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Barbosa Ferreira, Maria Aparecida

LOWELL, MAFamily Child CareLicensed

4.6based on state inspection data
Capacity10
Est. price$1,988/mo

Contact information

Address157 GERSHOM AVE FL 2, Lowell, MA, 01854-2437

CityLOWELL, MA 01854-2437

Phone(978) 551-2688

Operating details

Capacity10

SubsidiesY

License dateJuly 12, 2011

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 5/6/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High5
  • Medium-High2
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

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Location

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157 GERSHOM AVE FL 2, Lowell, MA, 01854-2437, LOWELL, MA 01854-2437

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  1. This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
  2. Ask what changed after their most recent supervision citation and how compliance is monitored now
  3. This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
  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: 5/6/2026

  • High1
  • Medium-High0
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium riskStandard 7.075/6/2026

    7.07(06) — Chipping and Peeling Paint

    Chipping and Peeling Paint Chipping and Peeling Paint. The licensee must maintain the interior and exterior of the program in good repair, free of chipping, flaking, or peeling paint or broken plaster. Domain: Physical Facility - Indoors. Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected

2025

  1. High riskStandard 7.105/8/2025

    7.10(04) — Adult-Child Ratios -1

    Adult-Child Ratios -1 Multi-Age Grouping. A group of children ranging in age from birth through thirteen years (or sixteen years, if such children have special needs), may be assigned on an ongoing basis to a single group, provided all provisions of 606 CMR 7.10(4) are met. The Multi-Age Grouping ratios and group sizes specified at 606 CMR 7.10(4)(d – h) may be used by: Domain: Administration. Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  2. Medium riskStandard 7.095/8/2025

    7.09(01), 7.09(02) — EEC Assistant

    EEC Assistant The licensee must ensure that the program is staffed by appropriate numbers of persons with experience and/or education in providing education and care to children from birth to age fourteen., The licensee must employ educators and volunteers who, by prior education, training, experience and interest in fostering development and early childhood education, are qualified to meet the needs of the children enrolled, and who meet the qualifications for their respective positions. Domain: Interactions. 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.

10Total Violations
1Recent 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: LOWELL
  • Capacity: 10
  • Type: Family Child Care
  • Years in operation: 15

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