Salem YMCA Childcare

SALEM, MACenter-based CareLicensed

2.5based on state inspection data
Capacity220
Est. price$2,237/mo

Contact information

Address1 Sewall St., Salem, MA, 01970-3405

CitySALEM, MA 01970-3405

Phone(781) 990-7076

Operating details

Capacity220

SubsidiesY

License dateJuly 6, 1998

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 5/29/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High17
  • Medium-High4
  • Medium4
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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1 Sewall St., Salem, MA, 01970-3405, SALEM, MA 01970-3405

Questions to ask on a tour

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  1. This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
  2. This facility has food-service findings on its state record - ask how meals are prepared and how allergies are handled
  3. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  4. This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/29/2026

  • High7
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. High risk5/29/2026

    Non-compliance identified during complaint investigation

    Non-compliance identified during complaint investigation No death, serious injury, or child abuse identified, No death, serious injury, or child abuse identified, No death, serious injury, or child abuse identified, No death, serious injury, or child abuse identified, No death, serious injury, or child abuse identified, No death, serious injury, or child abuse identified, No death, serious injury, or child abuse identified, No death, serious injury, or child abuse identified, No death, serious injury, or child abuse identified, No death, serious injury, or child abuse identified, No death, serious injury, or child abuse identified, No death, serious injury, or child abuse identified Domain: Complaint investigation. Complaint Investigation. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  2. High risk4/28/2026

    Non-compliance identified during complaint investigation

    Non-compliance identified during complaint investigation No death, serious injury, or child abuse identified, No death, serious injury, or child abuse identified, No death, serious injury, or child abuse identified, No death, serious injury, or child abuse identified, No death, serious injury, or child abuse identified, No death, serious injury, or child abuse identified, No death, serious injury, or child abuse identified, No death, serious injury, or child abuse identified, No death, serious injury, or child abuse identified, No death, serious injury, or child abuse identified, No death, serious injury, or child abuse identified Domain: Complaint investigation. Complaint Investigation. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected

2025

  1. High riskStandard 7.048/4/2025

    7.04(05)(a), 7.04(05)(b), 7.04(05)(c), 7.09(09) — Staff Records

    Staff Records documentation that the employee has the qualifications required under 606 CMR 7.09, including, but not limited to, health records, as required by 606 CMR 7.09(11);, copies of licenses, certifications and registrations held, including, but not limited to, motor vehicle operator’s license (if the staff member transports children) and EEC educator qualification;, documentation of orientation, training and professional development, as required by 606 CMR 7.09(15)(d-f), 7.09(16)(c) and 7.09(17)(a), and 7.11(1), 7.09 (18)(d), and 7.09(19)(b),as applicable;, All educators must attend an orientation to early education and care approved by the Department. Domain: Administration. Enhanced Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  2. High riskStandard 7.048/4/2025

    7.04(07), 7.04(08)(b), 7.06(05)(b), 7.10(09)(a)(05) — Children's Records

    Children's Records Children’s 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: Domain: Administration. Enhanced Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  3. High riskStandard 7.118/4/2025

    7.11(10)(e) — Sink Spaces

    Sink Spaces 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. Enhanced Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  4. Medium riskStandard 7.078/4/2025

    7.07(06) — Physical Space Paint

    Physical Space Paint Chipping and Peeling Paint. The licensee must maintain the interior and exterior of the program in good repair, free of chipping, flaking, or peeling paint or broken plaster. Domain: Physical Facility - Outdoors. Enhanced Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-High riskStandard 7.078/4/2025

    7.07(13)(d), 7.07(01), 7.07(02), 7.07(10) — Indoor Space

    Indoor Space All play equipment, fences and structures must be free of entrapment hazards., The licensee must ensure that the physical facilities are safe, clean, in good repair and free from hazards and clutter. The licensee must monitor the environment daily to identify and remove or repair any hazards that may cause injury to children. Exits and evacuation routes must be kept clear of obstructions., Building Inspection. Every program that is not located in a residence and every program that has a licensed capacity of more than 10 children must provide a certificate of inspection from the Department of Public Safety or the local building inspector certifying that the facility complies with the State Building Code (780 CMR). The certificate must indicate the following:, 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 Facility - Indoors. Enhanced Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  6. High riskStandard 7.128/4/2025

    7.12(07)(d) — Food stored in clean/covered containers

    Food stored in clean/covered containers the licensee must store all food in clean, covered containers; Domain: Mealtime, Food, Food Preparation. Enhanced Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  7. High riskStandard 7.098/4/2025

    7.09(17)(d), 7.11(18)(d) — Staff First Aid Training - R Sep 2025

    Staff First Aid Training - R Sep 2025 First Aid Training. All educators must obtain within six months of employment, and must maintain thereafter current certification of training in basic first aid appropriate to the population served., First Aid Training. The licensee must document that each educator is certified in first aid within six months of employment. Domain: Administration. 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.

25Total Violations
2Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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Estimated monthly cost

$2,237/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: SALEM
  • Capacity: 220
  • Type: Center-based Care
  • Years in operation: 28

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