Rainbow Day Care Center
NEW BEDFORD, MA·Center-based CareLicensed
Contact information
Address532 Brock Ave, New Bedford, MA, 02744-1508
CityNEW BEDFORD, MA 02744-1508
Phone(508) 994-9393
Operating details
Capacity37
SubsidiesY
License dateJune 1, 1998
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 7/29/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High4
- Medium-High1
- Medium0
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Location
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532 Brock Ave, New Bedford, MA, 02744-1508, NEW BEDFORD, MA 02744-1508
Questions to ask on a tour
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- This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- They accept child care subsidies - ask what the enrollment process looks like and whether there is a waitlist for subsidized spots
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 7/29/2025
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2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 7.077/29/2025
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. Enhanced 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.
(Past 6 Months)
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- Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
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- 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: NEW BEDFORD
- Capacity: 37
- Type: Center-based Care
- Years in operation: 28
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