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LAWRENCE, MAFamily Child CareLicensed

4.4based on state inspection data
Capacity8
Est. price$1,808/mo

Contact information

Address411 High St., 1st Fl., Lawrence, MA, 01841

CityLAWRENCE, MA 01841

Phone(978) 390-6555

Operating details

Capacity8

SubsidiesY

License dateOctober 20, 2022

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 8/8/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High10
  • Medium-High9
  • Medium4
  • Medium-Low2
  • Low0

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Location

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411 High St., 1st Fl., Lawrence, MA, 01841, LAWRENCE, MA 01841

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  1. This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
  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: 8/8/2025

  • High6
  • Medium-High7
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low2
  • Low0

2025

  1. High riskStandard 7.048/8/2025

    7.04(05)(a), 7.04(05)(c), 7.04(05)(b) — Staff Records

    Staff Records 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 operator’s license (if the staff member transports children) and EEC educator qualification; Domain: Administration. Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  2. High riskStandard 7.048/8/2025

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

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

    Not corrected
  3. High riskStandard 7.068/8/2025

    7.06(01)(b)(14) — Care of young children - curriculum

    Care of young children - curriculum in programs serving infants and toddlers, opportunities for infants and toddlers to move freely and achieve mastery of their bodies through self-initiated movement, including multiple opportunities to practice emerging skills in coordination, movement, balance, and perceptual-motor integration. Domain: Curriculum and Activities. Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-High riskStandard 7.078/8/2025

    7.07(13) — Equipment, materials and furnishings - Play Materials

    Equipment, materials and furnishings - Play Materials 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. Domain: Equipments and Materials. Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-High riskStandard 7.118/8/2025

    7.11(10) — Handwashing

    Handwashing Infection Control. Domain: Health and Safety. Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  6. Medium riskStandard 7.078/8/2025

    7.07(06) — Chipping and Peeling Paint

    Chipping and Peeling Paint Chipping and Peeling Paint. The licensee must maintain the interior and exterior of the program in good repair, free of chipping, flaking, or peeling paint or broken plaster. Domain: Physical Facility - Indoors. Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  7. Medium-High riskStandard 7.078/8/2025

    7.07(14) — Heating Safety - Heating sources

    Heating Safety - Heating sources Heating Safety. Domain: Physical Facility - Indoors. Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  8. Medium-Low riskStandard 7.048/8/2025

    7.04(14)(c) — Required Postings - Child Specific

    Required Postings - Child Specific in a manner that protects the privacy of each child: Domain: Postings. Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  9. Medium-Low riskStandard 7.048/8/2025

    7.04(14)(d) — License/Certicates/Approvals Posted

    License/Certicates/Approvals Posted the current license or approval. Domain: Postings. Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  10. Medium-High riskStandard 7.118/8/2025

    7.11(10)(l) — Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases

    Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases The following items must be monitored for cleanliness and washed and disinfected at least daily: Domain: Health & Safety. Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  11. Medium-High riskStandard 7.078/8/2025

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

    Space (health risks) 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). Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  12. High riskStandard 7.068/8/2025

    7.06(03)(b), 7.06(03)(a) — Progress Reports

    Progress Reports 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 Domain: Administration. Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected

2024

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 7.079/9/2024

    7.07(14) — Heating Safety - Heating sources

    Heating Safety - Heating sources Heating Safety. Domain: Physical Facility - Indoors. Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  2. Medium riskStandard 7.069/9/2024

    7.06(01)(c)(01) — Equipment and Materials

    Equipment and Materials there is a sufficient quantity and variety of materials and equipment to engage all children present in the program; Domain: Routine & Activities. Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  3. Medium riskStandard 7.119/9/2024

    7.11(12) — Diapering & Toileting - R Apr 2025

    Diapering & Toileting - R Apr 2025 Diapering and Toileting. In programs serving children who are under two years and nine months of age and/or not toilet trained, the educator must ensure that: Domain: Routine & Activities. Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-High riskStandard 7.079/9/2024

    7.07(13), 7.07(13)(g), 7.11(02)(e) — Space (health risks) - R Apr 2025

    Space (health risks) - R Apr 2025 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
  5. High riskStandard 7.119/9/2024

    7.11(05)(d) — First Aid Kit

    First Aid Kit The licensee must ensure that the following are easily and readily available at all times, and accompany the children anytime they leave the facility in the care of staff: Domain: Administration. Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  6. High riskStandard 7.049/9/2024

    7.04(07)(a), 7.04(07)(b) — Children's Records - R Apr 2025

    Children's Records - R Apr 2025 information required at admission, including:, Ongoing records, including: Domain: Administration. Progress 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

$1,808/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: 8
  • Type: Family Child Care
  • Years in operation: 4

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