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DORCHESTER, MAFamily Child CareLicensed

4.0based on state inspection data
Capacity8
Est. price$1,988/mo

Contact information

Address55 JOHNSTON ROAD # 1, Dorchester, MA, 02124

CityDORCHESTER, MA 02124

Phone(617) 506-0855

Operating details

Capacity8

SubsidiesY

License dateDecember 3, 2007

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 3/6/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High7
  • Medium-High6
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low2
  • Low0

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Location

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55 JOHNSTON ROAD # 1, Dorchester, MA, 02124, DORCHESTER, 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. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/6/2026

  • High1
  • Medium-High2
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 7.113/6/2026

    7.11(07) — Emergency Preparedness

    Emergency Preparedness Emergency Preparedness Domain: Health and Safety. Renewal - Enhanced Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-Low riskStandard 7.043/6/2026

    7.04(14)(c) — Required Postings - Child Specific

    Required Postings - Child Specific in a manner that protects the privacy of each child: Domain: Postings. Renewal - Enhanced Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  3. High riskStandard 7.123/6/2026

    7.12(08) — Refrigerator Temperature

    Refrigerator Temperature The licensee must provide refrigeration and storage for food at not less than 32? F, nor more than 40? F for all food requiring refrigeration. Meals and snacks provided by parents must be stored safely. Thermometers verifying temperatures must be maintained in all refrigerators. Domain: Physical Space (Indoor & Outdoor). Renewal - Enhanced Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected

2025

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 7.114/11/2025

    7.11(07) — Emergency Preparedness - R Apr 2025

    Emergency Preparedness - R Apr 2025 Emergency Preparedness Domain: Health and Safety. 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.

16Total Violations
3Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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  • 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

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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: DORCHESTER
  • Capacity: 8
  • Type: Family Child Care
  • Years in operation: 19

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