Gomez, Belkys
HOLYOKE, MA·Family Child CareLicensed
Contact information
Address6 Columbia St., Holyoke, MA, 01040
Phone(413) 727-4649
Operating details
Capacity8
SubsidiesY
License dateJune 18, 2009
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 4/1/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High1
- Medium-High3
- Medium4
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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6 Columbia St., Holyoke, MA, 01040, HOLYOKE, MA 01040
Questions to ask on a tour
Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.
- 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
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/1/2025
- High1
- Medium-High2
- Medium3
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- High riskStandard 7.114/1/2025
7.11(01)(a) — Administration
Educator stated that she’s current but was unable to find the documentation. Corrective action: Tengo todo al corriente y me organice para acceder a ellos mas facilmente.. Regulation: First Aid and CPR Cited during: Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Corrected 4/10/2025 - Medium riskStandard 7.064/1/2025
7.06(03)(b), 7.06(03)(a) — Curriculum and Activities
Progress reports have not been completed as required by regulations. Corrective action: Los reportes estan completados estoy adjuntandolos.. Regulation: Content. The progress report must be based on observations and documentation of the childs progress in a range of activities over time and may include samples of the childs work., Frequency Cited during: Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Corrected 4/10/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 7.054/1/2025
7.05(02) — Interactions
Very limited interactions with the children. Corrective action: No tuve mucha interaccion con los ninos porque me concentre en buscar el certificado de CPR y FA. Regulation: Educators must be nurturing and responsive to children by: Cited during: Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Corrected 4/10/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 7.074/1/2025
7.07(13), 7.07(13)(g), 7.11(02)(e) — Physical Space (Indoor & Outdoor)
Hot water was 129 degrees. Corrective action: Fue corregido inmediatamente. Adjunto foto.. Regulation: Safety Requirements for Equipment, Materials and Furnishings. The licensee must only use indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, furnishings, toys, and games that are appropriate to the ages, needs and developmental level of the children enrolled. They must be sturdy, safely constructed and installed, non-tippable, flame retardant, easily cleaned, and free from lead paint, protruding nails, rust, and other hazards that may be dangerous to children., Educators must ensure that all hazardous objects, including but not limited to matches, lighters, toxic materials, sharp objects, plastic bags and purses are locked or inaccessible to children., Unless otherwise specified in a childs individual health care plan, the educator must store all medications out of the reach of children and under proper conditions for sanitation, preservation, security and safety during the time the children are in care and during the transportation of children. Cited during: Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Corrected 4/10/2025 - Medium riskStandard 7.064/1/2025
7.06(01)(c)(01) — Routine & Activities
There are not enough materials available to the children. Only a play kitchen without accessories and some baby toys. Corrective action: Tengo un cuarto designado con los juguetes para lo ninos. Le anadi mas juguetes a la cocina de juego y la casita de juegos de los ninos. Adjunto foto de los nuevos jueguetes.. Regulation: there is a sufficient quantity and variety of materials and equipment to engage all children present in the program; Cited during: Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Corrected 4/10/2025 - Medium riskStandard 7.064/1/2025
7.06(01)(b), 7.06(01)(a) — Routine & Activities
No evidence of curriculum. Corrective action: Yo hago los curriculos semanales y no mostre evidencia porque no fue requerida en el momento de la visita.. Regulation: 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: Cited during: Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Corrected 4/10/2025
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(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: HOLYOKE
- Capacity: 8
- Type: Family Child Care
- Years in operation: 17
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