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Ynfante, Candida

LAWRENCE, MAFamily Child CareLicensed

4.1based on state inspection data
Capacity8
Est. price$1,988/mo

Contact information

Address205 FERRY STREET, 1ST FL., Lawrence, MA, 01841

CityLAWRENCE, MA 01841

Phone(978) 685-8705

Operating details

Capacity8

SubsidiesY

License dateDecember 1, 2000

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 2/18/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High0
  • Medium-High3
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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205 FERRY STREET, 1ST FL., Lawrence, MA, 01841, LAWRENCE, MA 01841

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Questions to ask on a tour

Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.

  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: 2/18/2026

  • High0
  • Medium-High2
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 7.072/18/2026

    7.07(10)(p) — Carbon Monoxide Detectors

    Carbon Monoxide Detectors Carbon Monoxide Detectors. Approved carbon monoxide detectors must be located and maintained in the program in accordance with the provisions of the state fire safety code and guidelines. Domain: Physical Facility - Indoors. Change of Space Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 7.072/18/2026

    7.07(10)(l) — Water Temperature

    Water Temperature Water Temperature. The licensee must provide running water in sinks used by children. Water temperature must not exceed 120 F. Domain: Physical Facility - Indoors. Change of Space Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has few recorded violations. Always visit in person to verify conditions.

3Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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  • Review the detailed violations listed above.
  • Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
  • Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
  • Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.

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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: LAWRENCE
  • Capacity: 8
  • Type: Family Child Care
  • Years in operation: 26

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