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Mansfield, Michele Eileen

WARE, MAFamily Child CareLicensed

4.3based on state inspection data
Capacity10
Est. price$1,663/mo

Contact information

Address187 Gilbertville Rd, Ware, MA, 01082

CityWARE, MA 01082

Phone(413) 364-1275

Operating details

Capacity10

SubsidiesY

License dateMarch 27, 2025

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 2/19/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High1
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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187 Gilbertville Rd, Ware, MA, 01082, WARE, MA 01082

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Questions to ask on a tour

Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.

  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: 2/19/2026

  • High1
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. High riskStandard 7.062/19/2026

    7.06(03)(b), 7.06(03)(a) — Administration

    The progress reports were not completed. Corrective action: All reports have been written and are up to date. Going forward all reports will be done on time.. Regulation: 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 Cited during: Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Corrected 3/19/2026
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 7.072/19/2026

    7.07(07), 7.07(10) — Physical Space (Indoor & Outdoor)

    The water temperature was exceeding 120 degrees F. The water temperature was set to 121.5 degrees F. The water temperature needs to be adjusted to not exceed 120 degrees F. The program is using a different area for outdoor play. The area is barricaded, however, it is missing a gate. The gate needs to be at least four feet high and the play area must be completely enclosed. The stairs to the deck that leads to the outdoor play area did not have a handrail. Corrective action: Water temperature was reduced to 120 degrees. The outside play area has gate attached and handrail on stairs.. Regulation: 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. Cited during: Progress Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Corrected 3/19/2026

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

2Total 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: WARE
  • Capacity: 10
  • Type: Family Child Care
  • Years in operation: 1

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