Dipody Doo Child Learning and Development

SPENCER, MACenter-based CareLicensed

4.6based on state inspection data
Capacity36
Est. price$1,967/mo

Contact information

Address8 Donnelly Road, Spencer, MA, 01562

CitySPENCER, MA 01562

Phone(508) 885-3153

Operating details

Capacity36

SubsidiesY

License dateApril 25, 2013

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 10/8/2024 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High1
  • Medium-High6
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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8 Donnelly Road, Spencer, MA, 01562, SPENCER, MA 01562

Questions to ask on a tour

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  1. This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
  2. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  3. They accept child care subsidies - ask what the enrollment process looks like and whether there is a waitlist for subsidized spots
  4. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 10/8/2024

  • High0
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2024

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 7.1110/8/2024

    7.11(07)(i) — Evacuation cribs meet standards, fits through doors

    Evacuation cribs meet standards, fits through doors Programs that use cribs for evacuation must assure that such cribs are safe for the intended purpose, easily movable and small enough to fit through exit doors to the outside. Domain: Emergency Preparedness. Enhanced 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.

7Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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  • 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

$1,967/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: SPENCER
  • Capacity: 36
  • Type: Center-based Care
  • Years in operation: 13

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