The First Class
IPSWICH, MA·Center-based CareLicensed
Contact information
Address126 COUNTY RD, Ipswich, MA, 01938-2580
Phone(978) 356-6464
Operating details
Capacity54
SubsidiesY
License dateOctober 28, 2011
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 10/3/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High6
- Medium-High4
- Medium2
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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126 COUNTY RD, Ipswich, MA, 01938-2580, IPSWICH, MA 01938-2580
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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
- 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: 10/3/2025
- High1
- Medium-High1
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- High riskStandard 7.0410/3/2025
7.04(07), 7.04(08)(b), 7.06(05)(b), 7.10(09)(a)(05) — Children's Records
Children's Records Childrens Records. The licensee must maintain an individual written record for each child that includes:, For school age children, the licensee may accept either:, The licensee must obtain parental consent prior to contacting any outside social, educational or health care resource or service provider on behalf of an individual child. If such direct contacts are made by the program, the licensee must maintain a written record of such contacts and the results of such contacts., Whenever a child is considered for assignment in a fixed age group outside his chronologically defined age group, the licensee must: Domain: Administration. Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 7.1110/3/2025
7.11(10)(c), 7.11(10)(d), 7.11(10)(f), 7.11(10)(g), 7.11(10)(h), 7.11(10)(i), 7.11(10)(j), 7.11(10)(m), 7.11(10)(l) — Infection Control/Hand Washing
Infection Control/Hand Washing The licensee must ensure that educators and children wash their hands with liquid soap and running water, using friction, in accordance with DPH guidelines. Hands must be dried with individual or disposable towels or automatic hand blow-dryers. The use of common towels is prohibited. Educators and children must wash their hands at least at the following times:, In addition, educators must wash their hands:, The licensee must ensure that equipment, materials, items or surfaces (including floors, walls and clothing used for dramatic play) are washed with soap and water and disinfected as needed to maintain a sanitary environment., All floors used by children must be swept and/or vacuumed daily., All eating surfaces must be washed and disinfected before and after each use., Where applicable, the following items, equipment and surfaces must be washed and disinfected after each use:, Toys mouthed by children must be set aside and stored after each use and may not be used by another child until they are washed and disinfected., The following must be washed and disinfected at least weekly:, The following items must be monitored for cleanliness and washed and disinfected at least daily: Domain: Health. 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.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$2,275/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: IPSWICH
- Capacity: 54
- Type: Center-based Care
- Years in operation: 15
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