Ortega, Griselda

LAWRENCE, MAFamily Child CareLicensed

3.5based on state inspection data
Capacity6
Est. price$1,808/mo

Contact information

Address15 Hoffman Ave., Lawrence, MA, 01841

CityLAWRENCE, MA 01841

Phone(978) 601-5529

Operating details

Capacity6

SubsidiesY

License dateJuly 21, 2023

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 6/10/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High11
  • Medium-High6
  • Medium7
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

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Location

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15 Hoffman Ave., 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: 6/10/2026

  • High8
  • Medium-High4
  • Medium4
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 7.076/10/2026

    7.07(10)(l) — Water Temperature

    Water Temperature Water Temperature. The licensee must provide running water in sinks used by children. Water temperature must not exceed 120 F. Domain: Physical Facility - Indoors. Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  2. Medium riskStandard 7.076/10/2026

    7.07(15)(d) — Smoke Detectors

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

    Not corrected
  3. High riskStandard 7.076/10/2026

    7.07(09) — Swimming Pools/Water Safety

    Swimming Pools/Water Safety Water Safety. For programs that offer swimming, boating or other water activities, the licensee must ensure that the area is safe and children are directly supervised at all times during activities involving water, including tubs, pools, showers, or standing water. Educator/child ratios must be sufficient to maintain the safety of children in or near water. Domain: Physical Facility - Outdoors. Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-Low riskStandard 7.046/10/2026

    7.04(14)(a) — Required Postings

    Required Postings “Call 911” reminder and the telephone number and address of the program, including the location of the program in the facility; Domain: Postings. Renewal - Full Review Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-High riskStandard 7.116/10/2026

    7.11(07) — Emergency Preparedness

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

    Not corrected

2025

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 7.073/10/2025

    7.07(07), 7.07(10) — Space (indoor / outdoor hazards) - R Apr 2025

    Space (indoor / outdoor hazards) - R Apr 2025 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
  2. Medium riskStandard 7.113/10/2025

    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
  3. Medium riskStandard 7.063/10/2025

    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
  4. Medium riskStandard 7.073/10/2025

    7.07(10)(j) — Pest Elimination

    Pest Elimination Pest elimination. The interior of the child care program must be clean and maintained free from vermin. Safe and effective means of eliminating vermin must be provided. Pesticides may not be used on the child care premises during child care hours. Domain: Physical Space (Indoor & Outdoor). Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-High riskStandard 7.073/10/2025

    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
  6. High riskStandard 7.123/10/2025

    7.12(08) — Refrigerator Temperature

    Refrigerator Temperature 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. Domain: Physical Space (Indoor & Outdoor). Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  7. High riskStandard 7.063/10/2025

    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. Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  8. High riskStandard 7.113/10/2025

    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
  9. High riskStandard 7.043/10/2025

    7.04(04)(a)(03) — Evacuation Logs

    Evacuation Logs documentation of regular evacuation drills, as required by 606 CMR 7.11(7)(h). Domain: Administration. Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  10. High riskStandard 7.043/10/2025

    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
  11. High riskStandard 7.093/10/2025

    7.09(04) — Annual Registration in Professional Qualifications Registry (PQR)

    Annual Registration in Professional Qualifications Registry (PQR) All educators must register annually with the Department of Early Education and Care in accordance with EEC policies and procedures. Domain: Administration. Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected

2024

  1. High risk12/20/2024

    Non-compliance identified during complaint investigation

    Non-compliance identified during complaint investigation No death, serious injury, or child abuse identified Domain: Complaint investigation. Complaint Investigation. 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.

25Total Violations
5Recent Violations
(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: LAWRENCE
  • Capacity: 6
  • Type: Family Child Care
  • Years in operation: 3

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