Little Sunshine Daycare Center

LAWRENCE, MACenter-based CareLicensed

4.4based on state inspection data
Capacity45
Est. price$2,259/mo

Contact information

Address160 Winthrop Avenue Unit 2A, Lawrence, MA, 01843

CityLAWRENCE, MA 01843

Phone(978) 258-2475

Operating details

Capacity45

SubsidiesY

License dateJuly 18, 2023

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 5/28/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High15
  • Medium-High7
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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160 Winthrop Avenue Unit 2A, Lawrence, MA, 01843, LAWRENCE, MA 01843

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  1. This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
  2. Ask what changed after their most recent supervision citation and how compliance is monitored now
  3. This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
  4. This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/28/2025

  • High0
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2025

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 7.075/28/2025

    7.07(02), 7.07(03) — Building Inspection and Fire Inspection

    Building Inspection and Fire Inspection 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:, Fire Inspection. Every program not located in a residence must submit evidence of compliance with applicable fire codes. Domain: Physical Facility - Indoors. Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected

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Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

25Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$2,259/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: LAWRENCE
  • Capacity: 45
  • Type: Center-based Care
  • Years in operation: 3

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