The Gardner School of Braintree
BRAINTREE, MA·Center-based CareLicensed
Contact information
Address66 Wood Road, Braintree, MA, 02184
Phone(781) 829-3750
Operating details
Capacity136
SubsidiesY
License dateDecember 20, 2024
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/6/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High4
- Medium-High8
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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66 Wood Road, Braintree, MA, 02184, BRAINTREE, MA 02184
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/6/2026
- High4
- Medium-High8
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- High riskStandard 7.115/6/2026
7.11(01) — EEC Essentials Training completion
EEC Essentials Training completion Training. All educators must be trained in the programs emergency and evacuation procedures, in standard precautions and in medication administration procedures. Domain: Administration. Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 7.115/6/2026
7.11(02)(c), 7.11(02)(e) — Medication
Medication All prescription medications must be in the containers in which they were originally dispensed and with their original labels affixed. Over-the-counter medications must be in the original manufacturers packaging., Unless otherwise specified in a childs 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: Health. Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 7.115/6/2026
7.11(10)(c), 7.11(10)(d), 7.11(10)(f), 7.11(10)(g), 7.11(10)(h), 7.11(10)(i), 7.11(10)(j), 7.11(10)(m), 7.11(10)(l) — Infection Control/Hand Washing
Infection Control/Hand Washing The licensee must ensure that educators and children wash their hands with liquid soap and running water, using friction, in accordance with DPH guidelines. Hands must be dried with individual or disposable towels or automatic hand blow-dryers. The use of common towels is prohibited. Educators and children must wash their hands at least at the following times:, In addition, educators must wash their hands:, The licensee must ensure that equipment, materials, items or surfaces (including floors, walls and clothing used for dramatic play) are washed with soap and water and disinfected as needed to maintain a sanitary environment., All floors used by children must be swept and/or vacuumed daily., All eating surfaces must be washed and disinfected before and after each use., Where applicable, the following items, equipment and surfaces must be washed and disinfected after each use:, Toys mouthed by children must be set aside and stored after each use and may not be used by another child until they are washed and disinfected., The following must be washed and disinfected at least weekly:, The following items must be monitored for cleanliness and washed and disinfected at least daily: Domain: Health. Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 7.115/6/2026
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: Medication. Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected - High risk5/4/2026
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 Domain: Complaint investigation. Complaint Investigation. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected - High risk5/1/2026
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 Domain: Complaint investigation. Complaint Investigation. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected
2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 7.115/6/2025
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 childs 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 childs health if the treatment is not administered. Domain: Health. Provisional License Renewal Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 7.115/6/2025
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. Provisional License Renewal Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected - High riskStandard 7.042/12/2025
7.04(07), 7.04(08)(b), 7.06(05)(b), 7.10(09)(a)(05) — Children's Records - R Apr 2025
Children's Records - R Apr 2025 Childrens Records. The licensee must maintain an individual written record for each child that includes:, For school age children, the licensee may accept either:, The licensee must obtain parental consent prior to contacting any outside social, educational or health care resource or service provider on behalf of an individual child. If such direct contacts are made by the program, the licensee must maintain a written record of such contacts and the results of such contacts., Whenever a child is considered for assignment in a fixed age group outside his chronologically defined age group, the licensee must: Domain: Administration. Provisional License 90-day Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 7.112/12/2025
7.11(02)(l)(01)
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: Medications. Provisional License 90-day Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 7.072/12/2025
7.07(01), 7.11(07)(h) — Emergency Evacuation - R Apr 2025
Emergency Evacuation - R Apr 2025 The licensee must ensure that the physical facilities are safe, clean, in good repair and free from hazards and clutter. The licensee must monitor the environment daily to identify and remove or repair any hazards that may cause injury to children. Exits and evacuation routes must be kept clear of obstructions., The educator must hold practice evacuation drills with all groups of children and all educators from each floor level of the approved space at least monthly. Drills must be held during different times of the program day, and must use alternative exits. The educator must document the date, time, exit route used, number of children evacuated and effectiveness of each drill. Domain: Emergency Preparedness. Provisional License 90-day Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 7.112/12/2025
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 childs 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 childs health if the treatment is not administered. Domain: Health. Provisional License 90-day Monitoring 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.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,871/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: BRAINTREE
- Capacity: 136
- Type: Center-based Care
- Years in operation: 2
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