After School Program @ John Ashley

WEST SPRINGFIELD, MACenter-based CareLicensed

4.0based on state inspection data
Capacity39
Est. price$1,711/mo

Contact information

Address88 Massasoit Ave., West Springfield, MA, 01089

CityWEST SPRINGFIELD, MA 01089

Phone(413) 736-1831

Operating details

Capacity39

SubsidiesY

License dateSeptember 3, 2013

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 3/5/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High2
  • Medium-High4
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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88 Massasoit Ave., West Springfield, MA, 01089, WEST SPRINGFIELD, MA 01089

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Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/5/2026

  • High2
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. High riskStandard 7.073/5/2026

    7.07(02), 7.07(03) — Physical Facility - Indoors

    The program’s posted Building Inspection had an expiration date of 11/30/25. Corrective action: We have Been working on the Building Inspection for months. I have forwarded every correspondence between myself and [redacted] to my licensor so that [redacted] was able to see the ongoing requests to rectify in a timely manner this inspection. Our most recent conversation with [redacted] was on 3/5 indicating [redacted] would get them to us Friday or Monday. Previous correspondence occurred with [redacted] on 1/22 when [redacted] indicated that all WS expire on 11/30 every year. It took till May of last year to be able to issue a certificate. These ongoing emails were sent to the Fire Chief as well to secure a timely fire inspection. Meeting were held in January with the Principals in a an attempt to work together collaboratively on securing these documents in a more timely manner.. Regulation: Building Inspection. Every program that is not located in a residence and every program that has a licensed capacity of more than 10 children must provide a certificate of inspection from the Department of Public Safety or the local building inspector certifying that the facility complies with the State Building Code (780 CMR). The certificate must indicate the following:, Fire Inspection. Every program not located in a residence must submit evidence of compliance with applicable fire codes. Cited during: Renewal - Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Corrected 3/16/2026
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 7.113/5/2026

    7.11(03) — Health

    The IHCP for a child with a medical conditon did not include the name and telephone number for the Health Care Parcticioner or the parakeet signature and date. Corrective action: We were working with the member's family to secure medical documentation for the diagnosis that was entered into our portal. At the time of enrollment their was limited information available for the diagnosis and not medication required. We had the parent/guardian provide as much information for the diagnosis that [redacted] was able to provide, the only care plan associated was if member complains that [redacted] doesn't feel well to call parent'/guardian to be picked up. We stayed in contact with the parent/guardian to obtain formal documentation from the primary care physician. We have done so and the IHCP has been signed by the parent and the name of the Child's health care practitioner name and number has been added to the IHCP.. Regulation: Individual Health Care Plans The licensee must maintain as part of a child’s record, an individual health care plan for each child with a chronic medical condition, which has been diagnosed by a licensed health care practitioner. The plan must describe the chronic condition, its symptoms, any medical treatment that may be necessary while the child is in care, the potential side effects of that treatment, and the potential consequences to the child’s health if the treatment is not administered. Cited during: Renewal - Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Corrected 3/16/2026

2025

  1. High riskStandard 7.072/11/2025

    7.07(02), 7.07(03) — Physical Facility - Indoors

    The posted Building inspection certificate had an expiration date of 11/30/24. The posted Fire Inspection had an expiration date of 12/7/21 Corrective action: We are working with the schools district and fire department on updated inspections.. Regulation: Building Inspection. Every program that is not located in a residence and every program that has a licensed capacity of more than 10 children must provide a certificate of inspection from the Department of Public Safety or the local building inspector certifying that the facility complies with the State Building Code (780 CMR). The certificate must indicate the following:, Fire Inspection. Every program not located in a residence must submit evidence of compliance with applicable fire codes. Cited during: Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Corrected 3/25/2025

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

6Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$1,711/month

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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: WEST SPRINGFIELD
  • Capacity: 39
  • Type: Center-based Care
  • Years in operation: 13

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