Dupont, Laura
CHICOPEE, MA·Family Child CareLicensed
Contact information
Address24 HAVEN AVE, Chicopee, MA, 01013-3434
Phone(413) 250-4963
Operating details
Capacity10
SubsidiesY
License dateNovember 26, 2012
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 12/17/2024 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High7
- Medium-High1
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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24 HAVEN AVE, Chicopee, MA, 01013-3434, CHICOPEE, MA 01013-3434
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: 12/17/2024
- High7
- Medium-High0
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2024
- High riskStandard 7.0412/17/2024
7.04(14)(a) — Administration
Educator needs to post in her program her emergency contact numbers, including fire, police and poison control. She also needs to have an identified emergency contact person. Corrective action: Posted. Regulation: Call 911 reminder and the telephone number and address of the program, including the location of the program in the facility; Cited during: Renewal - Enhanced Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Corrected 12/18/2025 - High riskStandard 7.0812/17/2024
7.08(06) — Administration
Educator needs to upload her completed parent handbook into her renewal application. Corrective action: Done. Regulation: Written Information for Parents. The licensee must provide the following information to families in writing prior to enrollment of their child: Cited during: Renewal - Enhanced Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Corrected 12/18/2025 - High riskStandard 7.0912/17/2024
7.09(15)(f) — Administration
Educator needs to complete 30 hours of professional development for license renewal and uploaded into her PQR. 10 hours need to be in diverse learners. Corrective action: Completed. Regulation: Professional Development. Cited during: Renewal - Enhanced Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Corrected 12/18/2025 - High riskStandard 7.1112/17/2024
7.11(05)(d) — Administration
The first aid kit was missing several items as well as the children's emergency contact information. Corrective action: Items added. Regulation: The licensee must ensure that the following are easily and readily available at all times, and accompany the children anytime they leave the facility in the care of staff: Cited during: Renewal - Enhanced Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Corrected 12/18/2025 - High riskStandard 7.1112/17/2024
7.11(07) — Administration
Educator needs to outline her emergency preparedness plan in her parent handbook and upload into her document library. Corrective action: This information is already in my handbook. Regulation: Emergency Preparedness Cited during: Renewal - Enhanced Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Corrected 12/18/2025 - High riskStandard 7.1112/17/2024
7.11(01)(a) — Administration
Educator has been unable to provide proof of valid and current CPR and first aid certifications. This needs to be done immediately. Corrective action: Already done in June. Regulation: First Aid and CPR Cited during: Renewal - Enhanced Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Corrected 12/18/2025 - High riskStandard 7.0412/17/2024
7.04(07)(a), 7.04(07)(b) — Administration
The children's records are incomplete. The children's records are missing annual medicals and progress reports. Corrective action: The 2 children that needed medical updates are no longer in my care. Regulation: information required at admission, including:, Ongoing records, including: Cited during: Renewal - Enhanced Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Corrected 12/18/2025
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,916/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: CHICOPEE
- Capacity: 10
- Type: Family Child Care
- Years in operation: 14
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