VOC Early Education and Care at Montgomery St
CHICOPEE, MA·Center-based CareLicensed
Contact information
Address374 MONTGOMERY ST, Chicopee, MA, 01020-1961
Phone(413) 331-1331
Operating details
Capacity86
SubsidiesY
License dateJanuary 29, 1997
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 7/16/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High8
- Medium-High10
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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374 MONTGOMERY ST, Chicopee, MA, 01020-1961, CHICOPEE, MA 01020-1961
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 7/16/2025
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- Medium-High1
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- Low0
2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 7.117/16/2025
7.11(03) — Health
During a review of medications, it was noted that at least one child was missing an IHCP. Corrective action: We have followed up with the parent regarding the missing Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) and have confirmed that it will be provided by the end of this week 7/25/25. Regulation: 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. Cited during: Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Corrected 7/29/2025 - High riskStandard 7.047/16/2025
7.04(07), 7.04(08)(b), 7.06(05)(b), 7.10(09)(a)(05) — Administration
During the children's file review, it was noted that at least one child did not have evidence of a physical form or immunization record on file. Corrective action: We have since followed up with the parent, and she confirmed that all required documentation will be submitted today 7/22/25 and the documents are up to date.. Regulation: Childrens 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: Cited during: Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Corrected 7/29/2025
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(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: CHICOPEE
- Capacity: 86
- Type: Center-based Care
- Years in operation: 30
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