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Charlton-Linton, Jacklyn

SPRINGFIELD, MAFamily Child CareLicensed

4.6based on state inspection data
Capacity8
Est. price$1,988/mo

Contact information

Address50 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE, Springfield, MA, 01109

CitySPRINGFIELD, MA 01109

Phone(413) 636-1400

Operating details

Capacity8

SubsidiesY

License dateJuly 31, 1990

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 8/5/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High7
  • Medium-High3
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

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50 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE, Springfield, MA, 01109, SPRINGFIELD, MA 01109

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Questions to ask on a tour

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  1. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  2. This is a small program - ask about backup care arrangements when the provider is ill or away
  3. They accept child care subsidies - ask what the enrollment process looks like and whether there is a waitlist for subsidized spots
  4. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 8/5/2025

  • High1
  • Medium-High0
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2025

  1. High riskStandard 7.048/5/2025

    7.04(07)(a), 7.04(07)(b) — Administration

    There are three children that needs current lead screening test and medical exams. Corrective action: Child A has received his physical on 8/18/25 and lead work completed on 8/20/25 Child B had physical completed on 07/01/2025 Child C has an upcoming appointment on 10/13/25 that has been confirmed and set. Regulation: information required at admission, including:, Ongoing records, including: Cited during: Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Corrected 9/2/2025
  2. Medium riskStandard 7.068/5/2025

    7.06(03)(b), 7.06(03)(a) — Curriculum and Activities

    One child needs a current progress report. We discussed staying on top of when progress reports are due for certain ages to stay incompliance with the regulations. Corrective action: Child A progress report was completed on 8/11/2025. Moving forward all other future progress reports will be completed in compliance with regulations.. Regulation: Content. The progress report must be based on observations and documentation of the child’s progress in a range of activities over time and may include samples of the child’s work., Frequency Cited during: Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Corrected 9/2/2025
  3. Medium riskStandard 7.078/5/2025

    7.07(07), 7.07(10) — Physical Space (Indoor & Outdoor)

    There are two buckets with standing water at the end of the ramp exit. The kitchen and bathroom sink need to be decluttered and cleaned up. The refrigerator temp is reading over 40 degrees, it should be between 32-40 degrees. Corrective action: Water in the buckets at the end of the ramp was removed on 8/5/25. Kitchen and bathroom was cleaned and decluttered on 8/5/25. Refrigerator temp was checked and a new gadget was installed in both the fridge and freezer on 8/10/25.. Regulation: Outdoor Space. The licensee must maintain, or have access to, an outdoor play area of at least 75 square feet per child who is outside at any one time., 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. Cited during: Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Corrected 9/2/2025

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

14Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$1,988/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: SPRINGFIELD
  • Capacity: 8
  • Type: Family Child Care
  • Years in operation: 36

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