure that the physical facilities are safe, clean, in good repair and free from hazards and clutter. The licensee must monitor the environment daily to identify and remove or repair any hazards that may cause injury to children. Exits and evacuation routes must be kept clear of obstructions., The educator must hold practice evacuation drills with all groups of children and all educators from each floor level of the approved space at least monthly. Drills must be held during different times of the program day, and must use alternative exits. The educator must document the date, time, exit route used, number of children evacuated and effectiveness of each drill. Domain: Emergency Preparedness. Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 7.114/16/2026
7.11(02)(c), 7.11(02)(e) — Medication
Medication All prescription medications must be in the containers in which they were originally dispensed and with their original labels affixed. Over-the-counter medications must be in the original manufacturers packaging., Unless otherwise specified in a childs individual health care plan, the educator must store all medications out of the reach of children and under proper conditions for sanitation, preservation, security and safety during the time the children are in care and during the transportation of children. Domain: Health. Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 7.074/16/2026
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 - High riskStandard 7.094/16/2026
7.09(17)(d), 7.11(18)(d) — Staff First Aid Training
Staff First Aid Training First Aid Training. All educators must obtain within six months of employment, and must maintain thereafter current certification of training in basic first aid appropriate to the population served., First Aid Training. The licensee must document that each educator is certified in first aid within six months of employment. Domain: Administration. Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected
2025
- High riskStandard 7.134/24/2025
7.13(01) — Program transportation plan
Program transportation plan The licensee must have a written plan for the safety and supervision of all children during transport. The plan must describe how children are transported to and from the program, in an emergency, and on field trips. The plan must also address the safety and supervision of children who walk and who arrive by public transportation. The plan must include any special arrangements for children with disabilities. Domain: Transportation. Renewal - Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 7.074/24/2025
7.07(05), 7.07(04), 7.07(16)(a), 7.12(15)(c), 7.12(15)(b) — Required Inspections (as applicable)
Required Inspections (as applicable) The licensee must submit copies of current pool and pool roof inspections as required by applicable law or statute., Water Source Inspection. The licensee must provide evidence that any private well or water source has been inspected and approved by the local board of health, health department, or DEP approved private laboratory within one year of licensure and meets Department of Environmental Protection Standards for drinking water, if applicable., Lead Paint. If a program serves any child younger than 5 years old, the licensee must provide evidence of a lead paint inspection from the local board of health, or the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, or a private lead paint inspection service and compliance with 105 CMR 460.000 (Department Of Public Health Prevention and Control of Lead Poisoning regulations)., If the licensee provides food that is prepared off-site, the food must be prepared at a facility that has a Food Service permit or evidence of inspection from the local health department and must be transported to the program in appropriate sanitary containers and at appropriate temperatures., If the licensee provides food prepared on-site, the licensee must have a Food Service permit or evidence of inspection from the local health department when required by DPH. Domain: Physical Space (Indoor & Outdoor). Renewal - Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 7.074/24/2025
7.07(02), 7.07(03), 7.07(16)(b) — Building Inspection;Fire Inspection;Environment free of pests;Date of IPM-RApr25
Building Inspection;Fire Inspection;Environment free of pests;Date of IPM-RApr25 Building Inspection. Every program that is not located in a residence and every program that has a licensed capacity of more than 10 children must provide a certificate of inspection from the Department of Public Safety or the local building inspector certifying that the facility complies with the State Building Code (780 CMR). The certificate must indicate the following:, Fire Inspection. Every program not located in a residence must submit evidence of compliance with applicable fire codes., Integrated Pest Management. Programs must document compliance with the Integrated Pest Management program of the Department of Agricultural Resources. Domain: Physical Space (Indoor & Outdoor). Renewal - Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 7.114/24/2025
7.11(03) — Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025 Individual Health Care Plans The licensee must maintain as part of a childs record, an individual health care plan for each child with a chronic medical condition, which has been diagnosed by a licensed health care practitioner. The plan must describe the chronic condition, its symptoms, any medical treatment that may be necessary while the child is in care, the potential side effects of that treatment, and the potential consequences to the childs health if the treatment is not administered. Domain: Health. Renewal - Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 7.134/24/2025
7.13(03)(c) — If applicable, transportation contract
If applicable, transportation contract Append a copy of the current contract between the transportation provider and the licensee to the programs transportation plan, if transportation is provided by a sub-contractor. The contract must include provisions for the transportation company to notify the licensee of any accidents, vehicle breakdowns, and moving violations that are cited while children are being transported. Domain: Transportation. Renewal - Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 7.134/24/2025
7.13(04)(b) — School bus license or 7D license
School bus license or 7D license any program-owned, private or hired vehicles such as sedans, vans, or station wagons used for the transportation of eight or fewer passengers, at any one time, and the driver thereof, conform to requirements as contained in M.G.L. c. 90, § 7(D); Domain: Transportation. Renewal - Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 7.104/24/2025
7.10(08)(b) — Staff Schedule current and posted
Staff Schedule current and posted Whenever more than one educator is providing care: Domain: Postings. Renewal - Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 7.074/24/2025
7.07(16)(b)
Integrated Pest Management. Programs must document compliance with the Integrated Pest Management program of the Department of Agricultural Resources. Domain: Health and Safety. Renewal - Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected - High riskStandard 7.044/24/2025
7.04(18)(d)(01) — Staff records checklist
Staff records checklist a current staff records check list that reflects all regular employees, Domain: Administration. Renewal - Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected - High riskStandard 7.044/24/2025
7.04(18)(a) — Budget; Financial documentation
Budget; Financial documentation The licensee must have and submit a projected one-year operating budget that estimates income and expenses. In addition, a program that has not previously operated must document and submit proof of financial capability to carry out its program for at least a three month period. Domain: Administration. Renewal - Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected - High riskStandard 7.114/24/2025
7.11(19)(b) — Health Care Consultant Agreement
Health Care Consultant Agreement Health Care Consultant. Each program must have access to a Health Care Consultant who will: Domain: Administration. Renewal - Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 7.134/24/2025
7.13(05) — Vehicle insurance
Vehicle insurance Insurance. Any vehicle used to transport children, whether owned by the program, an educator or by a parent who is transporting children other than his own, must have the following minimum amounts of liability insurance: Domain: Transportation. Renewal - Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected
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Safety & Compliance Analysis
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(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,837/month
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About this daycare
- Location: DANVERS
- Capacity: 129
- Type: Center-based Care
- Years in operation: 36
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