Cruz, Michelle

LAWRENCE, MAFamily Child CareLicensed

4.0based on state inspection data

Capacity10

Est. price$1,988/mo

Contact information

Address25 AMHERST ST, Lawrence, MA, 01843-2059

CityLAWRENCE, MA 01843-2059

Phone(978) 682-4314

Operating details

Capacity10

SubsidiesY

License dateJanuary 24, 2007

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 12/15/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

High4
Medium-High1
Medium2
Medium-Low1
Low0

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Location

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25 AMHERST ST, Lawrence, MA, 01843-2059, LAWRENCE, MA 01843-2059

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Questions to ask on a tour

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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
This is a small program - ask about backup care arrangements when the provider is ill or away
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: 12/15/2025

High4
Medium-High1
Medium1
Medium-Low1
Low0

2025

High riskStandard 7.0412/15/2025
7.04(07)(a), 7.04(07)(b) — Children's Records
Children's Records information required at admission, including:, Ongoing records, including: Domain: Administration. Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected

2024

High riskStandard 7.0412/6/2024
7.04(05)(a), 7.04(05)(c), 7.04(05)(b) — Staff Records
Staff Records 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);, 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;, copies of licenses, certifications and registrations held, including, but not limited to, motor vehicle operators license (if the staff member transports children) and EEC educator qualification; Domain: Administration. Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected
High riskStandard 7.0412/6/2024
7.04(04)(a)(01), 7.04(04)(a)(02) — Attendance Logs
Attendance Logs daily attendance records indicating each childs attendance, including arrival and departure times;, a method of knowing exactly who is present on the premises at any given point in the day. Domain: Administration. Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected
High riskStandard 7.0412/6/2024
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 - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected
Medium-High riskStandard 7.0712/6/2024
7.07(10)(p) — Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Carbon Monoxide Detectors Carbon Monoxide Detectors. Approved carbon monoxide detectors must be located and maintained in the program in accordance with the provisions of the state fire safety code and guidelines. Domain: Physical Facility - Indoors. Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected
Medium-Low riskStandard 7.0412/6/2024
7.04(14)(c) — Required Postings - Child Specific - R Apr 2025
Required Postings - Child Specific - R Apr 2025 in a manner that protects the privacy of each child: Domain: Postings. Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected
Medium riskStandard 7.0912/6/2024
7.09(15)(f) — Ongoing Professional Development
Ongoing Professional Development Professional Development. Domain: Staff and Educators. Renewal - Full Review 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.

8Total Violations

0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$1,988/month

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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: LAWRENCE
Capacity: 10
Type: Family Child Care
Years in operation: 20

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