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Batista, Zoila

LAWRENCE, MAFamily Child CareLicensed

4.6based on state inspection data
Capacity10
Est. price$1,916/mo

Contact information

Address68 Hawley street, Lawrence, MA, 01843

CityLAWRENCE, MA 01843

Phone(978) 400-1118

Operating details

Capacity10

SubsidiesY

License dateNovember 14, 2012

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 6/27/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High2
  • Medium-High7
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

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Location

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68 Hawley street, Lawrence, MA, 01843, LAWRENCE, MA 01843

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Questions to ask on a tour

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  1. This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
  2. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  3. This is a small program - ask about backup care arrangements when the provider is ill or away
  4. They accept child care subsidies - ask what the enrollment process looks like and whether there is a waitlist for subsidized spots

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/27/2025

  • High0
  • Medium-High3
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2025

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 7.076/27/2025

    7.07(10) — Indoor Hazards

    Indoor Hazards Indoor Space. The indoor space must be clean, safely maintained, well-ventilated and well-lit, of sufficient size for the children served, and must encourage play and learning. Domain: Physical Facility - Indoors. Change of Location Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 7.076/27/2025

    7.07(10)(h) — Windows

    Windows Windows. All windows used for ventilation must include screens in good repair. Windows and glass doors must be constructed, adapted, or adjusted through the use of window guards or other means to prevent injury to children. Domain: Physical Facility - Indoors. Change of Location Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 7.076/27/2025

    7.07(10)(l) — Water Temperature

    Water Temperature Water Temperature. The licensee must provide running water in sinks used by children. Water temperature must not exceed 120 F. Domain: Physical Facility - Indoors. Change of Location 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.

11Total Violations
0Recent 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

$1,916/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: LAWRENCE
  • Capacity: 10
  • Type: Family Child Care
  • Years in operation: 14

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