Lupu, Marina
DEDHAM, MA·Family Child CareLicensed
Contact information
Address26 Walnut Street, Dedham, MA, 02026
CityDEDHAM, MA 02026
Phone(617) 528-8933
Operating details
Capacity10
SubsidiesY
License dateJanuary 27, 2017
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 1/15/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High7
- Medium-High7
- Medium2
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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Location
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26 Walnut Street, Dedham, MA, 02026, DEDHAM, MA 02026
Questions to ask on a tour
Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.
- This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
- Ask what changed after their most recent supervision citation and how compliance is monitored now
- This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 1/15/2026
- High5
- Medium-High4
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High riskStandard 7.111/15/2026
7.11(13)(d)(03)(b) — Napping Materials
Napping Materials provide a separate mat, cot, sofa, portacrib, playpen, bassinet or bed, and blanket for each child present at any time during the day; Domain: Health and Safety. Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected - High riskStandard 7.101/15/2026
7.10(05)(a), 7.11(13)(e) — Safe Sleep
Safe Sleep Children younger than six months of age at the time of enrollment must be under direct visual supervision at all times, including while napping, during the first six weeks they are in care., Programs serving infants must: Domain: Routine & Activities. Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected - High riskStandard 7.101/15/2026
7.10(07)(a) — Supervision - Floor Levels
Supervision - Floor Levels Except as provided at 606 CMR 7.10(5)(j), above, children must always be on the same floor level as the educator. Domain: Supervision. Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected - High riskStandard 7.101/15/2026
7.10(05)(b) — Supervision - Judgement
Supervision - Judgement Licensees and educators must use good judgment at all times and must consider the following factors when determining the appropriate level of supervision: Domain: Supervision. Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected - High riskStandard 7.101/15/2026
7.10(07)(d) — Supervision - Napping Children
Supervision - Napping Children The educator must visually observe napping children at least every fifteen minutes. When children are placed in a separate room for naps, the door must remain ajar. Domain: Supervision. Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 7.071/15/2026
7.07(15)(e) — Playground Safety - Fallzones
Playground Safety - Fallzones Playground Safety. All playground equipment installed after the effective date of these regulations and all playground equipment in homes first licensed after the effective date of these regulations must be located within use zones that are covered with an adequate depth of an impact-absorbing material, in accordance with EEC policy. Pea gravel and wood chip nuggets must not be used in areas used by infants and toddlers. Domain: Physical Facility - Outdoors. Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 7.071/15/2026
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. Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 7.111/15/2026
7.11(12) — Diapering & Toileting
Diapering & Toileting Diapering and Toileting. In programs serving children who are under two years and nine months of age and/or not toilet trained, the educator must ensure that: Domain: Health and Safety. Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected - High riskStandard 7.041/15/2026
7.04(07)(a), 7.04(07)(b) — Children's Records
Children's Records information required at admission, including:, Ongoing records, including: Domain: Administration. Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected
2025
- Medium riskStandard 7.071/6/2025
7.07(06)
Chipping and Peeling Paint. The licensee must maintain the interior and exterior of the program in good repair, free of chipping, flaking, or peeling paint or broken plaster. Domain: Physical Facility - Indoors. 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)
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.
Note: This analysis is based on publicly available violation data and is intended as a tool to help parents make informed decisions. Always visit a daycare in person and ask specific questions about areas of concern.
Estimated monthly cost
$1,880/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: DEDHAM
- Capacity: 10
- Type: Family Child Care
- Years in operation: 10
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