Churchill Head Start
HOLYOKE, MA·Center-based CareLicensed
Contact information
Address41 COMMERCIAL ST, Holyoke, MA, 01040-5244
Phone(413) 534-0876
Operating details
Capacity156
SubsidiesY
License dateJune 28, 1996
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 7/21/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High2
- Medium-High4
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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41 COMMERCIAL ST, Holyoke, MA, 01040-5244, HOLYOKE, MA 01040-5244
Questions to ask on a tour
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- This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
- They accept child care subsidies - ask what the enrollment process looks like and whether there is a waitlist for subsidized spots
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 7/21/2025
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- Medium-High1
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2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 7.127/21/2025
7.12(15)(b) — Health
On the day of the visit the posted Health Inspection expired on 6/25/25 Corrective action: On the day of the visit, the Center had an updated Health Inspection issued on 7/1/25 with an expiration date of 6/20/26. However, the updated inspection was not posted at the time of the visit, and the previously expired inspection remained displayed. The updated Health Inspection was posted immediately following the visit, and a copy was provided to the licensor.. Regulation: 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. Cited during: Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Corrected 8/20/2025
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(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
$1,598/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: HOLYOKE
- Capacity: 156
- Type: Center-based Care
- Years in operation: 30
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