Learning Prep School Child Care Center

WEST NEWTON, MACenter-based CareLicensed

4.6based on state inspection data
Capacity34
Est. price$2,485/mo

Contact information

Address1507 WASHINGTON STREET, West Newton, MA, 02465

CityWEST NEWTON, MA 02465

Phone(617) 965-0764

Operating details

Capacity34

SubsidiesN

License dateDecember 30, 1989

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 11/13/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High5
  • Medium-High11
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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1507 WASHINGTON STREET, West Newton, MA, 02465, WEST NEWTON, MA 02465

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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. This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
  4. This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 11/13/2025

  • High1
  • Medium-High5
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2025

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 7.0711/13/2025

    7.07(13) — Equipment is clean, safe, secured, and poses no hazard.

    Equipment is clean, safe, secured, and poses no hazard. Safety Requirements for Equipment, Materials and Furnishings. The licensee must only use indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, furnishings, toys, and games that are appropriate to the ages, needs and developmental level of the children enrolled. They must be sturdy, safely constructed and installed, non-tippable, flame retardant, easily cleaned, and free from lead paint, protruding nails, rust, and other hazards that may be dangerous to children. Domain: Curriculum and Activities. Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 7.0411/13/2025

    7.04(14)(c) — Allergies, medical info, special diets, emergency medications; privacy protected

    Allergies, medical info, special diets, emergency medications; privacy protected in a manner that protects the privacy of each child: Domain: Postings. Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  3. Medium riskStandard 7.0411/13/2025

    7.04(04)(a)(01), 7.04(04)(a)(02) — Accurate attendance; arrival/departure times

    Accurate attendance; arrival/departure times daily attendance records indicating each child’s attendance, including arrival and departure times;, a method of knowing exactly who is present on the premises at any given point in the day. Domain: Care of Children. Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  4. High riskStandard 7.046/4/2025

    7.04(07), 7.04(08)(b), 7.06(05)(b), 7.10(09)(a)(05) — Children's Records

    Children's Records Children’s Records. The licensee must maintain an individual written record for each child that includes:, For school age children, the licensee may accept either:, The licensee must obtain parental consent prior to contacting any outside social, educational or health care resource or service provider on behalf of an individual child. If such direct contacts are made by the program, the licensee must maintain a written record of such contacts and the results of such contacts., Whenever a child is considered for assignment in a fixed age group outside his chronologically defined age group, the licensee must: Domain: Administration. Renewal - Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-High riskStandard 7.076/4/2025

    7.07(07)(d), 7.07(07)(e), 7.07(10), 7.07(13)(d) — Outdoor Space

    Outdoor Space The outdoor play area must be free from hazards including but not limited to: a busy street, a parking lot, poisonous plants, water hazards, debris, broken glass, chipping, peeling or flaking paint, dangerous machinery or tools, and weather-related and environmental hazards or small objects that could present a choking hazard to young children. Any such hazard must be removed or fenced by a sturdy, permanently installed barrier which is at least four feet high or otherwise protected or removed, as appropriate., If the outdoor play space is located on a roof, it must be protected by a barrier at least seven feet high, which cannot be climbed by children., 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., All play equipment, fences and structures must be free of entrapment hazards. Domain: Physical Facility - Outdoors. Renewal - Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  6. Medium-High riskStandard 7.046/4/2025

    7.04(17)(p)(04) — Evacuation procedures posted at each exit

    Evacuation procedures posted at each exit next to each exit, emergency and evacuation procedures. Domain: Emergency Preparedness. Renewal - Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  7. Medium-High riskStandard 7.116/4/2025

    7.11(03) — Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP)

    Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) Individual Health Care Plans The licensee must maintain as part of a child’s 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 child’s health if the treatment is not administered. Domain: Health. Renewal - 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.

17Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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  • Review the detailed violations listed above.
  • Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
  • Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
  • Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.

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Estimated monthly cost

$2,485/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: WEST NEWTON
  • Capacity: 34
  • Type: Center-based Care
  • Years in operation: 37

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