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Costa, Patricia

EVERETT, MAFamily Child CareLicensed

3.9based on state inspection data
Capacity10
Est. price$1,808/mo

Contact information

Address22 Wolcott Street, Apto 1, Everett, MA, 02149

CityEVERETT, MA 02149

Phone(857) 888-1576

Operating details

Capacity10

SubsidiesY

License dateSeptember 21, 2023

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 4/13/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High4
  • Medium-High2
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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22 Wolcott Street, Apto 1, Everett, MA, 02149, EVERETT, MA 02149

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Questions to ask on a tour

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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. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  3. This is a small program - ask about backup care arrangements when the provider is ill or away
  4. 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: 4/13/2026

  • High4
  • Medium-High2
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. High riskStandard 7.044/13/2026

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

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 7.114/13/2026

    7.11(13)(d)(03)(b) — Napping Materials

    Napping Materials provide a separate mat, cot, sofa, portacrib, playpen, bassinet or bed, and blanket for each child present at any time during the day; Domain: Health and Safety. License Upgrade Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 7.074/13/2026

    7.07(10) — Indoor Hazards

    Indoor Hazards 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 Facility - Indoors. License Upgrade Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected

2025

  1. High riskStandard 7.065/19/2025

    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
  2. High riskStandard 7.045/19/2025

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

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

    Not corrected
  3. High riskStandard 7.115/19/2025

    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
  4. Medium riskStandard 7.115/19/2025

    7.11(13)(d)(03)(b) — Napping Materials

    Napping Materials provide a separate mat, cot, sofa, portacrib, playpen, bassinet or bed, and blanket for each child present at any time during the day; 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.

7Total Violations
3Recent 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.

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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: EVERETT
  • Capacity: 10
  • Type: Family Child Care
  • Years in operation: 3

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