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Salazar,Angela M

DORCHESTER, MAFamily Child CareLicensed

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

Contact information

Address5 West Cottage Street, Dorchester, MA, 02125-2926

CityDORCHESTER, MA 02125-2926

Phone(617) 427-3814

Operating details

Capacity8

SubsidiesY

License dateApril 23, 2004

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 4/15/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High13
  • Medium-High4
  • Medium7
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

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5 West Cottage Street, Dorchester, MA, 02125-2926, DORCHESTER, MA 02125-2926

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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. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/15/2025

  • High2
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2025

  1. High riskStandard 7.044/15/2025

    7.04(07)(a), 7.04(07)(b) — Children's Records - R Apr 2025

    Children's Records - R Apr 2025 information required at admission, including:, Ongoing records, including: Domain: Administration. Renewal - Enhanced Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 7.074/15/2025

    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. Renewal - Enhanced Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  3. Medium riskStandard 7.064/15/2025

    7.06(01)(b), 7.06(01)(a) — Curriculum / Routine / Structure - R Apr 2025

    Curriculum / Routine / Structure - R Apr 2025 The licensee must have evidence of a plan describing how program activities support and engage children through specific learning experiences. Such plan must be appropriate to the ages and development of the children served, to the length of the program day and to the program objectives. As appropriate, children must participate in the development of the plan, and the plan must provide for:, The licensee must provide a well-balanced curriculum of specific, planned learning experiences that support the social, emotional, physical, intellectual and language development of all children. The curriculum must: Domain: Routine & Activities. Renewal - Enhanced Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  4. High riskStandard 7.114/15/2025

    7.11(05)(d) — First Aid Kit

    First Aid Kit The licensee must ensure that the following are easily and readily available at all times, and accompany the children anytime they leave the facility in the care of staff: Domain: Administration. Renewal - Enhanced Monitoring 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.

25Total 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: DORCHESTER
  • Capacity: 8
  • Type: Family Child Care
  • Years in operation: 22

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