Cabral, Monica

METHUEN, MAFamily Child CareLicensed

3.4based on state inspection data
Capacity10
Est. price$1,880/mo

Contact information

Address65 Larchwood Rd, Methuen, MA, 01844

CityMETHUEN, MA 01844

Phone(978) 390-2482

Operating details

Capacity10

SubsidiesY

License dateMay 8, 2017

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 4/9/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High10
  • Medium-High8
  • Medium6
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

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Location

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65 Larchwood Rd, Methuen, MA, 01844, METHUEN, MA 01844

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  1. This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
  2. Ask what changed after their most recent supervision citation and how compliance is monitored now
  3. This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
  4. This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/9/2026

  • High5
  • Medium-High6
  • Medium5
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 7.074/9/2026

    7.07(07), 7.07(10) — Space (indoor / outdoor hazards)

    Space (indoor / outdoor hazards) Outdoor Space. The licensee must maintain, or have access to, an outdoor play area of at least 75 square feet per child who is outside at any one time., 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 Space (Indoor & Outdoor). Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected

2025

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 7.0712/9/2025

    7.07(13) — Indoor Space - free of hazards

    Indoor Space - free of hazards Safety Requirements for Equipment, Materials and Furnishings. The licensee must only use indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, furnishings, toys, and games that are appropriate to the ages, needs and developmental level of the children enrolled. They must be sturdy, safely constructed and installed, non-tippable, flame retardant, easily cleaned, and free from lead paint, protruding nails, rust, and other hazards that may be dangerous to children. Domain: Physical Facility - Indoors. Change of Space Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 7.0712/9/2025

    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 Space Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  3. Medium riskStandard 7.0712/9/2025

    7.07(11) — Stairways

    Stairways Stairways. Stairways must be equipped with handrails. Domain: Physical Facility - Indoors. Change of Space Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-High riskStandard 7.0712/9/2025

    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 Space Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  5. Medium riskStandard 7.0712/9/2025

    7.07(06) — Chipping and Peeling Paint

    Chipping and Peeling Paint 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. Change of Space Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  6. Medium-High riskStandard 7.073/26/2025

    7.07(13) — Equipment, materials and furnishings - Play Materials

    Equipment, materials and furnishings - Play Materials Safety Requirements for Equipment, Materials and Furnishings. The licensee must only use indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, furnishings, toys, and games that are appropriate to the ages, needs and developmental level of the children enrolled. They must be sturdy, safely constructed and installed, non-tippable, flame retardant, easily cleaned, and free from lead paint, protruding nails, rust, and other hazards that may be dangerous to children. Domain: Equipments and Materials. Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  7. High riskStandard 7.103/26/2025

    7.10(07)(b) — Supervision - Educator Actively Engaged

    Supervision - Educator Actively Engaged Except when attending to their personal hygiene needs, educators must be actively engaged in child care and education activities during all times when children are in care. Domain: Supervision. Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  8. Medium riskStandard 7.093/26/2025

    7.09(15)(f) — Ongoing Professional Development

    Ongoing Professional Development Professional Development. Domain: Staff and Educators. Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  9. Medium riskStandard 7.093/26/2025

    7.09(07)

    No educator may regularly care for child care children more than 12 hours in any 24- hour period. Domain: Staff and Educators. Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  10. Medium-Low riskStandard 7.043/26/2025

    7.04(14)(c) — Required Postings - Child Specific - R Apr 2025

    Required Postings - Child Specific - R Apr 2025 in a manner that protects the privacy of each child: Domain: Postings. Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  11. Medium riskStandard 7.053/26/2025

    7.05(08), 7.05(05) — Child Guidance

    Child Guidance The following practices are strictly prohibited:, Educators must provide guidance to children in a positive and consistent way based on an understanding of the individual needs and development of children by: Domain: Interactions. Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  12. Medium-High riskStandard 7.113/26/2025

    7.11(05)(d), 7.11(05)(e) — First Aid Kit (FCC)

    First Aid Kit (FCC) 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:, The licensee must maintain adequate first aid supplies, including, but not limited to: adhesive tape, band aids, gauze pads, gauze roller bandage, disposable non-latex gloves, instant cold pack, scissors, tweezers, thermometer, and CPR mouth guard. Domain: Health and Safety. Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  13. High riskStandard 7.063/26/2025

    7.06(01)(b)(14) — Care of young children - curriculum

    Care of young children - curriculum in programs serving infants and toddlers, opportunities for infants and toddlers to move freely and achieve mastery of their bodies through self-initiated movement, including multiple opportunities to practice emerging skills in coordination, movement, balance, and perceptual-motor integration. Domain: Curriculum and Activities. Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  14. High riskStandard 7.043/26/2025

    7.04(07)(a), 7.04(07)(b) — Children's Records - R Apr 2025

    Children's Records - R Apr 2025 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
  15. High riskStandard 7.063/26/2025

    7.06(03)(b), 7.06(03)(a) — Progress Reports

    Progress Reports Content. The progress report must be based on observations and documentation of the child’s progress in a range of activities over time and may include samples of the child’s work., Frequency Domain: Administration. Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  16. High riskStandard 7.113/26/2025

    7.11(03) — Individual Health Care Plans

    Individual Health Care Plans 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. Domain: Administration. Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected

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Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

25Total Violations
1Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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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: METHUEN
  • Capacity: 10
  • Type: Family Child Care
  • Years in operation: 9

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