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Gary, Deborah

SPRINGFIELD, MAFamily Child CareLicensed

4.6based on state inspection data
Capacity6
Est. price$1,988/mo

Contact information

Address156 MAYNARD ST, Springfield, MA, 01109-4401

CitySPRINGFIELD, MA 01109-4401

Phone(413) 785-5618

Operating details

Capacity6

SubsidiesY

License dateDecember 30, 2003

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 11/12/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High7
  • Medium-High4
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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156 MAYNARD ST, Springfield, MA, 01109-4401, SPRINGFIELD, MA 01109-4401

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  1. This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
  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. They accept child care subsidies - ask what the enrollment process looks like and whether there is a waitlist for subsidized spots

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 11/12/2025

  • High2
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2025

  1. High riskStandard 7.0411/12/2025

    7.04(07)(a), 7.04(07)(b) — Administration

    One child needs a current lead screening test. Daily attendance of the children are documented with arrival and departure times. Corrective action: The child had appointment on Friday and is waiting for the office to call to pick up. Regulation: information required at admission, including:, Ongoing records, including: Cited during: Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Corrected 11/19/2025
  2. Medium riskStandard 7.0611/12/2025

    7.06(03)(b), 7.06(03)(a) — Curriculum and Activities

    Two children need current progress reports. Corrective action: Did both child progress report. 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: Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Corrected 11/19/2025

2024

  1. High riskStandard 7.0412/3/2024

    7.04(07)(a), 7.04(07)(b) — Administration

    Three children need to have the enrollment forms updated. Two children needs current lead screening tests. One child needs a current medical exam. One school-age child needs the parent to sign the school-age medical statement on the enrollment forms. Corrective action: Three children enrollments forms are updated 2 children has appointments for lead tests one child has current medical form and school age child parent sign medical statement. Regulation: information required at admission, including:, Ongoing records, including: Cited during: Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Corrected 12/12/2024
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 7.0712/3/2024

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

    The anti- scald device is not working properly the temp is reading 139 degrees, must not exceed 120 degrees. Corrective action: Put brand new one. 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 12/12/2024
  3. Medium riskStandard 7.0712/3/2024

    7.07(08) — Physical Facility - Outdoors

    The latch for the deck needs to be repaired. Corrective action: Repaired latch. Regulation: Porches and Decks. Cited during: Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Corrected 12/12/2024

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

14Total 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: 6
  • Type: Family Child Care
  • Years in operation: 23

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