Happy Munchkins Day School

NEWTON, MACenter-based CareLicensed

4.5based on state inspection data
Capacity41
Est. price$1,930/mo

Contact information

Address1450 Washington Street, Newton, MA, 02465

CityNEWTON, MA 02465

Phone(617) 678-8197

Operating details

Capacity41

SubsidiesY

License dateApril 26, 2021

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 7/29/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High9
  • Medium-High12
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low2
  • Low0

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1450 Washington Street, Newton, MA, 02465, NEWTON, MA 02465

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  1. This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
  2. This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
  3. This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
  4. This facility has food-service findings on its state record - ask how meals are prepared and how allergies are handled

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 7/29/2025

  • High9
  • Medium-High12
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low2
  • Low0

2025

  1. High riskStandard 7.047/29/2025

    7.04(05)(a), 7.04(05)(b), 7.04(05)(c), 7.09(09) — 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);, 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;, 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;, All educators must attend an orientation to early education and care approved by the Department. Domain: Administration. Renewal - Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  2. High riskStandard 7.117/29/2025

    7.11(01) — EEC Essentials Training completion

    EEC Essentials Training completion Training. All educators must be trained in the program’s emergency and evacuation procedures, in standard precautions and in medication administration procedures. Domain: Administration. Renewal - Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  3. High riskStandard 7.127/29/2025

    7.12(07)(c) — Food not served beyond recommended dates

    Food not served beyond recommended dates the licensee must ensure that foods are not served to children beyond their recommended dates of use; Domain: Mealtime, Food, Food Preparation. Renewal - Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-Low riskStandard 7.047/29/2025

    7.04(01)

    The licensee must ensure that the program is soundly administered by qualified persons designated with specific administrative and program responsibilities. The licensee may admit children only in accordance with the provisions of the license. Domain: Postings. Renewal - Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-High riskStandard 7.047/29/2025

    7.04(14)(c) — Allergies, medical info, special diets, emergency medications; privacy protected

    Allergies, medical info, special diets, emergency medications; privacy protected in a manner that protects the privacy of each child: Domain: Postings. Renewal - Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  6. Medium-High riskStandard 7.047/29/2025

    7.04(17)(p)(04) — Evacuation procedures posted at each exit

    Evacuation procedures posted at each exit next to each exit, emergency and evacuation procedures. Domain: Emergency Preparedness. Renewal - Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  7. Medium-High riskStandard 7.077/29/2025

    7.07(01), 7.11(07)(h) — Emergency Evacuation

    Emergency Evacuation The licensee must ensure that the physical facilities are safe, clean, in good repair and free from hazards and clutter. The licensee must monitor the environment daily to identify and remove or repair any hazards that may cause injury to children. Exits and evacuation routes must be kept clear of obstructions., The educator must hold practice evacuation drills with all groups of children and all educators from each floor level of the approved space at least monthly. Drills must be held during different times of the program day, and must use alternative exits. The educator must document the date, time, exit route used, number of children evacuated and effectiveness of each drill. Domain: Emergency Preparedness. Renewal - Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  8. High riskStandard 7.097/29/2025

    7.09(17)(d), 7.11(18)(d) — Staff First Aid Training - R Sep 2025

    Staff First Aid Training - R Sep 2025 First Aid Training. All educators must obtain within six months of employment, and must maintain thereafter current certification of training in basic first aid appropriate to the population served., First Aid Training. The licensee must document that each educator is certified in first aid within six months of employment. Domain: Administration. Renewal - Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected

2024

  1. Medium-Low riskStandard 7.0411/19/2024

    7.04(07)

    Children’s Records. The licensee must maintain an individual written record for each child that includes: Domain: Review of Written Materials. Follow-up Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  2. High riskStandard 7.1211/19/2024

    7.12(08) — Refrigerator temp. between 32-40 degrees; working thermometer in refrigerator

    Refrigerator temp. between 32-40 degrees; working thermometer in refrigerator 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: Health. Follow-up Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 7.0411/19/2024

    7.04(17)(p)(04), 7.11(07)(e), 7.11(18)(b) — Evacuation procedures posted at each exit; Exit signs and diagrams as required

    Evacuation procedures posted at each exit; Exit signs and diagrams as required next to each exit, emergency and evacuation procedures., Exit signs must be posted in rooms that have direct access to the outdoors., Escape Routes. A diagram of escape routes must be posted conspicuously at each means of egress in rooms that do not have direct access to the outdoors. Domain: Postings. Follow-up Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-High riskStandard 7.1111/19/2024

    7.11(03)

    Individual Health Care Plans The licensee must maintain as part of a child’s record, an individual health care plan for each child with a chronic medical condition, which has been diagnosed by a licensed health care practitioner. The plan must 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. Follow-up Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-High riskStandard 7.0410/9/2024

    7.04(17)(p)(03), 7.04(17)(p)(01) — Location of health care policy; Location of 1st aid kit

    Location of health care policy; Location of 1st aid kit the location of the first aid kit;, the location of the health care policy; Domain: Postings. Enhanced Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  6. Medium-High riskStandard 7.0710/9/2024

    7.07(01), 7.07(13)(g) — Staff monitor environment for hazards-Hazardous items not accessible to children

    Staff monitor environment for hazards-Hazardous items not accessible to children The licensee must ensure that the physical facilities are safe, clean, in good repair and free from hazards and clutter. The licensee must monitor the environment daily to identify and remove or repair any hazards that may cause injury to children. Exits and evacuation routes must be kept clear of obstructions., 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. Domain: Physical Space (Indoor & Outdoor). Enhanced Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  7. Medium riskStandard 7.0710/9/2024

    7.07(06) — No peeling or flaking paint (indoor and out)

    No peeling or flaking paint (indoor and out) Chipping and Peeling Paint. The licensee must maintain the interior and exterior of the program in good repair, free of chipping, flaking, or peeling paint or broken plaster. Domain: Physical Space (Indoor & Outdoor). Enhanced Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  8. High riskStandard 7.1110/9/2024

    7.11(10)(o), 7.11(10)(n), 7.11(10)(j), 7.11(10)(i), 7.11(10)(h) — Proper sanitizing techniques; Bottles labeled and out of children's reach

    Proper sanitizing techniques; Bottles labeled and out of children's reach All disinfectant solutions must be stored in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and in a secure place out of the reach of children., The disinfectant solution used to disinfect child care items, equipment and surfaces must be either a bleach solution prepared by the licensee in accordance with EEC guidelines or a commercially prepared disinfectant that has been registered as a sanitizing solution by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Registration by the EPA will be indicated on the product label. Commercially prepared solutions must be used in accordance with manufacturer’s directions., Toys mouthed by children must be set aside and stored after each use and may not be used by another child until they are washed and disinfected., Where applicable, the following items, equipment and surfaces must be washed and disinfected after each use:, All eating surfaces must be washed and disinfected before and after each use. Domain: Health. Enhanced Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  9. High riskStandard 7.1210/9/2024

    7.12(07)(e), 7.12(07)(d), 7.12(07)(c), 7.12(07)(b), 7.12(09) — Food Storage, Sanitation & Safety

    Food Storage, Sanitation & Safety the licensee must properly wash and sanitize all bottles, eating utensils, drinking utensils, dishes, and preparation utensils after each use;, the licensee must store all food in clean, covered containers;, the licensee must ensure that foods are not served to children beyond their recommended dates of use;, the licensee must ensure that snacks and meals are prepared and served in a safe and sanitary manner;, Eating and drinking utensils must be free from defects, cracks and chips and appropriate to the ages and needs of the children, including children with disabilities. Disposable cups and plates may be used. If plastic utensils are used, they must be heavy-duty and if reused, must be designed for this purpose and dishwasher safe. Domain: Health. Enhanced Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  10. Medium-High riskStandard 7.1110/9/2024

    7.11(10)(k) — Bottles/pacifiers/toothbrushes/sleeping materials labeled with child's name

    Bottles/pacifiers/toothbrushes/sleeping materials labeled with child's name Personal items intended for individual use by children, including but not limited to bottles, pacifiers, toothbrushes and sleeping materials, must be labeled with the name of the child for whom they are intended. Domain: Health. Enhanced Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  11. High riskStandard 7.1210/9/2024

    7.12(08) — Refrigerator temp. between 32-40 degrees; working thermometer in refrigerator

    Refrigerator temp. between 32-40 degrees; working thermometer in refrigerator 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: Health. Enhanced Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  12. Medium-High riskStandard 7.1110/9/2024

    7.11(05)(e) — First Aid Kit (SLGSA)

    First Aid Kit (SLGSA) The licensee must maintain adequate first aid supplies, including, but not limited to: adhesive tape, band aids, gauze pads, gauze roller bandage, disposable non-latex gloves, instant cold pack, scissors, tweezers, thermometer, and CPR mouth guard. Domain: Emergency Preparedness. Enhanced Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  13. Medium-High riskStandard 7.1110/9/2024

    7.11(07)(h) — Evacuation drill log, all groups

    Evacuation drill log, all groups The educator must hold practice evacuation drills with all groups of children and all educators from each floor level of the approved space at least monthly. Drills must be held during different times of the program day, and must use alternative exits. The educator must document the date, time, exit route used, number of children evacuated and effectiveness of each drill. Domain: Emergency Preparedness. Enhanced Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  14. Medium-High riskStandard 7.0410/9/2024

    7.04(17)(p)(04), 7.11(07)(e), 7.11(18)(b) — Evacuation procedures posted at each exit; Exit signs and diagrams as required

    Evacuation procedures posted at each exit; Exit signs and diagrams as required next to each exit, emergency and evacuation procedures., Exit signs must be posted in rooms that have direct access to the outdoors., Escape Routes. A diagram of escape routes must be posted conspicuously at each means of egress in rooms that do not have direct access to the outdoors. Domain: Postings. Enhanced Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  15. High riskStandard 7.0610/9/2024

    7.06(03)(a) — A written progress report must be done periodically

    A written progress report must be done periodically Frequency Domain: Administration. Enhanced Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  16. Medium-High riskStandard 7.0710/9/2024

    7.07(13)(d), 7.07(01), 7.07(02), 7.07(10) — Indoor Space

    Indoor Space All play equipment, fences and structures must be free of entrapment hazards., The licensee must ensure that the physical facilities are safe, clean, in good repair and free from hazards and clutter. The licensee must monitor the environment daily to identify and remove or repair any hazards that may cause injury to children. Exits and evacuation routes must be kept clear of obstructions., Building Inspection. Every program that is not located in a residence and every program that has a licensed capacity of more than 10 children must provide a certificate of inspection from the Department of Public Safety or the local building inspector certifying that the facility complies with the State Building Code (780 CMR). The certificate must indicate the following:, 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 Facility - Indoors. Enhanced Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  17. Medium riskStandard 7.1110/9/2024

    7.11(13)(d)(04)(b), 7.11(13)(d)(02) — Quiet activities in space with adequate lighting, for children who do not sleep

    Quiet activities in space with adequate lighting, for children who do not sleep there is appropriate space and adequate lighting for quiet activities for children who do not sleep;, When children choose not to sleep or awaken early, they must be offered quiet activities for the remainder of the sleep or quiet activity period. Domain: Curriculum and Activities. Enhanced Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected

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0Recent Violations
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About this daycare

  • Location: NEWTON
  • Capacity: 41
  • Type: Center-based Care
  • Years in operation: 5

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