Castillo Diaz, Elvira

DORCHESTER, MAFamily Child CareLicensed

2.4based on state inspection data
Capacity6
Est. price$1,663/mo

Contact information

Address4 Norfolk Terrace #1, Dorchester, MA, 02124

CityDORCHESTER, MA 02124

Phone(857) 308-9764

Operating details

Capacity6

SubsidiesY

License dateOctober 17, 2024

Compliance snapshot

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

  • High6
  • Medium-High2
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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4 Norfolk Terrace #1, Dorchester, MA, 02124, DORCHESTER, MA 02124

Questions to ask on a tour

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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. 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

  • High6
  • Medium-High2
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. High riskStandard 7.113/24/2026

    7.11(01)(a) — CPR/First Aid

    CPR/First Aid First Aid and CPR Domain: Administration. Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  2. High riskStandard 7.043/24/2026

    7.04(07)(a), 7.04(07)(b) — Children's Records

    Children's Records information required at admission, including:, Ongoing records, including: Domain: Administration. Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  3. High riskStandard 1.053/24/2026

    1.05(01) — Persons on Premises

    Persons on Premises Applicants and Family Day Care. Any applicant, licensee, provider, family day care approved assistant, family day care household member and any person regularly on the premises when family day care children are present shall have a background free of conduct which, in the judgment of the Office, bears adversely upon applicant's or licensee's ability to care for children. Domain: Administration. Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  4. High riskStandard 7.103/24/2026

    7.10(04) — Adult-Child Ratios -1

    Adult-Child Ratios -1 Multi-Age Grouping. A group of children ranging in age from birth through thirteen years (or sixteen years, if such children have special needs), may be assigned on an ongoing basis to a single group, provided all provisions of 606 CMR 7.10(4) are met. The Multi-Age Grouping ratios and group sizes specified at 606 CMR 7.10(4)(d – h) may be used by: Domain: Administration. Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  5. High riskStandard 7.043/24/2026

    7.04(04)(a)(01), 7.04(04)(a)(02) — Attendance Logs

    Attendance Logs daily attendance records indicating each child’s attendance, including arrival and departure times;, a method of knowing exactly who is present on the premises at any given point in the day. Domain: Administration. Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  6. Medium-High riskStandard 7.073/24/2026

    7.07(13), 7.07(13)(g), 7.11(02)(e) — Space (health risks) - 1

    Space (health risks) - 1 Safety Requirements for Equipment, Materials and Furnishings. The licensee must only use indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, furnishings, toys, and games that are appropriate to the ages, needs and developmental level of the children enrolled. They must be sturdy, safely constructed and installed, non-tippable, flame retardant, easily cleaned, and free from lead paint, protruding nails, rust, and other hazards that may be dangerous to children., Educators must ensure that all hazardous objects, including but not limited to matches, lighters, toxic materials, sharp objects, plastic bags and purses are locked or inaccessible to children., Unless otherwise specified in a child’s individual health care plan, the educator must store all medications out of the reach of children and under proper conditions for sanitation, preservation, security and safety during the time the children are in care and during the transportation of children. Domain: Physical Space (Indoor & Outdoor). Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  7. Medium-High riskStandard 7.073/24/2026

    7.07(07), 7.07(10) — Space (indoor / outdoor hazards) - 1

    Space (indoor / outdoor hazards) - 1 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. Domain: Physical Space (Indoor & Outdoor). Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  8. High riskStandard 7.103/24/2026

    7.10(05)(a), 7.11(13)(e) — Safe Sleep

    Safe Sleep Children younger than six months of age at the time of enrollment must be under direct visual supervision at all times, including while napping, during the first six weeks they are in care., Programs serving infants must: Domain: Routine & Activities. Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

8Total Violations
8Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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  • Review the detailed violations listed above.
  • Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
  • Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
  • Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.

Note: This analysis is based on publicly available violation data and is intended as a tool to help parents make informed decisions. Always visit a daycare in person and ask specific questions about areas of concern.

Estimated monthly cost

$1,663/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: DORCHESTER
  • Capacity: 6
  • Type: Family Child Care
  • Years in operation: 2

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