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Caceres Badia, Penelope

METHUEN, MAFamily Child CareLicensed

4.4based on state inspection data
Capacity6
Est. price$1,663/mo

Contact information

Address13 Granite St., Apt. 18, Methuen, MA, 01844

CityMETHUEN, MA 01844

Phone(978) 907-2372

Operating details

Capacity6

SubsidiesY

License dateSeptember 9, 2024

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 7/17/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High8
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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13 Granite St., Apt. 18, Methuen, MA, 01844, METHUEN, MA 01844

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Questions to ask on a tour

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  1. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  2. This is a small program - ask about backup care arrangements when the provider is ill or away
  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: 7/17/2025

  • High8
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2025

  1. High riskStandard 7.047/17/2025

    7.04(04)(a)(03) — Evacuation Logs

    Evacuation Logs documentation of regular evacuation drills, as required by 606 CMR 7.11(7)(h). Domain: Administration. Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  2. High riskStandard 7.047/17/2025

    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
  3. High riskStandard 7.067/17/2025

    7.06(03)(b), 7.06(03)(a) — Progress Reports

    Progress Reports Content. The progress report must be based on observations and documentation of the child’s progress in a range of activities over time and may include samples of the child’s work., Frequency Domain: Administration. Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  4. High riskStandard 7.117/17/2025

    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
  5. High riskStandard 7.097/17/2025

    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
  6. High riskStandard 7.047/17/2025

    7.04(04)(a)(01), 7.04(04)(a)(02) — Attendance Logs

    Attendance Logs daily attendance records indicating each child’s attendance, including arrival and departure times;, a method of knowing exactly who is present on the premises at any given point in the day. Domain: Administration. Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  7. High riskStandard 7.117/17/2025

    7.11(01)(a) — CPR/First Aid

    CPR/First Aid First Aid and CPR Domain: Administration. Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  8. Medium-High riskStandard 7.077/17/2025

    7.07(07), 7.07(10) — Space (indoor / outdoor hazards) - 1

    Space (indoor / outdoor hazards) - 1 Outdoor Space. The licensee must maintain, or have access to, an outdoor play area of at least 75 square feet per child who is outside at any one time., Indoor Space. The indoor space must be clean, safely maintained, well-ventilated and well-lit, of sufficient size for the children served, and must encourage play and learning. Domain: Physical Space (Indoor & Outdoor). Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  9. High riskStandard 7.127/17/2025

    7.12(08) — Refrigerator Temperature

    Refrigerator Temperature The licensee must provide refrigeration and storage for food at not less than 32? F, nor more than 40? F for all food requiring refrigeration. Meals and snacks provided by parents must be stored safely. Thermometers verifying temperatures must be maintained in all refrigerators. Domain: Physical Space (Indoor & Outdoor). Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  10. Medium riskStandard 7.117/17/2025

    7.11(12) — Diapering & Toileting

    Diapering & Toileting 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: Routine & Activities. Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  11. Medium riskStandard 7.067/17/2025

    7.06(01)(c)(01) — Equipment and Materials

    Equipment and Materials there is a sufficient quantity and variety of materials and equipment to engage all children present in the program; 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.

11Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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  • Review the detailed violations listed above.
  • Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
  • Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
  • Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.

Note: This analysis is based on publicly available violation data and is intended as a tool to help parents make informed decisions. Always visit a daycare in person and ask specific questions about areas of concern.

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: METHUEN
  • Capacity: 6
  • Type: Family Child Care
  • Years in operation: 2

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