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Hernandez, Sugey

SPRINGFIELD, MAFamily Child CareLicensed

4.4based on state inspection data
Capacity8
Est. price$1,808/mo

Contact information

Address143 Oak Grove Ave, Springfield, MA, 01109

CitySPRINGFIELD, MA 01109

Phone(978) 382-1673

Operating details

Capacity8

SubsidiesY

License dateFebruary 10, 2022

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 1/21/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High2
  • Medium-High2
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

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143 Oak Grove Ave, Springfield, MA, 01109, SPRINGFIELD, MA 01109

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Questions to ask on a tour

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  1. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  2. This is a small program - ask about backup care arrangements when the provider is ill or away
  3. They accept child care subsidies - ask what the enrollment process looks like and whether there is a waitlist for subsidized spots
  4. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 1/21/2025

  • High1
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

2025

  1. High riskStandard 7.041/21/2025

    7.04(07)(a), 7.04(07)(b) — Administration

    One child that returned to care needs to be added to the children's records and emergency contact cards in the First Aid Kit. Corrective action: the one child records and emergency contact cards in the Fist Aid kit is done.. 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 1/30/2025
  2. Medium riskStandard 7.071/21/2025

    7.07(06) — Physical Facility - Indoors

    Porch leading to the backyard has peeling and chipping paint. The educator must ensure that the childcare children are not exposed to any peeling or chipping paint. Corrective action: We paint the chipping. I put same picture. Regulation: 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. Cited during: Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Corrected 1/30/2025
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 7.071/21/2025

    7.07(07)(d) — Physical Facility - Outdoors

    A long knife was hanging on the fence in the backyard. The educator needs to ensure that there are no hazardous items or materials in the backyard. Corrective action: no longer knife no hanging on the fence in the backard.. Regulation: The outdoor play area must be free from hazards including but not limited to: a busy street, a parking lot, poisonous plants, water hazards, debris, broken glass, chipping, peeling or flaking paint, dangerous machinery or tools, and weather-related and environmental hazards or small objects that could present a choking hazard to young children. Any such hazard must be removed or fenced by a sturdy, permanently installed barrier which is at least four feet high or otherwise protected or removed, as appropriate. Cited during: Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Corrected 1/30/2025
  4. Medium-Low riskStandard 7.041/21/2025

    7.04(14)(c) — Postings

    The educator needs to add an updated asthma plan to the required postings. Corrective action: I said to the parent for the updated asthma plan. I need updated asthma soon is possible.. Regulation: in a manner that protects the privacy of each child: Cited during: Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Corrected 1/30/2025

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

7Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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  • 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

$1,808/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: SPRINGFIELD
  • Capacity: 8
  • Type: Family Child Care
  • Years in operation: 5

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