Martinez De Alcantara, Marianela
LAWRENCE, MA·Family Child CareLicensed
Contact information
Address545 Hampshire St, Lawrence, MA, 01841
Phone(978) 390-4536
Operating details
Capacity6
SubsidiesY
License dateNovember 22, 2023
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 11/25/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High12
- Medium-High5
- Medium6
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
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545 Hampshire St, Lawrence, MA, 01841, LAWRENCE, MA 01841
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 11/25/2025
- High12
- Medium-High5
- Medium6
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 7.1111/25/2025
7.11(07) — Emergency Preparedness
Emergency Preparedness Emergency Preparedness Domain: Health and Safety. Follow-up Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 7.0911/25/2025
7.09(15)(f) — Ongoing Professional Development
Ongoing Professional Development Professional Development. Domain: Staff and Educators. Follow-up Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 7.0711/25/2025
7.07(13), 7.07(13)(g), 7.11(02)(e) — Space (health risks) - 1
Space (health risks) - 1 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., Educators must ensure that all hazardous objects, including but not limited to matches, lighters, toxic materials, sharp objects, plastic bags and purses are locked or inaccessible to children., Unless otherwise specified in a childs individual health care plan, the educator must store all medications out of the reach of children and under proper conditions for sanitation, preservation, security and safety during the time the children are in care and during the transportation of children. Domain: Physical Space (Indoor & Outdoor). Follow-up Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-Low riskStandard 7.0811/25/2025
7.08(06) — Parent Handbook
Parent Handbook Written Information for Parents. The licensee must provide the following information to families in writing prior to enrollment of their child: Domain: Family Involvement. Follow-up Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected - High riskStandard 7.1210/14/2025
7.12(08) — Refrigerator Temperature
Refrigerator Temperature The licensee must provide refrigeration and storage for food at not less than 32? F, nor more than 40? F for all food requiring refrigeration. Meals and snacks provided by parents must be stored safely. Thermometers verifying temperatures must be maintained in all refrigerators. Domain: Physical Space (Indoor & Outdoor). Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 7.0610/14/2025
7.06(01)(c)(01) — Equipment and Materials
Equipment and Materials there is a sufficient quantity and variety of materials and equipment to engage all children present in the program; Domain: Routine & Activities. Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 7.0610/14/2025
7.06(01)(b), 7.06(01)(a) — Curriculum / Routine / Structure
Curriculum / Routine / Structure The licensee must have evidence of a plan describing how program activities support and engage children through specific learning experiences. Such plan must be appropriate to the ages and development of the children served, to the length of the program day and to the program objectives. As appropriate, children must participate in the development of the plan, and the plan must provide for:, The licensee must provide a well-balanced curriculum of specific, planned learning experiences that support the social, emotional, physical, intellectual and language development of all children. The curriculum must: Domain: Routine & Activities. Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 7.1110/14/2025
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: Routine & Activities. Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 7.0710/14/2025
7.07(10)(a) — Licensed Space
Licensed Space Child care must be provided only in space approved by the Department. Domain: Physical Space (Indoor & Outdoor). Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 7.0710/14/2025
7.07(13), 7.07(13)(g), 7.11(02)(e) — Space (health risks) - 1
Space (health risks) - 1 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., Educators must ensure that all hazardous objects, including but not limited to matches, lighters, toxic materials, sharp objects, plastic bags and purses are locked or inaccessible to children., Unless otherwise specified in a childs individual health care plan, the educator must store all medications out of the reach of children and under proper conditions for sanitation, preservation, security and safety during the time the children are in care and during the transportation of children. Domain: Physical Space (Indoor & Outdoor). Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected - High riskStandard 7.0410/14/2025
7.04(04)(a)(01), 7.04(04)(a)(02) — Attendance Logs
Attendance Logs daily attendance records indicating each childs attendance, including arrival and departure times;, a method of knowing exactly who is present on the premises at any given point in the day. Domain: Administration. Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected - High riskStandard 7.0410/14/2025
7.04(04)(a)(03) — Evacuation Logs
Evacuation Logs documentation of regular evacuation drills, as required by 606 CMR 7.11(7)(h). Domain: Administration. Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected - High riskStandard 7.0910/14/2025
7.09(04) — Annual Registration in Professional Qualifications Registry (PQR)
Annual Registration in Professional Qualifications Registry (PQR) All educators must register annually with the Department of Early Education and Care in accordance with EEC policies and procedures. Domain: Administration. Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected - High riskStandard 7.0610/14/2025
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 childs progress in a range of activities over time and may include samples of the childs work., Frequency Domain: Administration. Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected - High riskStandard 7.0810/14/2025
7.08(06) — Parent Handbook
Parent Handbook Written Information for Parents. The licensee must provide the following information to families in writing prior to enrollment of their child: Domain: Administration. Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected - High riskStandard 7.0410/14/2025
7.04(07)(a), 7.04(07)(b) — Children's Records
Children's Records information required at admission, including:, Ongoing records, including: Domain: Administration. Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected - High riskStandard 7.1110/14/2025
7.11(07) — Emergency Preparedness
Emergency Preparedness Emergency Preparedness Domain: Administration. Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected - High riskStandard 7.1110/14/2025
7.11(01)(a) — CPR/First Aid
CPR/First Aid First Aid and CPR Domain: Administration. Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected - High riskStandard 7.0910/14/2025
7.09(15)(f) — Ongoing Professional Development
Ongoing Professional Development Professional Development. Domain: Administration. Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected - High riskStandard 7.1110/14/2025
7.11(05)(d) — First Aid Kit
First Aid Kit 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: Domain: Administration. Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected
2024
- Medium riskStandard 7.0611/21/2024
7.06(01)(b), 7.06(01)(a) — Curriculum / Routine / Structure - R Apr 2025
Curriculum / Routine / Structure - R Apr 2025 The licensee must have evidence of a plan describing how program activities support and engage children through specific learning experiences. Such plan must be appropriate to the ages and development of the children served, to the length of the program day and to the program objectives. As appropriate, children must participate in the development of the plan, and the plan must provide for:, The licensee must provide a well-balanced curriculum of specific, planned learning experiences that support the social, emotional, physical, intellectual and language development of all children. The curriculum must: Domain: Routine & Activities. Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 7.0711/21/2024
7.07(07), 7.07(10) — Space (indoor / outdoor hazards) - 1
Space (indoor / outdoor hazards) - 1 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). Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 7.0711/21/2024
7.07(13), 7.07(13)(g), 7.11(02)(e) — Space (health risks) - 1
Space (health risks) - 1 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., Educators must ensure that all hazardous objects, including but not limited to matches, lighters, toxic materials, sharp objects, plastic bags and purses are locked or inaccessible to children., Unless otherwise specified in a childs individual health care plan, the educator must store all medications out of the reach of children and under proper conditions for sanitation, preservation, security and safety during the time the children are in care and during the transportation of children. Domain: Physical Space (Indoor & Outdoor). Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected - High riskStandard 7.1211/21/2024
7.12(08) — Refrigerator Temperature
Refrigerator Temperature The licensee must provide refrigeration and storage for food at not less than 32? F, nor more than 40? F for all food requiring refrigeration. Meals and snacks provided by parents must be stored safely. Thermometers verifying temperatures must be maintained in all refrigerators. Domain: Physical Space (Indoor & Outdoor). Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-Low riskStandard 7.0411/21/2024
7.04(04)(a)(01)
daily attendance records indicating each childs attendance, including arrival and departure times; Domain: Review of Written Materials. Progress 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.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,808/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: LAWRENCE
- Capacity: 6
- Type: Family Child Care
- Years in operation: 3
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