Albert F. Argenziano School (AFAS)
SOMERVILLE, MA·Public SchoolLicensed
Contact information
Address290 WASHINGTON ST, Somerville, MA, 02143
Phone(617) 625-6600
Operating details
Capacity127
SubsidiesY
License dateJune 29, 2020
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 3/19/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High3
- Medium-High2
- Medium2
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
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Location
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290 WASHINGTON ST, Somerville, MA, 02143, SOMERVILLE, MA 02143
Questions to ask on a tour
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- This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
- They accept child care subsidies - ask what the enrollment process looks like and whether there is a waitlist for subsidized spots
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/19/2026
- High3
- Medium-High0
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- High riskStandard 8.033/19/2026
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
2025
- Medium riskStandard 8.014/7/2025
8.01(03)(a), 8.01(03)(a)(01), 8.01(03)(a)(02), 8.01(03)(b) — Storage of Personal Belongings
Storage of Personal Belongings Storage for Children’s Personal Belongings. The Program shall provide sufficient space, accessible to children, for each child to store clothing, coats, bedding, and other personal items in a safe, sanitary manner., Personal items intended for individual use by children, including but not limited to bottles and cups, pacifiers, toothbrushes, and sleeping materials, shall be labeled with the name of the child for whom they are intended; and, Personal items shall be stored so that they do not touch., Storage for Adults’ Personal Belongings. The Program shall provide sufficient space, not accessible to children, for adults to store personal items in a safe, sanitary manner. Domain: Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases. Funded Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected - High riskStandard 8.034/7/2025
8.03(02)(a), 8.03(02)(a)(01), 8.03(02)(a)(02), 8.03(02)(a)(03) — Proper Storage of Medication
Proper Storage of Medication Storage of Medications. Medications shall be stored under the proper conditions for sanitation, preservation, security, and safety at all times. All medications shall be:, Stored out of the reach of and completely inaccessible to children, unless otherwise specified in a child’s individual health care plan. All medications that are considered controlled substances shall be kept in a secured and locked place at all times, when not being accessed by an authorized individual., Stored at the proper temperature. Prescription medications requiring refrigeration shall be stored in a way that is inaccessible to children, in a refrigerator maintained at temperature between 38F and 42F., Stored away from food. Domain: Administration of Medication. Funded Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected - 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
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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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
$1,511/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: 127
- Type: Public School
- Years in operation: 6
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