Ponder-Smith, Barbara

SPRINGFIELD, MAFamily Child CareLicensed

4.5based on state inspection data

Capacity6

Est. price$1,880/mo

Contact information

Address53 Belvidere St., Springfield, MA, 01108

CitySPRINGFIELD, MA 01108

Phone(413) 266-2049

Operating details

Capacity6

SubsidiesY

License dateSeptember 18, 2017

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 7/31/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

High11
Medium-High7
Medium5
Medium-Low1
Low0

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53 Belvidere St., Springfield, MA, 01108, SPRINGFIELD, MA 01108

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This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
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Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 7/31/2025

High3
Medium-High2
Medium0
Medium-Low1
Low0

2025

High riskStandard 7.117/31/2025
7.11(05)(d) — Administration
Need the CPR mouthguard for the first aid kit. We discussed keeping all the required items in one kit and taking it outside with the children. Corrective action: Mouthguard for CPR was found in the first aid kit.. Regulation: 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: Cited during: Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Corrected 8/14/2025
High riskStandard 7.117/31/2025
7.11(01)(a) — Administration
The online portion of first aid/CPR completed, need to schedule in person practice skills by August 8,2025. Educator has scheduled the hands on skills practice for August 4, 2025 at 12:00 pm at the Greek Cultural Center. Once completed a copy must be send to EEC. Corrective action: The skills portion of the first aid/CPR training will be completed on Aug. 12, 2025 and a copy of certificate will be sent to EEC.. Regulation: First Aid and CPR Cited during: Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Corrected 8/14/2025
Medium-High riskStandard 7.077/31/2025
7.07(10)(l) — Physical Facility - Indoors
Hot water temperature is reading 134 degrees, we discussed the anti-scald device for the bathroom faucet. The water must be kept at a level so the anti-scald device works. the website is antiscald.com and look for the anti-scald device for the bathroom faucet. The hot weather temperature must not exceed 120 degrees. Corrective action: Hot water temperature has been reduced.. Regulation: Water Temperature. The licensee must provide running water in sinks used by children. Water temperature must not exceed 120 F. Cited during: Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Corrected 8/14/2025
Medium-High riskStandard 7.047/31/2025
7.04(14)(a) — Postings
Need to write up and post emergency telephone number list. Corrective action: Emergency phone number list is posted near telephone.. Regulation: Call 911 reminder and the telephone number and address of the program, including the location of the program in the facility; Cited during: Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Corrected 8/14/2025
Medium-Low riskStandard 8.137/31/2025
8.13(01) — Record Keeping
Daily attendance records are not available for January to May 2025 for review. Corrective action: Attendance records for this child for the month of January, which was the last month she was in my care.. Regulation: Complete and accurate record keeping- attendance records Cited during: Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Corrected 8/14/2025
High riskStandard 7.047/31/2025
7.04(07)(a), 7.04(07)(b) — Administration
Need to complete the enrollment forms for the child enrolled. Need a current medical exam and lead screening test. Corrective action: Parent completed enrollment forms with medical exam information.. Regulation: information required at admission, including:, Ongoing records, including: Cited during: Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Corrected 8/14/2025

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

24Total Violations

0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$1,880/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: SPRINGFIELD
Capacity: 6
Type: Family Child Care
Years in operation: 9

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