Martinez Melendez, Kiara
HOLYOKE, MA·Family Child CareLicensed
Contact information
Address2 Meggison Lane, Holyoke, MA, 01040
Phone(413) 275-4888
Operating details
Capacity10
SubsidiesY
License dateMarch 15, 2022
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 2/20/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High6
- Medium-High2
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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2 Meggison Lane, Holyoke, MA, 01040, HOLYOKE, MA 01040
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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
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 2/20/2025
- High4
- Medium-High2
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- High riskStandard 7.042/20/2025
7.04(05)(a), 7.04(05)(c), 7.04(05)(b) — Administration
Educator did not have attendance for the assistant since June 2024. Corrective action: La asistencia de la asistente esta actualizada.. 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 3/5/2025 - High riskStandard 7.062/20/2025
7.06(03)(b), 7.06(03)(a) — Administration
Progress reports were not completed at the required intervals. Corrective action: Los reportes han sido completados.. 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 3/5/2025 - High riskStandard 7.042/20/2025
7.04(07)(a), 7.04(07)(b) — Administration
Educator did not share all children's files as she said she was working on them. The files reviewed were missing annual updates and progress reports. Corrective action: Los archivos ya están actualizados. Los informes de progreso esta actualizado.. 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 3/5/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 7.112/20/2025
7.11(10) — Health and Safety
During the visit it was observed that there was no soap in the bathroom. One child had used the bathroom twice. Corrective action: Hemos colocado el jabón en el baño.. Regulation: Infection Control. Cited during: Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Corrected 3/5/2025 - High riskStandard 7.122/20/2025
7.12(08) — Mealtime, Food, Food Preparation
The refrigerator temperature was at 45 and the educator reported that is often the case. Corrective action: Remplace los termómetros del refrigerador.. Regulation: 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. Cited during: Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Corrected 3/5/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 7.042/20/2025
7.04(14)(c) — Postings
One child has asthma medication and it was not listed. The child's plan was also missing information of when the child needs the medication. The spacer was also missing. The same child is diagnosed with febrile seizures and no medication or plan was in place. Corrective action: El medicamento no está en la lista porque la madre informo que le da el medicamento antes de llevar al niño al cuido y en la noche. Las convulsiones no se encuentran en el plan ya que no es una enfermedad crónica, pero la madre me informo verbalmente que si al niño le da fiebre que rápidamente me comunique con ella para notificarle que el niño tiene fiebre y cuanto es la temperatura, para ella notificarme que hacer o ella recoger al niño. De todos modos, estaré aplicando en el plan por escrito lo que la madre me informo.. 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 3/5/2025 - Medium riskStandard 7.062/20/2025
7.06(01)(b), 7.06(01)(a), 7.03(01)(c)(02) — Routine & Activities
Licensor did not observe evidence of curriculum or activities during the visit. Corrective action: Tenemos un currículo creado, no lo teníamos puesto en la pared.. Regulation: The licensee must have evidence of a plan describing how program activities support and engage children through specific learning experiences. Such plan must be appropriate to the ages and development of the children served, to the length of the program day and to the program objectives. As appropriate, children must participate in the development of the plan, and the plan must provide for:, The licensee must provide a well-balanced curriculum of specific, planned learning experiences that support the social, emotional, physical, intellectual and language development of all children. The curriculum must:, upon request of the Department, evidence that program activities support and engage children through specific learning experiences, as required by 606 CMR 7.06(1)(b); Cited during: Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Corrected 3/5/2025
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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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: HOLYOKE
- Capacity: 10
- Type: Family Child Care
- Years in operation: 4
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