Sunshine’s Place, Inc
NEW BEDFORD, MA·Center-based CareLicensed
Contact information
Address211 Acushnet Avenue, New Bedford, MA, 02740-4804
CityNEW BEDFORD, MA 02740-4804
Phone(508) 984-7373
Operating details
Capacity53
SubsidiesY
License dateMay 17, 2000
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 12/4/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High3
- Medium-High9
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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211 Acushnet Avenue, New Bedford, MA, 02740-4804, NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740-4804
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 12/4/2025
- High2
- Medium-High4
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 7.0712/4/2025
7.07(07), 7.07(10) — Space (indoor / outdoor hazards)
Space (indoor / outdoor hazards) Outdoor Space. The licensee must maintain, or have access to, an outdoor play area of at least 75 square feet per child who is outside at any one time., 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 Space (Indoor & Outdoor). Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected
2024
- High riskStandard 7.0410/10/2024
7.04(07) — Children's records and checklist - R Apr 2025
Children's records and checklist - R Apr 2025 Childrens 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 - Medium-High riskStandard 7.1310/10/2024
7.13(04)(j) — Attendance recorded as children board/exit; a complete vehicle inspection
Attendance recorded as children board/exit; a complete vehicle inspection the driver of the vehicle takes attendance before and after each trip and conducts a complete vehicle inspection after every trip to ensure that children are not left alone in a vehicle at any time; Domain: Transportation. Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected - High riskStandard 7.1110/10/2024
7.11(10)(e) — Handwashing after diapering/toileting in separate area from food preparation
Handwashing after diapering/toileting in separate area from food preparation Facilities used for hand washing after diapering or toileting must be separate from facilities and areas used for food preparation and food service. Domain: Health. Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 7.1110/10/2024
7.11(02)(e), 7.11(02)(c) — Medication Storage; Medication Container/Label
Medication Storage; Medication Container/Label Unless otherwise specified in a childs individual health care plan, the educator must store all medications out of the reach of children and under proper conditions for sanitation, preservation, security and safety during the time the children are in care and during the transportation of children., All prescription medications must be in the containers in which they were originally dispensed and with their original labels affixed. Over-the-counter medications must be in the original manufacturers packaging. Domain: Health. Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 7.1110/10/2024
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 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. Domain: Health. Renewal - Full Review 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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Estimated monthly cost
$1,939/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: 53
- Type: Center-based Care
- Years in operation: 26
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