Ortiz, Victoria
DORCHESTER, MA·Family Child CareLicensed
Contact information
Address51 Esmond St, Dorchester, MA, 02121
Phone(617) 510-1541
Operating details
Capacity10
SubsidiesY
License dateMay 3, 2002
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 4/6/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High4
- Medium-High9
- Medium2
- Medium-Low4
- Low0
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Location
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51 Esmond St, Dorchester, MA, 02121, DORCHESTER, MA 02121
Questions to ask on a tour
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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
- This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/6/2026
- High2
- Medium-High3
- Medium1
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
2026
- High riskStandard 7.114/6/2026
7.11(03) — Individual Health Care Plans
Individual Health Care Plans Individual Health Care Plans The licensee must maintain as part of a childs record, an individual health care plan for each child with a chronic medical condition, which has been diagnosed by a licensed health care practitioner. The plan must describe the chronic condition, its symptoms, any medical treatment that may be necessary while the child is in care, the potential side effects of that treatment, and the potential consequences to the childs health if the treatment is not administered. Domain: Administration. Renewal - Enhanced Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 7.114/6/2026
7.11(11)(d), 7.11(11)(e) — Tooth brushing
Tooth brushing Educators must assist children in brushing their teeth whenever they are in care for more than four hours or whenever they consume a meal while in care., Children must use individual, labeled toothbrushes which must be stored in a safe and sanitary manner open to the air without touching each other. Domain: Interactions. Renewal - Enhanced Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-Low riskStandard 7.044/6/2026
7.04(14)(c) — Required Postings - Child Specific
Required Postings - Child Specific in a manner that protects the privacy of each child: Domain: Postings. Renewal - Enhanced Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected - High riskStandard 7.064/6/2026
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: Administration. Renewal - Enhanced Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected
2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 7.0710/20/2025
7.07(10) — Indoor Hazards
Indoor Hazards 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. Domain: Physical Facility - Indoors. Change of Location Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 7.0710/20/2025
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 Location Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-Low riskStandard 7.0410/20/2025
7.04(14)(a) — Required Postings
Required Postings Call 911 reminder and the telephone number and address of the program, including the location of the program in the facility; Domain: Postings. Change of Location Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 7.1110/20/2025
7.11(12)(e) — Changing surface smooth and intact
Changing surface smooth and intact the changing surface is smooth, intact, impervious to water and easily cleaned. Domain: Health. Change of Location 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
$1,988/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: DORCHESTER
- Capacity: 10
- Type: Family Child Care
- Years in operation: 24
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