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Center for Early Education and Care - UMass/Amherst

AMHERST, MACenter-based CareLicensed

4.6based on state inspection data
Capacity87
Est. price$1,939/mo

Contact information

Address21 CLUBHOUSE DR, Amherst, MA, 01003-9343

CityAMHERST, MA 01003-9343

Phone(413) 545-1566

Operating details

Capacity87

SubsidiesY

License dateSeptember 11, 2000

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 5/21/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High1
  • Medium-High3
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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21 CLUBHOUSE DR, Amherst, MA, 01003-9343, AMHERST, MA 01003-9343

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  1. This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
  2. They accept child care subsidies - ask what the enrollment process looks like and whether there is a waitlist for subsidized spots
  3. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  4. Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/21/2025

  • High0
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2025

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 7.075/21/2025

    7.07(07)(d), 7.07(07)(e), 7.07(10), 7.07(13)(d) — Physical Facility - Outdoors

    On the day of the visit the program did not have a sufficient amount of impact absorbing material under and around the climbing structure in the Preschool Playground Corrective action: Impact absorbing material was delivered on 5/29/25 in order to bring the total depth to 9".. Regulation: 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. Cited during: Renewal - Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Corrected 6/6/2025

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

4Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$1,939/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: AMHERST
  • Capacity: 87
  • Type: Center-based Care
  • Years in operation: 26

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