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HAVERHILL, MAFamily Child CareLicensed

3.6based on state inspection data
Capacity8
Est. price$1,880/mo

Contact information

Address53 Highland Avenue, Haverhill, MA, 01830

CityHAVERHILL, MA 01830

Phone(978) 420-6056

Operating details

Capacity8

SubsidiesY

License dateJune 11, 2018

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 6/4/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High12
  • Medium-High5
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

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53 Highland Avenue, Haverhill, MA, 01830, HAVERHILL, MA 01830

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Questions to ask on a tour

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  1. This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
  2. This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
  3. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  4. This is a small program - ask about backup care arrangements when the provider is ill or away

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/4/2026

  • High1
  • Medium-High3
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-Low riskStandard 7.046/4/2026

    7.04(14)(c) — Required Postings - Child Specific

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

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 7.076/4/2026

    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
  3. High riskStandard 7.046/4/2026

    7.04(07)(a), 7.04(07)(b) — Children's Records

    Children's Records information required at admission, including:, Ongoing records, including: Domain: Administration. Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected

2025

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 7.074/3/2025

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

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 7.074/3/2025

    7.07(07), 7.07(10) — Space (indoor / outdoor hazards) - R Apr 2025

    Space (indoor / outdoor hazards) - R Apr 2025 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

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

21Total Violations
3Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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  • 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.

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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: HAVERHILL
  • Capacity: 8
  • Type: Family Child Care
  • Years in operation: 8

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