Community Day Care Learning Center

LAWRENCE, MACenter-based CareLicensed

4.0based on state inspection data
Capacity70
Est. price$1,686/mo

Contact information

Address7-11 BALLARD WAY, Lawrence, MA, 01843

CityLAWRENCE, MA 01843

Phone(978) 686-7196

Operating details

Capacity70

SubsidiesY

License dateJanuary 8, 1986

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 12/11/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High4
  • Medium-High2
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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7-11 BALLARD WAY, Lawrence, MA, 01843, LAWRENCE, MA 01843

Questions to ask on a tour

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  1. This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
  2. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  3. They accept child care subsidies - ask what the enrollment process looks like and whether there is a waitlist for subsidized spots
  4. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 12/11/2025

  • High4
  • Medium-High0
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2025

  1. High riskStandard 7.0912/11/2025

    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

2024

  1. High riskStandard 7.0412/17/2024

    7.04(07) — Children's records and checklist - R Apr 2025

    Children's records and checklist - R Apr 2025 Children’s Records. The licensee must maintain an individual written record for each child that includes: Domain: Administration. Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  2. High riskStandard 7.1112/17/2024

    7.11(05)(f) — Record of injuries, behavior incidents, accidents, emergencies

    Record of injuries, behavior incidents, accidents, emergencies The licensee must maintain a record of any unusual or serious incidents including but not limited to behavioral incidents, accidents, property destruction or emergencies. These reports must be reviewed by the licensee or Program Administrator on a monthly basis. Domain: Administration. Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  3. High riskStandard 7.0612/17/2024

    7.06(03)(a) — A written progress report must be done periodically

    A written progress report must be done periodically Frequency Domain: Administration. Renewal - Full Review 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.

6Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$1,686/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: LAWRENCE
  • Capacity: 70
  • Type: Center-based Care
  • Years in operation: 41

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