A Place to Grow at the Stratton School
ARLINGTON, MA·Center-based CareLicensed
Contact information
Address180 MOUNTAIN AVE, Arlington, MA, 02474-2023
Phone(781) 646-6021
Operating details
Capacity143
SubsidiesY
License dateAugust 19, 1992
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 12/11/2024 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High4
- Medium-High3
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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180 MOUNTAIN AVE, Arlington, MA, 02474-2023, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-2023
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- This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
- Ask what changed after their most recent supervision citation and how compliance is monitored now
- This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
- This facility has food-service findings on its state record - ask how meals are prepared and how allergies are handled
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 12/11/2024
- High2
- Medium-High0
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2024
- High riskStandard 7.0412/11/2024
7.04(18)(c)(05), 1.05(02)(a) — Periodic review of current employees/ volunteers
Periodic review of current employees/ volunteers evidence of completed background record checks, as required by 606 CMR 1.05(2) and 606 CMR 14.00;, Each person employed by the licensee, who has the potential for unsupervised contact with children, shall have a background free of conduct which bears adversely upon his or her ability to provide for the safety and well-being of a child. The licensee shall determine, in accordance with OFC policy, whether an employee's or potential employee's conduct, criminal or otherwise, shall disqualify that person from employment in the program. Domain: Administration. Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected - High riskStandard 7.1012/11/2024
7.10(05) — Supervision of children
Supervision of children Supervision of Children: In addition to interacting with children as required by 606 CMR 7.05, all licensees and educators must exercise appropriate supervision of the children in their care in order to ensure their health and safety at all times. Such supervision must include, but not be limited to, indoor and outdoor activities, mealtimes, naptime, transportation, field trips, and transitions between activities. Domain: Care of Children. 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
$1,278/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: ARLINGTON
- Capacity: 143
- Type: Center-based Care
- Years in operation: 34
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