Paula Garcia, Dubane
DORCHESTER, MA·Family Child CareLicensed
Contact information
Address55 Lawrence Ave Dorchester, Dorchester, MA, 02121
Phone(857) 746-3487
Operating details
Capacity6
SubsidiesY
License dateJanuary 15, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 7/24/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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Location
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55 Lawrence Ave Dorchester, Dorchester, MA, 02121, DORCHESTER, MA 02121
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: 7/24/2025
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2025
- Medium riskStandard 7.077/24/2025
7.07(15)(c)(01), 7.07(15)(c)(01)(a), 7.07(15)(c)(01)(b), 7.07(15)(c)(01)(c) — Indoor Space - Square Footage (1 - 10 children)
Indoor Space - Square Footage (1 - 10 children) The licensee must provide:, a minimum of 150 square feet of approved activity space for one or two children;, a minimum of 225 square feet of approved activity space for three to six children;, 35 square feet of approved activity space for each child when serving seven to ten children. Domain: Physical Facility - Indoors. Change of Location 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.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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- Review the detailed violations listed above.
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- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,663/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: DORCHESTER
- Capacity: 6
- Type: Family Child Care
- Years in operation: 2
What parents actually pay
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