The Children’s Ark Center
PEABODY, MA·Center-based CareLicensed
Contact information
Address1R Newbury St., Suite 307, Peabody, MA, 01960
Phone(351) 426-0839
Operating details
Capacity13
SubsidiesY
License dateJuly 29, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 1/14/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High1
- Medium-High2
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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Exact coordinates aren't available, but you can view this location at:
1R Newbury St., Suite 307, Peabody, MA, 01960, PEABODY, MA 01960
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
- 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
- Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 1/14/2026
- High1
- Medium-High2
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- High riskStandard 7.041/14/2026
7.04(07) — Children's records and checklist
Children's records and checklist Childrens 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 - Medium-High riskStandard 7.131/14/2026
7.13(04)(f) — One person certified in 1st Aid and CPR
One person certified in 1st Aid and CPR at least one person on each vehicle is currently certified in first aid and CPR; Domain: Transportation. Provisional License Renewal Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 7.131/14/2026
7.13(04)(b) — School bus license or 7D license
School bus license or 7D license any program-owned, private or hired vehicles such as sedans, vans, or station wagons used for the transportation of eight or fewer passengers, at any one time, and the driver thereof, conform to requirements as contained in M.G.L. c. 90, § 7(D); Domain: Transportation. Provisional License Renewal 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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- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,810/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: PEABODY
- Capacity: 13
- Type: Center-based Care
- Years in operation: 1
What parents actually pay
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