Mohamud, Suldan

SPRINGFIELD, MAFamily Child CareLicensed

4.4based on state inspection data
Capacity6
Est. price$1,808/mo

Contact information

Address485 Dickinson Street, Springfield, MA, 01108

CitySPRINGFIELD, MA 01108

Phone(203) 715-0042

Operating details

Capacity6

SubsidiesY

License dateDecember 6, 2022

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 11/3/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High10
  • Medium-High7
  • Medium8
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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485 Dickinson Street, Springfield, MA, 01108, SPRINGFIELD, MA 01108

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  1. This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
  2. This facility has food-service findings on its state record - ask how meals are prepared and how allergies are handled
  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: 11/3/2025

  • High6
  • Medium-High7
  • Medium4
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2025

  1. High riskStandard 7.0611/3/2025

    7.06(03)(b), 7.06(03)(a) — Administration

    Three children need current progress reports. Infants up to fifteen months must have progress reports completed every three months, toddler/preschoolers every six months and once a year for school-age children. The progress reports are not being done at this time according to the regulations. Corrective action: All progress reports are now updated. Regulation: 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 Cited during: Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Corrected 11/19/2025
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 7.0711/3/2025

    7.07(13) — Equipments and Materials

    Need additional educational materials for school-age children. Corrective action: I have purchased new education materials for school, each children, such as puzzle and educational games for school age children. Regulation: 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. Cited during: Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Corrected 11/19/2025
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 7.1111/3/2025

    7.11(10) — Health and Safety

    Need liquid soap for hand washing. Corrective action: I have purchased liquid soap and put it in the bathroom for handwashing. Regulation: Infection Control. Cited during: Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Corrected 11/19/2025
  4. Medium-High riskStandard 7.1111/3/2025

    7.11(05)(d), 7.11(05)(e) — Health and Safety

    Need tweezers for the first aid kit. Corrective action: I have purchased input tweezers in my first aid kit. Regulation: 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:, The licensee must maintain adequate first aid supplies, including, but not limited to: adhesive tape, band aids, gauze pads, gauze roller bandage, disposable non-latex gloves, instant cold pack, scissors, tweezers, thermometer, and CPR mouth guard. Cited during: Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Corrected 11/19/2025
  5. High riskStandard 7.1211/3/2025

    7.12 — Mealtime, Food, Food Preparation

    Need to keep copies of menus of the meals served during child care hours. The educator is currently not with a food program but will be checking into joining one. Corrective action: I have started writing down all meals served during childcare hours I cannot join a food program at the time because I only have my children enrolled when I enroll another child. I will be signing up for a food program.. Regulation: Nutrition and Food Service. The following requirements apply to all programs, including family child care, small group and school age and large group and school age child care. Additional requirements for small group and school age and large group and school age child care are found at 606 CMR 7.12(15). Cited during: Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Corrected 11/19/2025
  6. Medium-High riskStandard 7.0711/3/2025

    7.07(10)(p) — Physical Facility - Indoors

    Need working carbon monoxide detector for the second floor. Corrective action: I have purchased and installed a new carbon monoxide detector on the second floor. Regulation: Carbon Monoxide Detectors. Approved carbon monoxide detectors must be located and maintained in the program in accordance with the provisions of the state fire safety code and guidelines. Cited during: Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Corrected 11/19/2025
  7. Medium-High riskStandard 7.0711/3/2025

    7.07(07)(d) — Physical Facility - Outdoors

    The educator is repairing a part of the backyard fence Corrective action: Fence is now repaired. Regulation: The outdoor play area must be free from hazards including but not limited to: a busy street, a parking lot, poisonous plants, water hazards, debris, broken glass, chipping, peeling or flaking paint, dangerous machinery or tools, and weather-related and environmental hazards or small objects that could present a choking hazard to young children. Any such hazard must be removed or fenced by a sturdy, permanently installed barrier which is at least four feet high or otherwise protected or removed, as appropriate. Cited during: Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Corrected 11/19/2025
  8. Medium riskStandard 7.0611/3/2025

    7.06(01)(b), 7.06(01)(a) — Routine & Activities

    The children did some coloring and using a toy. We discussed having more school-age materials such as games and puzzles. Corrective action: I have purchased more school-age materials, such as games and puzzles. 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: Cited during: Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Corrected 11/19/2025
  9. High riskStandard 7.0411/3/2025

    7.04(07)(a), 7.04(07)(b) — Administration

    Two children need current lead screening test. Corrective action: Children have been screened for lead I am waiting for the results. The doctor said it will take four days.. 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 11/19/2025

2024

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 7.1110/30/2024

    7.11(16) — Physical Space (Indoor & Outdoor)

    Need to have the cat vaccinated. There is a new cat and there have been no immunizations done at this time. The cat is not around the children in care. Corrective action: yes I have cat but the cat is not around the kids, but I'm see if I can get it done vaccinated. The cat was vaccinated on 1/8/25.. Regulation: Requirements for Pets. Cited during: Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Corrected 1/14/2025
  2. Medium riskStandard 7.0610/30/2024

    7.06(01)(c)(01) — Routine & Activities

    Need appropriate play materials for infants ages at least 6-12 months of age. Need high chairs to sit and feed the infants. Corrective action: yes I get the high chairs two of them.. Regulation: there is a sufficient quantity and variety of materials and equipment to engage all children present in the program; Cited during: Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Corrected 1/14/2025
  3. Medium riskStandard 7.1210/30/2024

    7.12(10)(a) — Routine & Activities

    The seven old infant was laid down with a bottle. Infants must be held when drinking a bottle. Corrective action: yes I understand make sure that don't happen again.. Regulation: In programs serving infants and toddlers: Cited during: Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Corrected 1/14/2025
  4. Medium riskStandard 7.1110/30/2024

    7.11(13)(d)(03)(b) — Routine & Activities

    Need infant napping equipment. Corrective action: yes I have the napping equipment. Regulation: provide a separate mat, cot, sofa, portacrib, playpen, bassinet or bed, and blanket for each child present at any time during the day; Cited during: Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Corrected 1/14/2025
  5. High riskStandard 7.1010/30/2024

    7.10(05)(a), 7.11(13)(e) — Routine & Activities

    There is no appropriate sleeping equipment for the two infants. The parent was asked to pick up the baby and the educator must have playpen or cribs with fitted sheets before the infant can return to the program for care. Corrective action: yes I have the cribs and playpen,. Regulation: 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: Cited during: Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Corrected 1/14/2025
  6. Medium-High riskStandard 7.0710/30/2024

    7.07(07), 7.07(10) — Physical Space (Indoor & Outdoor)

    Need appropriate play materials for infants ages at least 6-12 months of age. The hot water temp is reading 113.3 degrees. The refrigerator temp is reading 40 degrees. The smoke and carbon detectors are working a second one on the first floor needs a new battery. The floors are slippery in the front hall, kitchen and bathroom. The licensed space need to be kept clean. Corrective action: yes I have play materials for the infants age 6-12 month.. Regulation: 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. Cited during: Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Corrected 1/14/2025
  7. High riskStandard 1.0510/30/2024

    1.05(01) — Administration

    Need to submit a change in household transaction to EEC. The provider [redacted] and has not submitted a transaction for change in household to EEC. Corrective action: Transaction for change in household was submitted on 11/13/24. [redacted],. Regulation: 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. Cited during: Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Corrected 1/14/2025
  8. High riskStandard 7.0410/30/2024

    7.04(07)(a), 7.04(07)(b) — Administration

    The child enrolled needs a current medical exam. The other young child need enrollment forms completed. Corrective action: yes I have the enrollment forms for the young child.. Regulation: information required at admission, including:, Ongoing records, including: Cited during: Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Corrected 1/14/2025

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: SPRINGFIELD
  • Capacity: 6
  • Type: Family Child Care
  • Years in operation: 4

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