Muse, Maryan
WEST SPRINGFIELD, MA·Family Child CareLicensed
Contact information
Address19 Chapin St, West Springfield, MA, 01089
CityWEST SPRINGFIELD, MA 01089
Phone(413) 381-5402
Operating details
Capacity6
SubsidiesY
License dateFebruary 27, 2019
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 8/14/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High12
- Medium-High6
- Medium6
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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19 Chapin St, West Springfield, MA, 01089, WEST SPRINGFIELD, MA 01089
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 8/14/2025
- High6
- Medium-High1
- Medium2
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- Medium riskStandard 7.078/14/2025
7.07(10) — Physical Facility - Indoors
The television is not in a sturdy location and will need to be sturdy. Corrective action: Television was put on the wall on 8/17/2025. Regulation: 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. Cited during: Change of Location Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Corrected 8/18/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 7.078/14/2025
7.07(10)(l) — Physical Facility - Indoors
The water temperature was 136 degrees. The water temperature needs to be 120 degrees or less. Corrective action: The water temperature was adjusted below 108 on 8/17/2025. Regulation: Water Temperature. The licensee must provide running water in sinks used by children. Water temperature must not exceed 120 F. Cited during: Change of Location Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Corrected 8/18/2025 - High riskStandard 7.118/14/2025
7.11(01)(a) — Administration
The CPR and First Aid card was missing during the visit. Corrective action: CPR/First Aid was emailed to licensors on 8/15/2025. Regulation: First Aid and CPR Cited during: Change of Location Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Corrected 8/18/2025 - High risk7/24/2025
Complaint investigation
Non-compliance identified during complaint investigation Regulation: No death, serious injury, or child abuse identified Cited during: Complaint Investigation. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected - High riskStandard 7.042/20/2025
7.04(14)(a) — Administration
Need to write out and post the emergency telephone list. Corrective action: Posted the emergency telephone number list on 02/26/2025. Regulation: Call 911 reminder and the telephone number and address of the program, including the location of the program in the facility; Cited during: Renewal - Enhanced Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Corrected 3/3/2025 - High riskStandard 7.042/20/2025
7.04(07)(a), 7.04(07)(b) — Administration
One child needs current lead screening test. Corrective action: Lead screening was completed 02/26/ 2025.. Regulation: information required at admission, including:, Ongoing records, including: Cited during: Renewal - Enhanced Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Corrected 3/3/2025 - Medium riskStandard 7.072/20/2025
7.07(07), 7.07(10) — Physical Space (Indoor & Outdoor)
The radiator in the child care room needs to be repaired. Corrective action: Radiator was repaired in the childcare room 02/26/2025. Regulation: 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. Cited during: Renewal - Enhanced Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Corrected 3/3/2025 - High riskStandard 7.092/20/2025
7.09(15)(f) — Administration
Need to submit copies of training certificates for renewal need 30 hours. Corrective action: Submitted training certificates on 02/26/2025. Regulation: Professional Development. Cited during: Renewal - Enhanced Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Corrected 3/3/2025 - High riskStandard 7.112/20/2025
7.11(05)(d) — Administration
Need a gauze roll for the first aid kit. Corrective action: Gauze roll was bought on 02/26/2025. 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: Renewal - Enhanced Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Corrected 3/3/2025
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Safety & Compliance Analysis
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(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: WEST SPRINGFIELD
- Capacity: 6
- Type: Family Child Care
- Years in operation: 8
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