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LOWELL, MAFamily Child CareLicensed

4.5based on state inspection data
Capacity10
Est. price$1,880/mo

Contact information

Address12 Shaffer, Lowell, MA, 01854

CityLOWELL, MA 01854

Phone(201) 598-8937

Operating details

Capacity10

SubsidiesY

License dateSeptember 27, 2019

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 7/28/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High13
  • Medium-High3
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

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Location

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12 Shaffer, Lowell, MA, 01854, LOWELL, MA 01854

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Questions to ask on a tour

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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 safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
  4. This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 7/28/2025

  • High5
  • Medium-High0
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

2025

  1. High riskStandard 7.047/28/2025

    7.04(14)(d) — License/Certificates/Approvals Posted

    License/Certificates/Approvals Posted the current license or approval. Domain: Administration. Renewal - Enhanced Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  2. High riskStandard 7.047/28/2025

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

    Not corrected
  3. High riskStandard 7.047/28/2025

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

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

    Not corrected
  4. High riskStandard 7.047/28/2025

    7.04(05)(a), 7.04(05)(c), 7.04(05)(b) — Staff Records

    Staff Records documentation that the employee has the qualifications required under 606 CMR 7.09, including, but not limited to, health records, as required by 606 CMR 7.09(11);, documentation of orientation, training and professional development, as required by 606 CMR 7.09(15)(d-f), 7.09(16)(c) and 7.09(17)(a), and 7.11(1), 7.09 (18)(d), and 7.09(19)(b),as applicable;, copies of licenses, certifications and registrations held, including, but not limited to, motor vehicle operator’s license (if the staff member transports children) and EEC educator qualification; Domain: Administration. Renewal - Enhanced Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-Low riskStandard 7.047/28/2025

    7.04(16)(b)

    Change in Household Composition. A family child care licensee must notify the Department within seven days of approval as a foster or adoptive placement resource, or of any change in the household composition. Domain: BRC Information. Renewal - Enhanced Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  6. High riskStandard 7.097/28/2025

    7.09(15)(f) — Ongoing Professional Development

    Ongoing Professional Development Professional Development. Domain: Administration. Renewal - Enhanced 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.

18Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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  • Review the detailed violations listed above.
  • 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: LOWELL
  • Capacity: 10
  • Type: Family Child Care
  • Years in operation: 7

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