123 Grow Child Center, INC.

GARDNER, MACenter-based CareLicensed

2.0based on state inspection data
Capacity64
Est. price$2,146/mo

Contact information

Address112 Central St, Gardner, MA, 01440

CityGARDNER, MA 01440

Phone(774) 243-2351

Operating details

Capacity64

SubsidiesY

License dateDecember 8, 2023

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 12/29/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High5
  • Medium-High9
  • Medium11
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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112 Central St, Gardner, MA, 01440, GARDNER, MA 01440

Questions to ask on a tour

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  1. This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
  2. Ask what changed after their most recent supervision citation and how compliance is monitored now
  3. This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
  4. This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 12/29/2026

  • High4
  • Medium-High6
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. High risk12/29/2026

    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
  2. High riskStandard 7.046/11/2026

    7.04(04)(a)(01), 7.10(01), 7.10(02), 7.10(03), 7.10(04), 7.10(09) — Attendance Recording and Group Sizes/Ratios

    Attendance Recording and Group Sizes/Ratios daily attendance records indicating each child’s attendance, including arrival and departure times;, The licensee must maintain sufficient numbers of qualified staff to promote the health, safety, growth and development of each child. Assignment of staff must take into account the physical environment, requirements of the activities children are engaged in, and the developmental levels and behavioral traits of children in care., Ratios: The program must have the number of educators necessary to:, Staff to Be Included in Ratios., Multi-Age Grouping. A group of children ranging in age from birth through thirteen years (or sixteen years, if such children have special needs), may be assigned on an ongoing basis to a single group, provided all provisions of 606 CMR 7.10(4) are met. The Multi-Age Grouping ratios and group sizes specified at 606 CMR 7.10(4)(d – h) may be used by:, Additional Provisions for Large Group and School Age Child Care. Domain: Care of Children. Monitoring Outside Differential Licensing Cycle Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 7.116/11/2026

    7.11(02)(l)(05), 7.11(02)(l)(04), 7.11(02)(l)(03), 7.11(02)(l)(02), 7.11(02)(l)(01) — Current consent for administered medications

    Current consent for administered medications Type of Medication: Topical, non-Prescription (not applied to open wounds or broken skin) Written Parental Consent Required: Yes, renewed annually Health Care Practitioner Authorization Required: No. Items not applied to open wounds or broken skin may be supplied by program with notification to parents of such, or parents may send in preferred brands of such items for their own child(ren)’s use. Logging Required: No for items not applied to open wounds or broken skin., Type of Medication: Topical, non-Prescription (when applied to open wounds or broken skin) Written Parental Consent Required: Yes, renewed annually Health Care Practitioner Authorization Required: No in FCC. Yes in Large and Small Group. Must be in original container with original label containing the name of the child affixed Logging Required: Yes, including name of child, dosage, date, time, & staff signature, Type of Medication: Unanticipated Non-Prescription for Mild Symptoms (e.g., acetaminophen, ibuprofen, antihistamines) Written Parental Consent Required: Yes, renewed annually Health Care Practitioner Authorization Required: No in FCC. Yes in Large and Small Group. Must be in original container with original label containing the name of the child affixed Logging Required: Yes, including name of child, dosage, date, time, & staff signature, Type of Medication: Oral Non-Prescription Written Parental Consent Required: Yes, renewed weekly with dosage, times, days and purpose Health Care Practitioner Authorization Required: No in FCC. Yes in Large and Small Group. Must be in original container with original label containing the name of the child affixed Logging Required: Yes, including name of child, dosage, date, time, & staff signature. Missed doses must also be noted along with the reason(s) why the dose was missed., Type of Medication: All Prescription Written Parental Consent Required: Yes Health Care Practitioner Authorization Required: Yes. Must be in original container with original label containing the name of the child affixed. Logging Required: Yes, including name of child, dosage, date, time, & staff signature. Missed doses must also be noted along with the reason(s) why the dose was missed. Domain: Medication. Monitoring Outside Differential Licensing Cycle Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-High riskStandard 7.116/11/2026

    7.11(03) — Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP)

    Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) Individual Health Care Plans The licensee must maintain as part of a child’s record, an individual health care plan for each child with a chronic medical condition, which has been diagnosed by a licensed health care practitioner. The plan must describe the chronic condition, its symptoms, any medical treatment that may be necessary while the child is in care, the potential side effects of that treatment, and the potential consequences to the child’s health if the treatment is not administered. Domain: Health. Monitoring Outside Differential Licensing Cycle Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-High riskStandard 7.076/11/2026

    7.07(16)(e) — Fall zones adequate depth of impact absorbing material

    Fall zones adequate depth of impact absorbing material Playground Safety. The use zones under and around swings, slides, and climbing structures must be covered with an adequate depth of an impact absorbing material, in accordance with EEC policy. Pea gravel and wood chip nuggets must not be used in areas used by infants and toddlers. Domain: Physical Facility - Outdoors. Monitoring Outside Differential Licensing Cycle Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  6. Medium riskStandard 7.056/11/2026

    7.05(05), 7.05(06), 7.05(08) — Child Guidance & Interactions

    Child Guidance & Interactions Educators must provide guidance to children in a positive and consistent way based on an understanding of the individual needs and development of children by:, Educators must have a method of communicating effectively with each child., The following practices are strictly prohibited: Domain: Care of Children. Monitoring Outside Differential Licensing Cycle Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  7. Medium riskStandard 7.066/11/2026

    7.06(01)(c)(03) — Equipment and materials visible, available, accessible

    Equipment and materials visible, available, accessible materials and equipment are visible and readily accessible to the children in care and are arranged to promote independent access by children; Domain: Equipments and Materials. Monitoring Outside Differential Licensing Cycle Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  8. Medium-High riskStandard 7.116/11/2026

    7.11(05)(d)(04) — Emergency medications readily available

    Emergency medications readily available emergency or life-saving medications, such as asthma inhalers and epinephrine auto-injectors, for any children for whom they have been prescribed; Domain: Health. Monitoring Outside Differential Licensing Cycle Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  9. High risk6/8/2026

    Non-compliance identified during complaint investigation

    Non-compliance identified during complaint investigation No death, serious injury, or child abuse identified, No death, serious injury, or child abuse identified, No death, serious injury, or child abuse identified, 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

2025

  1. High riskStandard 7.065/1/2025

    7.06(01)(a)(01), 7.06(01)(b)(03), 7.07(16)(c)(05), 7.06(01)(b)(14), 7.04(07)(a)(08), 7.06(01)(b)(09) — Opportunities to foster independence and self help skills

    Opportunities to foster independence and self help skills be developmentally and linguistically appropriate;, opportunities for children to participate in a variety of creative activities, such as art, music, literature, dramatic play and science, encouraging exploration, experimentation and discovery;, Indoor play areas must be clearly defined by spatial arrangement reflecting the variety of creative activities required by 606 CMR 7.06(1)(b)3., 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., written parental consent for older school age children to leave the program for any reason, including consent for the specific activity, time, and method of transportation, and acknowledgement of parental responsibility for the child once s/he leaves the program;, opportunities that foster the development of independence and responsibility in children by encouraging decision-making, choices and independent time, as appropriate and with parent’s consent, as required by 606 CMR 7.04(7)(a)8; Domain: Curriculum and Activities. Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  2. Medium riskStandard 7.065/1/2025

    7.06(01)(c)(05) — Space includes small quiet area

    Space includes small quiet area the approved space includes a small, quiet area that is inviting to children, visible to staff, and easily accessible to a child who seeks or needs time alone. Domain: Physical Space (Indoor & Outdoor). Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 7.115/1/2025

    7.11(12) — Diapering and Toileting for children under 2.9

    Diapering and Toileting for children under 2.9 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: Health. Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-High riskStandard 7.115/1/2025

    7.11(03) — Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025

    Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025 Individual Health Care Plans The licensee must maintain as part of a child’s record, an individual health care plan for each child with a chronic medical condition, which has been diagnosed by a licensed health care practitioner. The plan must describe the chronic condition, its symptoms, any medical treatment that may be necessary while the child is in care, the potential side effects of that treatment, and the potential consequences to the child’s health if the treatment is not administered. Domain: Health. Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected

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Safety & Compliance Analysis

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25Total Violations
9Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$2,146/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: GARDNER
  • Capacity: 64
  • Type: Center-based Care
  • Years in operation: 3

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