Alexander, Juanda
DORCHESTER, MA·Family Child CareLicensed
Contact information
Address8 PASADENA RD, Dorchester, MA, 02121-3302
Phone(617) 427-1030
Operating details
Capacity10
SubsidiesY
License dateAugust 15, 1997
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 7/31/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High7
- Medium-High10
- Medium5
- Medium-Low3
- Low0
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Location
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8 PASADENA RD, Dorchester, MA, 02121-3302, DORCHESTER, MA 02121-3302
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- This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
- This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a small program - ask about backup care arrangements when the provider is ill or away
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 7/31/2025
- High1
- Medium-High0
- Medium3
- Medium-Low3
- Low0
2025
- Medium riskStandard 7.097/31/2025
7.09(01), 7.09(02) — EEC Assistant
EEC Assistant The licensee must ensure that the program is staffed by appropriate numbers of persons with experience and/or education in providing education and care to children from birth to age fourteen., The licensee must employ educators and volunteers who, by prior education, training, experience and interest in fostering development and early childhood education, are qualified to meet the needs of the children enrolled, and who meet the qualifications for their respective positions. Domain: Interactions. Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-Low riskStandard 7.047/31/2025
7.04(14)(c) — Required Postings - Child Specific
Required Postings - Child Specific in a manner that protects the privacy of each child: Domain: Postings. Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 7.067/31/2025
7.06(03)(b), 7.06(03)(a) — Progress Reports
Progress Reports Content. The progress report must be based on observations and documentation of the childs progress in a range of activities over time and may include samples of the childs work., Frequency Domain: Curriculum and Activities. Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected - High riskStandard 7.043/13/2025
7.04(07)(a), 7.04(07)(b) — Children's Records - R Apr 2025
Children's Records - R Apr 2025 information required at admission, including:, Ongoing records, including: Domain: Administration. Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk3/13/2025
BRC Information
Domain: BRC Information. Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-Low riskStandard 7.043/13/2025
7.04(14)(a) — Required Postings - R Apr 2025
Required Postings - R Apr 2025 Call 911 reminder and the telephone number and address of the program, including the location of the program in the facility; Domain: Postings. Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 7.093/13/2025
7.09(15)(f) — Ongoing Professional Development
Ongoing Professional Development Professional Development. Domain: Staff and Educators. Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected
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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
$1,988/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: DORCHESTER
- Capacity: 10
- Type: Family Child Care
- Years in operation: 29
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