Greenwood Shalom Tutoring Zone and Summer Enrichment

DORCHESTER CENTER, MACenter-based CareLicensed

3.6based on state inspection data
Capacity39
Est. price$1,420/mo

Contact information

Address378A Washington Street, Dorchester Center, MA, 02124

CityDORCHESTER CENTER, MA 02124

Phone(617) 282-1464

Operating details

Capacity39

SubsidiesY

License dateAugust 25, 2003

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 4/21/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High10
  • Medium-High14
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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378A Washington Street, Dorchester Center, MA, 02124, DORCHESTER CENTER, MA 02124

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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. This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
  3. This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
  4. This facility has food-service findings on its state record - ask how meals are prepared and how allergies are handled

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/21/2026

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

2026

  1. High riskStandard 7.044/21/2026

    7.04(07), 7.04(08)(b), 7.06(05)(b), 7.10(09)(a)(05) — Children's Records

    Children's Records Children’s Records. The licensee must maintain an individual written record for each child that includes:, For school age children, the licensee may accept either:, The licensee must obtain parental consent prior to contacting any outside social, educational or health care resource or service provider on behalf of an individual child. If such direct contacts are made by the program, the licensee must maintain a written record of such contacts and the results of such contacts., Whenever a child is considered for assignment in a fixed age group outside his chronologically defined age group, the licensee must: Domain: Administration. Renewal - Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 7.124/21/2026

    7.12(15)(b) — If on-site food prep, Inspection from local Health Dept/Food Service Permit

    If on-site food prep, Inspection from local Health Dept/Food Service Permit If the licensee provides food prepared on-site, the licensee must have a Food Service permit or evidence of inspection from the local health department when required by DPH. Domain: Health. Renewal - Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  3. High riskStandard 7.044/21/2026

    7.04(17)(k), 7.09(17)(a), 7.12(02) — Staff orientation, training and meetings

    Staff orientation, training and meetings Staff Meetings. In programs with four or more staff the licensee must develop and follow a written plan and must document regular staff meetings of at least two hours per month to consult with educators on program issues; program planning; policies and procedures; parent communication; implementation of the regulations; children’s behaviors and meeting the individual needs of children., Educator Orientation. The licensee must provide and document orientation for all employees., All educators must receive basic training in the following: Domain: Administration. Renewal - Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected

2025

  1. High riskStandard 7.044/30/2025

    7.04(05)(a), 7.04(05)(b), 7.04(05)(c), 7.09(09) — Staff Records - R Apr 2025

    Staff Records - R Apr 2025 documentation that the employee has the qualifications required under 606 CMR 7.09, including, but not limited to, health records, as required by 606 CMR 7.09(11);, copies of licenses, certifications and registrations held, including, but not limited to, motor vehicle operator’s license (if the staff member transports children) and EEC educator qualification;, documentation of orientation, training and professional development, as required by 606 CMR 7.09(15)(d-f), 7.09(16)(c) and 7.09(17)(a), and 7.11(1), 7.09 (18)(d), and 7.09(19)(b),as applicable;, All educators must attend an orientation to early education and care approved by the Department. Domain: Administration. Enhanced Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  2. High riskStandard 7.044/30/2025

    7.04(07), 7.04(08)(b), 7.06(05)(b), 7.10(09)(a)(05) — Children's Records - R Apr 2025

    Children's Records - R Apr 2025 Children’s Records. The licensee must maintain an individual written record for each child that includes:, For school age children, the licensee may accept either:, The licensee must obtain parental consent prior to contacting any outside social, educational or health care resource or service provider on behalf of an individual child. If such direct contacts are made by the program, the licensee must maintain a written record of such contacts and the results of such contacts., Whenever a child is considered for assignment in a fixed age group outside his chronologically defined age group, the licensee must: Domain: Administration. Enhanced Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 7.044/30/2025

    7.04(14)(c)(02)

    a list of allergies and/or other emergency medical information provided by the parent for each child; Domain: Medications. Enhanced Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-High riskStandard 7.134/30/2025

    7.13(04)(c) — Transportation Vehicles

    Transportation Vehicles any and all vehicles used for transportation of children are registered and inspected in accordance with the laws of the state; Domain: Transportation. Enhanced Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-High riskStandard 7.114/30/2025

    7.11(02)(c), 7.11(02)(e) — Medication

    Medication All prescription medications must be in the containers in which they were originally dispensed and with their original labels affixed. Over-the-counter medications must be in the original manufacturer’s packaging., Unless otherwise specified in a child’s individual health care plan, the educator must store all medications out of the reach of children and under proper conditions for sanitation, preservation, security and safety during the time the children are in care and during the transportation of children. Domain: Health. Enhanced Monitoring 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.

25Total Violations
3Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$1,420/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 CENTER
  • Capacity: 39
  • Type: Center-based Care
  • Years in operation: 23

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