Star Academy
WELLESLEY, MA·Private SchoolLicensed
Contact information
Address10 Atwood Street, Wellesley, MA, 02482
Phone(617) 744-9807
Operating details
Capacity208
SubsidiesY
License dateAugust 25, 2022
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 11/13/2024 · 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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Location
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10 Atwood Street, Wellesley, MA, 02482, WELLESLEY, MA 02482
Questions to ask on a tour
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- This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
- They accept child care subsidies - ask what the enrollment process looks like and whether there is a waitlist for subsidized spots
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 11/13/2024
- High1
- Medium-High0
- Medium0
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2024
- High riskStandard 8.0611/13/2024
8.06(02)(a) — Arrangement of Indoor Space
Arrangement of Indoor Space Arrangement of Indoor Space. There shall be a minimum of 35 square feet of activity space per child. The indoor space shall be arranged to provide clear pathways for movement from one area to another and to allow visual supervision of all areas by Providers. The Program shall arrange furnishings and fixtures safely, with sharp edges protected, and in such a way as to not present hazards to children Domain: Building and Physical Premises Safety. Funded Program Renewal Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-Low riskStandard 8.1311/13/2024
8.13(01) — Attendance Records
Attendance Records Complete and accurate record keeping- attendance records Domain: Record Keeping. Funded Program Renewal 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.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,452/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: WELLESLEY
- Capacity: 208
- Type: Private School
- Years in operation: 4
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