YMCA Schools Out Program @ Belcher School
CHICOPEE, MA·Center-based CareLicensed
Contact information
Address125 MONTGOMERY ST, Chicopee, MA, 01020-1927
Phone(413) 316-9265
Operating details
Capacity52
SubsidiesY
License dateSeptember 1, 1998
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 12/4/2024 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High3
- Medium-High7
- Medium2
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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125 MONTGOMERY ST, Chicopee, MA, 01020-1927, CHICOPEE, MA 01020-1927
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 12/4/2024
- High2
- Medium-High2
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2024
- High riskStandard 7.0612/4/2024
7.06(03)(a) — Administration
There was no evidence of progress reports. Progress reports must be completed once a year for school age. Corrective action: I will touch base with my direct supervisor about retrieving these reports so that I can make sure the program does it.. Regulation: Frequency Cited during: Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Corrected 12/9/2024 - Medium riskStandard 7.1012/4/2024
7.10(09)(a) — Care of Children
At the time of the visit a staff member took a group of 15 children to the bathroom alone. There was a second staff member but she stayed behind in the classroom. Corrective action: I have spoken to [redacted] and he is aware that the ratio is 1:13 kids to 1 staff.. Regulation: Group Assignment of Children. Cited during: Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Corrected 12/9/2024 - Medium-High riskStandard 7.0412/4/2024
7.04(14)(c) — Postings
The program did not have a list of the allergies and medications posted. Corrective action: The front desk prints out allergy lists weekly with attendances, I have spoken to [Redacted] to make sure that he checks his mailbox every Monday as the list will be in there.. Regulation: in a manner that protects the privacy of each child: Cited during: Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Corrected 12/9/2024 - Medium-High riskStandard 7.1112/4/2024
7.11(03) — Health
The program did not have IHCP for a child. Corrective action: I have spoken to [redacted] and we will get the necessary document filled out for the child. 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: Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Corrected 12/9/2024 - High riskStandard 7.1112/4/2024
7.11(02)(j), 7.11(02)(l) — Health
A staff member reported that they didn't have children that have medications. Upon reviewing the FA kit it was determined that one child has an emergency medication. The program did not have written parental consent for the medication and did not have an IHCP. Corrective action: After speaking to [redacted] he mentioned receiving a medical letter from the doctor from the child's mom. Our front desk will contact the parent and make sure she fills out the correct form and gets an action plan from the doctor.. Regulation: Each time a medication is administered, the educator must document in the childs record the name of the medication, the dosage, the time and the method of administration, and who administered the medication, except as noted in (k) below., All medications must be administered in accordance with the consent and documentation requirements specified below: Cited during: Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Corrected 12/9/2024
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
$1,349/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: CHICOPEE
- Capacity: 52
- Type: Center-based Care
- Years in operation: 28
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