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Morales, Zulma

SPRINGFIELD, MAFamily Child CareLicensed

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

Contact information

Address79 ALVIN ST, Springfield, MA, 01104-1212

CitySPRINGFIELD, MA 01104-1212

Phone(413) 214-3710

Operating details

Capacity8

SubsidiesY

License dateJanuary 26, 2004

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 2/20/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

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

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Location

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79 ALVIN ST, Springfield, MA, 01104-1212, SPRINGFIELD, MA 01104-1212

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Questions to ask on a tour

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  1. This is a small program - ask about backup care arrangements when the provider is ill or away
  2. They accept child care subsidies - ask what the enrollment process looks like and whether there is a waitlist for subsidized spots
  3. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  4. Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 2/20/2025

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

2025

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 7.072/20/2025

    7.07(10)(l) — Physical Facility - Indoors

    The hot water temperature was reading at 135 degrees F. The educator explained that she is planning on installing a mixing valve to ensure the hot water reads at the correct temperature. Please let us know when you have lowered the hot water to read under 120 degrees F. Corrective action: We have lower the temperature on the water heater until we can install the water temperature device.. Regulation: Water Temperature. The licensee must provide running water in sinks used by children. Water temperature must not exceed 120 F. Cited during: Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Corrected 2/28/2025
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 7.072/20/2025

    7.07(14) — Physical Facility - Indoors

    The educator has a pellet stove that was being used for heating during the visit. The barriers that were in place do not meet the standards for using a pellet stove during childcare hours. Corrective action: I will go back to not using the pellet stove when children are present.. Regulation: Heating Safety. Cited during: Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Corrected 2/28/2025

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

2Total 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: 23

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