AlphaBEST @ Marguerite E. Small Elementary School

WEST YARMOUTH, MACenter-based CareLicensed

4.4based on state inspection data
Capacity39
Est. price$1,188/mo

Contact information

Address440 Higgins Crowell Road, West Yarmouth, MA, 02673

CityWEST YARMOUTH, MA 02673

Phone(508) 277-5859

Operating details

Capacity39

SubsidiesY

License dateOctober 21, 2024

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 2/25/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High1
  • Medium-High0
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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440 Higgins Crowell Road, West Yarmouth, MA, 02673, WEST YARMOUTH, MA 02673

Questions to ask on a tour

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  1. This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
  2. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  3. They accept child care subsidies - ask what the enrollment process looks like and whether there is a waitlist for subsidized spots
  4. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 2/25/2025

  • High1
  • Medium-High0
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2025

  1. High riskStandard 7.042/25/2025

    7.04(07) — Children's records and checklist - R Apr 2025

    Children's records and checklist - R Apr 2025 Children’s Records. The licensee must maintain an individual written record for each child that includes: Domain: Administration. Provisional License Renewal Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected

2024

  1. Medium riskStandard 7.1012/13/2024

    7.10(08)(b)(02), 7.09(05) — Staff Schedule/Qualifications - R Sep 2025

    Staff Schedule/Qualifications - R Sep 2025 the Licensee must keep the schedule current and posted in an area easily visible to educators, parents and visitors., All educators must possess the qualifications required for their positions in accordance with EEC regulations. Domain: Care of Children. Provisional License 90-day Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has few recorded violations. Always visit in person to verify conditions.

2Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$1,188/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: WEST YARMOUTH
  • Capacity: 39
  • Type: Center-based Care
  • Years in operation: 2

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