Ahmed, Dugsiya

SPRINGFIELD, MAFamily Child CareLicensed

3.3based on state inspection data

Capacity6

Est. price$1,808/mo

Contact information

Address38 Draper Street, Springfield, MA, 01108

CitySPRINGFIELD, MA 01108

Phone(413) 777-4111

Operating details

Capacity6

SubsidiesY

License dateJanuary 10, 2023

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 12/8/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

High12
Medium-High3
Medium5
Medium-Low1
Low0

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38 Draper Street, Springfield, MA, 01108, SPRINGFIELD, MA 01108

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This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
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This facility has food-service findings on its state record - ask how meals are prepared and how allergies are handled
Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 12/8/2025

High9
Medium-High2
Medium2
Medium-Low0
Low0

2025

High riskStandard 7.0612/8/2025
7.06(03)(b), 7.06(03)(a) — Administration
Three school-age children need progress reports for this month. Corrective action: All progress reports for school-age children were completed last month. Regulation: Content. The progress report must be based on observations and documentation of the childs progress in a range of activities over time and may include samples of the childs work., Frequency Cited during: Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Corrected 1/13/2026
High riskStandard 7.0412/8/2025
7.04(07)(a), 7.04(07)(b) — Administration
One child needs a current medical exam and lead screening test. Corrective action: All children records are up to date. Regulation: information required at admission, including:, Ongoing records, including: Cited during: Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Corrected 1/13/2026
High riskStandard 7.0412/8/2025
7.04(04)(a)(01), 7.04(04)(a)(02) — Administration
Need to document daily attendance with the actual arrival and departure times of the children. A log must be kept when the assistant is present at the program. There was no daily attendance available for 2025 accept part of November. Corrective action: Daily attendance forms were miss placed. Now accessible for licensor.. Regulation: daily attendance records indicating each childs attendance, including arrival and departure times;, a method of knowing exactly who is present on the premises at any given point in the day. Cited during: Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Corrected 1/13/2026
Medium-High riskStandard 7.1112/8/2025
7.11(05)(d), 7.11(05)(e) — Health and Safety
Need a thermometer and gauze roll for the first aid kit. Corrective action: Order just arrived and was placed in first aid Kit. 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:, 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. Cited during: Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Corrected 1/13/2026
High riskStandard 7.1212/8/2025
7.12 — Mealtime, Food, Food Preparation
The educator is not with a food program and serves meals need to keep a copy of the menus to be reviewed by the licensor. Need to take nutrition training. Corrective action: Menu has been posted on the fridge.. Regulation: Nutrition and Food Service. The following requirements apply to all programs, including family child care, small group and school age and large group and school age child care. Additional requirements for small group and school age and large group and school age child care are found at 606 CMR 7.12(15). Cited during: Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Corrected 1/13/2026
Medium riskStandard 7.0912/8/2025
7.09(15)(f) — Staff and Educators
Need to submit thirty hours of training for license renewal. Corrective action: Please Review the upload Documents. Regulation: Professional Development. Cited during: Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Corrected 1/13/2026
Medium riskStandard 7.0912/8/2025
7.09(04) — Staff and Educators
Need to add current training certificates to PQR. PQR renewal date is 10/27/26. The assistant need to renew PQR and add training certificates under professional development. Corrective action: PQR certificate was renewed.. Regulation: All educators must register annually with the Department of Early Education and Care in accordance with EEC policies and procedures. Cited during: Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Corrected 1/13/2026
High riskStandard 7.0412/8/2025
7.04(05)(a), 7.04(05)(c), 7.04(05)(b) — Administration
Need a medical form, proof of MMR immunity, copy of training certificates including the PQR certificate and the family child care assistant record. Corrective action: medical form, proof of MMR immunity, copy of training certificates including the PQR certificate Has been updated. Regulation: 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 operators license (if the staff member transports children) and EEC educator qualification; Cited during: Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Corrected 1/13/2026
High riskStandard 7.043/4/2025
7.04(05)(a), 7.04(05)(c), 7.04(05)(b) — Administration
There was no staff file available to review. Please have staff file available at all times. Licensor will email the family child care assistant's record which provides a list of the documents needed in the file. Corrective action: File was created for staff members. CPR , FCC License, EEC courses and application are on file. Regulation: 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 operators license (if the staff member transports children) and EEC educator qualification; Cited during: Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Corrected 3/20/2025
Medium-High riskStandard 7.073/4/2025
7.07(07), 7.07(10) — Physical Space (Indoor & Outdoor)
The fence in the backyard needs to be repaired. Working smoke and carbon detectors. Hot water temp is reading 95 degrees. Corrective action: Fence is under repair, children will play at Washington school park.. 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: Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Corrected 3/20/2025
High riskStandard 7.043/4/2025
7.04(07)(a), 7.04(07)(b) — Administration
One child needs annual enrollment forms updated. One child needs current medial exam and lead screening test (appt. is 3/5/25). Corrective action: All children currently enrolled the program have updates enrollment forms. The child that needs medial exam and lead screening test has appointment 03/25/2025 for physical and Lead screening test.. Regulation: information required at admission, including:, Ongoing records, including: Cited during: Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Corrected 3/20/2025
High riskStandard 7.043/4/2025
7.04(04)(a)(01), 7.04(04)(a)(02) — Administration
Daily attendance for Jan, Feb and March 2025 was not available please email to licensor for review. Corrective action: Attendance were found and are now ready for review. Regulation: daily attendance records indicating each childs attendance, including arrival and departure times;, a method of knowing exactly who is present on the premises at any given point in the day. Cited during: Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Corrected 3/20/2025
High riskStandard 7.063/4/2025
7.06(03)(b), 7.06(03)(a) — Administration
One child needs current progress report. Corrective action: Progress report was completed 03/20/2025.. Regulation: Content. The progress report must be based on observations and documentation of the childs progress in a range of activities over time and may include samples of the childs work., Frequency Cited during: Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Corrected 3/20/2025

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

21Total Violations

0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$1,808/month

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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: SPRINGFIELD
Capacity: 6
Type: Family Child Care
Years in operation: 4

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