Burroughs, Barbara

SPRINGFIELD, MAFamily Child CareLicensed

3.7based on state inspection data
Capacity6
Est. price$1,808/mo

Contact information

Address615 Sumner Ave, Springfield, MA, 01108

CitySPRINGFIELD, MA 01108

Phone(978) 596-8389

Operating details

Capacity6

SubsidiesY

License dateMay 23, 2022

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 3/24/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High11
  • Medium-High0
  • Medium4
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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615 Sumner Ave, Springfield, MA, 01108, SPRINGFIELD, MA 01108

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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 staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
  3. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  4. This is a small program - ask about backup care arrangements when the provider is ill or away

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/24/2026

  • High4
  • Medium-High0
  • Medium4
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. High riskStandard 7.043/24/2026

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

    Three children need current medical exams. Four children need current lead screening test. Two children need the enrollment forms updated. Corrective action: I currently have one of the lead screening results , waiting on other results, I also have one of the medical exams , still waiting on enrollment forms. Regulation: information required at admission, including:, Ongoing records, including: Cited during: Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Corrected 4/2/2026
  2. Medium riskStandard 7.063/24/2026

    7.06(03)(b), 7.06(03)(a) — Curriculum and Activities

    Need a progress report for two children. Corrective action: I have completed both progress reports. Regulation: Content. The progress report must be based on observations and documentation of the child’s progress in a range of activities over time and may include samples of the child’s work., Frequency Cited during: Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Corrected 4/2/2026
  3. High riskStandard 7.103/24/2026

    7.10(05) — Interactions

    Household member took a child off the bus that is not licensed a licensed assistant. Corrective action: The [redacted[] has been informed to text me when [redaction] put her child on the bus , so I know when the bus comes l. i will take the children with me to get the child off the bus.. Regulation: Supervision of Children: In addition to interacting with children as required by 606 CMR 7.05, all licensees and educators must exercise appropriate supervision of the children in their care in order to ensure their health and safety at all times. Such supervision must include, but not be limited to, indoor and outdoor activities, mealtimes, naptime, transportation, field trips, and transitions between activities. Cited during: Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Corrected 4/2/2026
  4. Medium riskStandard 7.113/24/2026

    7.11(05)(c) — Personal Hygiene

    Household member was smoking on the front porch during child care hours. Corrective action: [redacted] will not smoke on the premises during daycare hours ,. Regulation: Drinking alcoholic beverages and smoking on the child care premises during child care hours are prohibited. Cited during: Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Corrected 4/2/2026
  5. Medium riskStandard 7.073/24/2026

    7.07(07), 7.07(10) — Physical Space (Indoor & Outdoor)

    The umbrella table has pieces of plastice bag hanging around the frame and there are twigs that need to be inaccessible to the children on the table. Corrective action: The debris has been removed from the table and plastic.. 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: Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Corrected 4/2/2026

2025

  1. High riskStandard 7.064/1/2025

    7.06(03)(b), 7.06(03)(a) — Administration

    Submit a plan for staying on top of when progress reports are due for the different aged children. Progress reports are not being completed as stated in the regulations. Right now March progress reports are completed. Corrective action: I will mark my Calendar for up coming progress report date to make sure progress reports are completed on time.. Regulation: Content. The progress report must be based on observations and documentation of the child’s progress in a range of activities over time and may include samples of the child’s work., Frequency Cited during: Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Corrected 4/9/2025
  2. High riskStandard 7.044/1/2025

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

    Two children need current lead screening tests. One child needs a current medical exam. One child needs a annual enrollment forms updated. Corrective action: I have obtained the lead, physical, and enrollment form for [redacted]. I have requested lead results from the parents of [redacted]. 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 4/9/2025
  3. Medium riskStandard 7.094/1/2025

    7.09(04) — Staff and Educators

    Need to put down the correct information in the PQRegistry for the title of the trainings instead of StrongStart or Clarendon. Renewal date for PQRegistry is 11/7/2025. Corrective action: I have corrected all trainings in my PQR. 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 4/9/2025

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

15Total Violations
5Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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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: 6
  • Type: Family Child Care
  • Years in operation: 4

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