Lathrop, Sandra

FLORENCE, MAFamily Child CareLicensed

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

Contact information

Address142 NONOTUCK ST, Florence, MA, 01062-1908

CityFLORENCE, MA 01062-1908

Phone(413) 336-6807

Operating details

Capacity8

SubsidiesN

License dateAugust 31, 1995

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 1/14/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High2
  • Medium-High4
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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142 NONOTUCK ST, Florence, MA, 01062-1908, FLORENCE, MA 01062-1908

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  1. This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
  2. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  3. This is a small program - ask about backup care arrangements when the provider is ill or away
  4. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 1/14/2025

  • High2
  • Medium-High2
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2025

  1. High riskStandard 7.041/14/2025

    7.04(04)(a)(01), 7.04(04)(a)(02) — Administration

    Attendance log is not accurately documented. Missing in and out times for each child in attendance. Attendance was not current and missing a few days. Corrective action: I moved the attendance logs closer so I can easily record attendance. Regulation: daily attendance records indicating each child’s attendance, including arrival and departure times;, a method of knowing exactly who is present on the premises at any given point in the day. Cited during: Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Corrected 2/10/2025
  2. High riskStandard 7.061/14/2025

    7.06(03)(b), 7.06(03)(a) — Administration

    Educator has not been completing progress reports. Corrective action: progress reports - I am going to take my daily notes and make copies to put into the children’s folders. 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: Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Corrected 2/10/2025
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 7.111/14/2025

    7.11(12) — Health and Safety

    Missing trash can cover in the toileting area. The tissues/paper towels that children wipe hands with are exposed to open air. Corrective action: I took away the trashcan without the top. Regulation: Diapering and Toileting. In programs serving children who are under two years and nine months of age and/or not toilet trained, the educator must ensure that: Cited during: Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Corrected 2/10/2025
  4. Medium-High riskStandard 7.071/14/2025

    7.07(11) — Physical Facility - Indoors

    Staircase missing safety rail. Per educator, fell off again in summer of 2024. Corrective action: Railing is up. Regulation: Stairways. Stairways must be equipped with handrails. Cited during: Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Corrected 2/10/2025

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

6Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(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: FLORENCE
  • Capacity: 8
  • Type: Family Child Care
  • Years in operation: 31

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