East Somerville Community School (ESCS)

SOMERVILLE, MAPublic SchoolLicensed

3.5based on state inspection data
Capacity160
Est. price$1,511/mo

Contact information

Address50 Cross Street #132, Somerville, MA, 02145

CitySOMERVILLE, MA 02145

Phone(617) 625-6600

Operating details

Capacity160

SubsidiesY

License dateMarch 6, 2020

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 3/9/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High6
  • Medium-High3
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low3
  • Low0

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Location

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50 Cross Street #132, Somerville, MA, 02145, SOMERVILLE, MA 02145

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: 3/9/2026

  • High4
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low2
  • Low0

2026

  1. High riskStandard 8.033/9/2026

    8.03(02)(b) — Storage of Emergency Medications

    Storage of Emergency Medications Storage of Emergency Medications. Emergency or life-saving medications, such as asthma inhalers and epinephrine auto-injectors, shall be immediately available for any children for whom they have been prescribed. Domain: Administration of Medication. Funded Program Renewal Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  2. High riskStandard 8.093/9/2026

    8.09(01)(a), 8.09(01)(b), 8.09(01)(c), 8.09(01)(d) — Group Sizes and Adult Child Ratios

    Group Sizes and Adult Child Ratios Groups Sizes. The Program shall maintain appropriate group sizes necessary to ensure adequate and safe supervision at all times., Sufficient Staffing. The Program shall maintain sufficient numbers of qualified staff to promote the health, safety, growth and development of each child. Assignment of staff shall take into account the physical environment, requirements of the activities children are engaged in, and the developmental levels and behavioral traits of children in care. The Program must have the number of Program staff necessary to:, Fixed Age Groups. The fixed age group ratios and groupings below shall be used for all groups of children within the same age range:, Mixed Age Groups. The mixed age group ratios and grouping below shall be used for groups of children within two consecutive age groups: Domain: Group Sizes and Adult-Child Ratios. Funded Program Renewal Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-Low riskStandard 8.133/9/2026

    8.13(01) — Attendance Records

    Attendance Records Complete and accurate record keeping- attendance records Domain: Record Keeping. Funded Program Renewal Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected

2025

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 8.134/7/2025

    8.13(02)(a)(08)(d)

    an individual health care plan (IHCP) for each child with a chronic medical condition, which has been diagnosed by a licensed Health Care Practitioner. The plan shall describe the chronic condition, its symptoms, any medical treatment that may be necessary while the child is in care, the potential side effects of that treatment, and the potential consequences to the child’s health if the treatment is not administered. Domain: Medications. Funded Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  2. High riskStandard 8.034/7/2025

    8.03(01)(a), 8.03(01)(b) — Proper Labeling of Medication

    Proper Labeling of Medication Labeling of Prescription Medications. Prescription medications shall be in the containers in which they were originally dispensed and labeled by the pharmacist, including the date the prescription was filled and clear instructions for administration, (b) Labeling of Over the Counter Medications. Over the counter medications shall be dated and kept in the original manufacturer’s packaging. The container should be labeled by the Parent/guardian, including: Domain: Administration of Medication. Funded Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  3. High riskStandard 8.034/7/2025

    8.03(02)(b) — Storage of Emergency Medications

    Storage of Emergency Medications Storage of Emergency Medications. Emergency or life-saving medications, such as asthma inhalers and epinephrine auto-injectors, shall be immediately available for any children for whom they have been prescribed. Domain: Administration of Medication. Funded Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-Low riskStandard 8.134/7/2025

    8.13(02) — Children's Records

    Children's Records Complete and accurate record keeping- children’s records Domain: Record Keeping. Funded 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.

13Total Violations
3Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$1,511/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: SOMERVILLE
  • Capacity: 160
  • Type: Public School
  • Years in operation: 7

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