Bernice B. Godine JCC Early Learning Center - Newton

NEWTON, MACenter-based CareLicensed

2.9based on state inspection data
Capacity272
Est. price$2,237/mo

Contact information

Address333 NAHANTON ST, Newton, MA, 02459

CityNEWTON, MA 02459

Phone(617) 558-6561

Operating details

Capacity272

SubsidiesY

License dateSeptember 12, 1983

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 3/19/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High10
  • Medium-High13
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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333 NAHANTON ST, Newton, MA, 02459, NEWTON, MA 02459

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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: 3/19/2026

  • High5
  • Medium-High9
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. High riskStandard 7.043/19/2026

    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 operator’s 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
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 7.123/19/2026

    7.12(10)(a)(03), 7.12(10)(a)(01) — Feeding schedule for each infant/toddler; Infants held while fed from bottle

    Feeding schedule for each infant/toddler; Infants held while fed from bottle Infants must be held while fed a bottle., A current feeding schedule must be maintained, documenting use of either breast milk or formula, if applicable, new foods introduced, food intolerances and preferences, voiding patterns, and observations related to developmental changes in feeding and nutrition. Domain: Care of Children. Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 7.073/19/2026

    7.07(13)(d), 7.07(01), 7.07(02), 7.07(10) — Indoor Space

    Indoor Space All play equipment, fences and structures must be free of entrapment hazards., 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., 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:, 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 Facility - Indoors. Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  4. Medium riskStandard 7.073/19/2026

    7.07(10)(g), 8.01(03)(a), 8.01(03)(a)(01), 8.01(03)(a)(02), 8.01(03)(b) — Storage of Personal Belongings

    Storage of Personal Belongings The licensee must provide sufficient space, accessible to children, for each child to store clothing and other personal items in a safe, sanitary manner., Storage for Children’s Personal Belongings. The Program shall provide sufficient space, accessible to children, for each child to store clothing, coats, bedding, and other personal items in a safe, sanitary manner., Personal items intended for individual use by children, including but not limited to bottles and cups, pacifiers, toothbrushes, and sleeping materials, shall be labeled with the name of the child for whom they are intended; and, Personal items shall be stored so that they do not touch., Storage for Adults’ Personal Belongings. The Program shall provide sufficient space, not accessible to children, for adults to store personal items in a safe, sanitary manner. Domain: Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases. Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-High riskStandard 7.073/19/2026

    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
  6. Medium-High riskStandard 7.043/19/2026

    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. Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  7. Medium-High riskStandard 7.113/19/2026

    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. Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  8. Medium-High riskStandard 7.073/19/2026

    7.07(07)(d), 7.07(13)(g) — Toxic Substances

    Toxic Substances 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., Educators must ensure that all hazardous objects, including but not limited to matches, lighters, toxic materials, sharp objects, plastic bags and purses are locked or inaccessible to children. Domain: Health. Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  9. Medium-High riskStandard 7.113/19/2026

    7.11(02)(l)(05), 7.11(02)(l)(04), 7.11(02)(l)(03), 7.11(02)(l)(02), 7.11(02)(l)(01) — Current consent for administered medications

    Current consent for administered medications Type of Medication: Topical, non-Prescription (not applied to open wounds or broken skin) Written Parental Consent Required: Yes, renewed annually Health Care Practitioner Authorization Required: No. Items not applied to open wounds or broken skin may be supplied by program with notification to parents of such, or parents may send in preferred brands of such items for their own child(ren)’s use. Logging Required: No for items not applied to open wounds or broken skin., Type of Medication: Topical, non-Prescription (when applied to open wounds or broken skin) Written Parental Consent Required: Yes, renewed annually Health Care Practitioner Authorization Required: No in FCC. Yes in Large and Small Group. Must be in original container with original label containing the name of the child affixed Logging Required: Yes, including name of child, dosage, date, time, & staff signature, Type of Medication: Unanticipated Non-Prescription for Mild Symptoms (e.g., acetaminophen, ibuprofen, antihistamines) Written Parental Consent Required: Yes, renewed annually Health Care Practitioner Authorization Required: No in FCC. Yes in Large and Small Group. Must be in original container with original label containing the name of the child affixed Logging Required: Yes, including name of child, dosage, date, time, & staff signature, Type of Medication: Oral Non-Prescription Written Parental Consent Required: Yes, renewed weekly with dosage, times, days and purpose Health Care Practitioner Authorization Required: No in FCC. Yes in Large and Small Group. Must be in original container with original label containing the name of the child affixed Logging Required: Yes, including name of child, dosage, date, time, & staff signature. Missed doses must also be noted along with the reason(s) why the dose was missed., Type of Medication: All Prescription Written Parental Consent Required: Yes Health Care Practitioner Authorization Required: Yes. Must be in original container with original label containing the name of the child affixed. Logging Required: Yes, including name of child, dosage, date, time, & staff signature. Missed doses must also be noted along with the reason(s) why the dose was missed. Domain: Medication. Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  10. High riskStandard 7.043/19/2026

    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; children’s 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

2025

  1. High risk3/22/2025

    Non-compliance identified during complaint investigation

    Non-compliance identified during complaint investigation No death, serious injury, or child abuse identified, No death, serious injury, or child abuse identified, No death, serious injury, or child abuse identified Domain: Complaint investigation. Complaint Investigation. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 7.113/20/2025

    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 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 - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 7.113/20/2025

    7.11(07)(h) — Evacuation drill log, all groups

    Evacuation drill log, all groups 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. Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  4. Medium riskStandard 7.043/20/2025

    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
  5. High riskStandard 7.043/20/2025

    7.04(05)(a), 7.04(05)(b), 7.04(05)(c), 7.09(09) — Staff Records - R Apr 2025

    Staff Records - R Apr 2025 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 operator’s 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. Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  6. High riskStandard 7.043/20/2025

    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

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25Total Violations
10Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$2,237/month

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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: NEWTON
  • Capacity: 272
  • Type: Center-based Care
  • Years in operation: 43

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