Y's Kids @ Westfield River Elementary
WESTFIELD, MA·Center-based CareLicensed
Contact information
Address133 Franklin Street, Westfield, MA, 01085
Phone(413) 568-8631
Operating details
Capacity52
SubsidiesY
License dateJanuary 6, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 4/29/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High2
- Medium-High1
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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133 Franklin Street, Westfield, MA, 01085, WESTFIELD, MA 01085
Questions to ask on a tour
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- This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- 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: 4/29/2025
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- Medium-High1
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2025
- High riskStandard 7.104/29/2025
7.10(09)(c) — Care of Children
It was reported that there is no Preschool qualified educator working with the preschool aged children during the afternoon hours as required. Corrective action: We do have 2 staff preschool cert. Thne second person just graduated with her education degree on 5-16-25. Oner in the am and pm one just graduated. Regulation: Mixed Age Groups. The mixed age group ratios and groupings (below) may be used by large group and school child care programs. Cited during: Provisional License Renewal Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Corrected 5/29/2025 - Medium riskStandard 7.104/29/2025
7.10(08)(b) — Postings
During a review of the staff schedule, it was noted that the schedule is not current. It was reported that the preschool qualified educator does not work in the afternoons as suggested by the staff schedule. Another educator's hours were also not reflected on the schedule. Corrective action: We do have 2 staff preschool cert. Thne second person just graduated with her education degree on 5-16-25. Staff scheudule current as 5-29-25. Regulation: Whenever more than one educator is providing care: Cited during: Provisional License Renewal Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Corrected 5/29/2025 - High riskStandard 7.114/29/2025
7.11(02)(j), 7.11(02)(l) — Health
During the medication review, one child's medication consent form was not available for review Corrective action: Updated by doctor on 5-11-25 and form is at site. Regulation: Each time a medication is administered, the educator must document in the childs record the name of the medication, the dosage, the time and the method of administration, and who administered the medication, except as noted in (k) below., All medications must be administered in accordance with the consent and documentation requirements specified below: Cited during: Provisional License Renewal Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Corrected 5/29/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 7.114/29/2025
7.11(03) — Health
During the review of medications, one child's IHCP was not complete. Several areas of the form contained no information. Corrective action: Child 's meds form was filled out by doctor and brought to program by parent. Regulation: Individual Health Care Plans The licensee must maintain as part of a childs record, an individual health care plan for each child with a chronic medical condition, which has been diagnosed by a licensed health care practitioner. The plan must describe the chronic condition, its symptoms, any medical treatment that may be necessary while the child is in care, the potential side effects of that treatment, and the potential consequences to the childs health if the treatment is not administered. Cited during: Provisional License Renewal Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Corrected 5/29/2025
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,411/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: WESTFIELD
- Capacity: 52
- Type: Center-based Care
- Years in operation: 2
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