Santiago Rojas, Melin
SOUTH LAWRENCE, MA·Family Child CareLicensed
Contact information
Address5 Exeter St, South Lawrence, MA, 01843
Phone(978) 590-2974
Operating details
Capacity6
SubsidiesY
License dateJuly 10, 2024
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/18/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High6
- Medium-High0
- Medium2
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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5 Exeter St, South Lawrence, MA, 01843, SOUTH LAWRENCE, MA 01843
Questions to ask on a tour
Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a small program - ask about backup care arrangements when the provider is ill or away
- They accept child care subsidies - ask what the enrollment process looks like and whether there is a waitlist for subsidized spots
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/18/2026
- High6
- Medium-High0
- Medium2
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- High riskStandard 7.045/18/2026
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 - Medium riskStandard 7.115/18/2026
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: Routine & Activities. Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected
2025
- High riskStandard 7.045/12/2025
7.04(07)(a), 7.04(07)(b) — Childrens Records - R Apr 2025
Childrens 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 - High riskStandard 7.115/12/2025
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 - High riskStandard 7.085/12/2025
7.08(09) — Notifications to Parents - Written
Notifications to Parents - Written Requirements for Family Child Care. The provider must notify parents: Domain: Administration. Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected - High riskStandard 7.095/12/2025
7.09(15)(f) — Ongoing Professional Development
Ongoing Professional Development Professional Development. Domain: Administration. Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected - High riskStandard 7.115/12/2025
7.11(17)(a) — Firearms and Ammunition
Firearms and Ammunition Firearms. The licensee must keep firearms unloaded and either stored in a locked cabinet or equipped with a trigger lock and stored in a safe, secured place out of the reach of children. The licensee must store ammunition separately from firearms, either in a locked cabinet or a safe, secured place out of the reach of children. Domain: Physical Space (Indoor & Outdoor). Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 7.065/12/2025
7.06(01)(b), 7.06(01)(a) — Curriculum / Routine / Structure - R Apr 2025
Curriculum / Routine / Structure - R Apr 2025 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: 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.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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- Review the detailed violations listed above.
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- 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: SOUTH LAWRENCE
- Capacity: 6
- Type: Family Child Care
- Years in operation: 2
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