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Kindercare Learning Center

Ashland MA 01721-2327 · License #P-170747 · Center · Center-Based Care

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Capacity 45 childrenLast inspected Nov 24, 2025

Contact

Phone: (508) 881-2233
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Address: Ashland MA 01721-2327 · Directions

Hours

Not published by the state. Owners can add hours via profile claim.

Care & schedule

When they operate

Schedule type not published.

Ages served

Ages not published.

Licensed for 45 children

Violations, past 3 yrs

From inspections (not complaints)

Inspections, past 3 yrs

Monitoring & assessments

Complaint outcomes are not published by Massachusetts EEC.

How This Facility Compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr

This facility

5.0

Massachusetts average

3.9

Inspection History & Violations

Source: Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care

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Nov 24, 2025Monitoring outside differential licensing cycle visit2 violationsCitedDetailsHide

Cited finding

During a review of the program's indoor licensed space, the following was observed:1) Chipped paint, holes in the walls and the wallboard in several classrooms and the indoor gym space, creating a potential hazard to children 2) In the "preschool" classroom it was observed that the carpet is fraying, falling apart and separating from the plastic molding, creating a potential hazard to children 3) In the "pre-K" classroom the children's bathroom space was observed to be in disrepair (the tile floor is chipping, the child size toilets are cracked at the top of the tank), creating a potential hazard to children.

Correction status not published

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Indoor Space

Correction status not published

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Sep 5, 2025InvestigationNo findingsClean

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Apr 3, 2025Renewal - full review visit26 violationsCitedDetailsHide

Cited finding

During a review of the program's IHCP plans, the following was learned: 1) Child A has an IHCP that was not signed by their parent as required by regulation.

Correction status not published

Cited finding

During a random review of 7 children's records, it was learned that two children did not have the written evidence of the required progress reports as required by regulation.

Correction status not published

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Staff:child ratios and groupings; Dev. Placement

Correction status not published

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During a random review of 7 children's records, the following was learned: 1) One child did not have evidence of a current first aid and emergency consent form, transportation plan or developmental history as required by regulation 2) One child did not have evidence of a current developmental history form or physical as required by regulation.

Correction status not published

Cited finding

1) The infant educator did not wash their hands after diapering and handling the cleaning chemicals 2) The infant educator did not wash the hands of the child who's diaper they had changed as required by regulation.

Correction status not published

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3 staff records were randomly selected for review and the following was learned:1) Staff did not have written evidence of bi-monthly observations as required by regulation.

Correction status not published

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In the "preschool" bathroom, the following was observed: 1) The toilet seat had not been cleaning and disinfected after a child had used it, creating a potential safety hazard 2) the plunger and toilet brush were left in the reach of children .

Correction status not published

Cited finding

During a review of the fire drill log, the following was learned: 1) in 2024 and 2025, the program has not consistently had fire drills monthly as required by regulation.

Correction status not published

Cited finding

Indoor Space

Correction status not published

Cited finding

During a review of the program's indoor space, the following was observed: 1) There were stained ceiling tiles throughout the program, some of which were observed to be wet, creating a potential hazard to children 2) Chipped paint was observed throughout the program, creating a potential hazard to children 3) The carpet on the second side of the toddler room has a large tear in the seam that goes across the carpet, creating a potential tripping hazard 4) On the same side of the toddler room, there is a hole in the wall, with chipping wall board, creating a potential hazard to children 5) Not all equipment was secured, as required by regulation 6) There were torn rest mats, with the foam exposed, creating a potential hazard to children

Correction status not published

Cited finding

During the visit, it was observed that educators were using personal cell phones/devices to upload/access the "Kindercare app" (used to communicate with parents). Kindercare has a policy that states that educators are not allowed to use personal devices in the classroom or to access company information.

Correction status not published

Cited finding

Child A was "developmentally placed" but did not have the written documentation as required by the policy.

Correction status not published

Cited finding

Not all outlets (in the reach of children) had outlet covers as required by regulation.

Correction status not published

Cited finding

During the visit it was observed that the supply closet and the art closet were not secured as required by regulation.

Correction status not published

Cited finding

In the indoor gym space, the following was observed: 1) the gym closet cabinet was not secured, creating a potential hazard 2) bins and toys were stacked on top of the same cabinet, creating a potential hazard to children 3) the toy shelf next to the cabinet has come "unsecured" with the nails protruding out and chipped wall board exposed, creating a potential hazard to children.

Correction status not published

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Children's records and checklist - R Apr 2025

Correction status not published

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A written progress report must be done periodically

Correction status not published

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Staff Records - R Apr 2025

Correction status not published

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Personnel Policies

Correction status not published

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Electric outlets covered, no frayed electrical cords. Carbon monoxide detector.

Correction status not published

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Protection from windows, stairwells, and kitchen.

Correction status not published

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Evacuation drill log, all groups

Correction status not published

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Handwashing after diapering/toileting in separate area from food preparation

Correction status not published

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Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025

Correction status not published

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Staff monitor environment for hazards-Hazardous items not accessible to children

Correction status not published

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Equipment and supplies: free of entrapment hazards

Correction status not published

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Mar 6, 2024Monitoring visit20 violationsCitedDetailsHide

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Staff Schedule/Qualifications - R Sep 2025

Correction status not published

Cited finding

While the program does have a qualified administrator in charge, the program was determined to not soundly administrated, when the Director allowed classrooms to run without appropriate curriculum or supplies and without appropriate child guidance and engagement.

Correction status not published

Cited finding

During a review of a diaper change in the infant room, the following was observed: 1) the Educator did not keep both hands on the child while changing on an elevated surface as required 2) The Educator washed the child's hands, but not their own as required 3) The Educator did not wash or disinfect the diaper changing table after diapering Child A, then was observed to bring Child B over to the diaper table and start to change them.

Correction status not published

Cited finding

Three children's records were randomly selected for review and the following was learned: 1) 2 children did not have evidence of a current transportation plan or developmental history form as required.

Correction status not published

Cited finding

Two staff records were randomly selected for review and the following was learned: 1) Staff A (start date 3/5/24) did not have evidence of the following, a staff form, resume or application, documentation of their, an EEC PQ registry, a physical within one year or MMR records, and a completed program orientation. 2) Staff B (start date 1/10/24) did not have evidence of the following: a staff form, application/resume, documentation of interview date, a current physical within one year [REDACTED]records and a completed orientation as required 3) Staff C (assisting from another Kindercare location) did not have evidence of having provided the program with a "travel file" as required.

Correction status not published

Cited finding

Staff Records - R Apr 2025

Correction status not published

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Administration

Correction status not published

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Children's Records - R Apr 2025

Correction status not published

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Supervision of Children

Correction status not published

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Child Guidance & Interactions

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Opportunities to foster independence and self help skills

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Equipment and materials visible, available, accessible

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Indoor Space

Correction status not published

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Diapering and Toileting for children under 2.9

Correction status not published

Cited finding

The staff schedule was not posted for staff, visitors and parents to review as required by regulation.

Correction status not published

Cited finding

1) There was an overall lack of supervision and appropriate classroom management in the "multi age preschool room." Children were observed to be jumping off the Lego table, running around the classroom and throwing toys at one another without any adult intervention, creating a potential risk to children. 2) An infant child was observed to be "self-feeding" themselves a bottle on the day of the visit, the child was not being held while feeding as required or properly supervised by their educator while they are self-feeding (Educators were not sitting with the child while bottle feeding)

Correction status not published

Cited finding

An assessment of the "multi-age" preschool classroom, the following was observed: 1) an overall lack of classroom management or appropriate child guidance practices.

Correction status not published

Cited finding

Educator A, who later learned to be "helping" from another Kindercare to cover a vacation, was observed facilitating an art project with preschool children and the following was observed: 1) Nothing was prepped and ready, children were observed to be asked by Educator A to sit and start the project, but then were observed to wait for a long time, with nothing else out to engage them. 2) Educator A was observed telling Child D that they would "cut the paper together" Educator A was then observed to lead across Child D and cut the paper themselves, without Child D participating 3) Educator A was then observed to bring out glue in a container and paint brushes for the children to apply the glue, Educator A was observed to put the glue out and hand a paint brush to Child E, then dip the paint brush in the glue themselves, then lead over Child E, apply the glue and glue the object to the paper themselves. The Preschool children were not observed to participate in the art project, Educator A completed the projects themselves. This shows an overall lack of developmentally appropriate practice.

Correction status not published

Cited finding

During a review of the "toddler one" and the "multiage preschool" room it was observed that there was an overall lack of curriculum being implemented in the classroom, leading to an overall lack of engagement between educators and children.

Correction status not published

Cited finding

During an observation of the indoor space, the following was observed: 1) stained ceiling tiles throughout the program, creating a potential risk to children 2) chipping paint and wall board, exposed to children, creating a potential risk 3) The vent in the ceiling of the "multi-age" preschool room was observed to be caked in dust and dirt, creating a potential risk to children 4) Plastic bags were observed to be hung up on the children's coat hooks, creating a risk to children 5) Child C's cubby was observed to "too high up" for them to access, creating a potential risk to children (in the multi age preschool room) 6) Plungers, trash cans and gloves were stored in the reach of children in several classrooms, creating a risk to children 7) In the "multi age preschool" room, there was an overall lack of supplies and materials for children to access, the toy shelves were observed to be empty, with a few mismatched toys available to the oldest group of children in the program.

Correction status not published

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Sep 22, 2023Monitoring outside differential licensing cycle visit10 violationsCitedDetailsHide

Cited finding

Outdoor Space - R Apr 2025

Correction status not published

Cited finding

Evacuation procedures posted at each exit

Correction status not published

Cited finding

During a review of the program's outdoor space, the following was learned: 1) on both the toddler playground and the preschool playground, there was not evidence of enough impact absorbing material surrounding the climbing structures 2) the platform gap from the ground to the climber on the toddler playground was found to be too large, creating a potential hazard. 3) the trash can container on the preschool side was found to be open and cracked, creating a potential hazard 4) a root was growing out of the ground on the preschool playground, creating a potential danger 5) 3 out of 5 tricycles were found to be missing the pedals, creating a potential hazard .

Correction status not published

Cited finding

During a health and safety review of the program, the following was learned: 1) In Preschool the closet door, containing educator's purses was not secured as required. 2) a large seam in the carpet was found to be creating a potential tripping hazard 3) The Laundry room door, that has access to the roof, was found to be unsecured in the hallway 4) The electrical closet was found to be unsecured, creating a potential hazard 5) the supply closet door was found to be unsecured, creating a potential hazard 6) Adults scissors were found to be in the reach of children when they were stored in an unsecured drawer in the preschool room.

Correction status not published

Cited finding

Food stored in clean/covered containers

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Indoor Space

Correction status not published

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Toxic Substances

Correction status not published

Cited finding

Not all food was observed to be stored in sealed containers as required.

Correction status not published

Cited finding

An evacuation map/procedure was not posted at the exit door between the current preschool room and the new toddler room as required.

Correction status not published

Cited finding

Toxic chemicals were found to be in the reach of children when they were stored in an unsecured cabinet in the preschool room.

Correction status not published

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Mar 1, 2023Renewal - monitoring visit14 violationsCitedDetailsHide

Cited finding

Correction status not published

Cited finding

Not all closets were observed to be secured as required, allowing children to potential access to the supply closet, art closet and laundry room, creating a potential hazard.

Correction status not published

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Children's Records - R Apr 2025

Correction status not published

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Indoor Space

Correction status not published

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Physical Space Paint

Correction status not published

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Evacuation procedures posted at each exit

Correction status not published

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Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025

Correction status not published

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Toxic Substances

Correction status not published

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Infection Control/Hand Washing - R Apr 2025

Correction status not published

Cited finding

Three Children's records were randomly selected for review and the following was learned: 1) one child had a face sheet that was not signed and dated by their parent as required 2) Two children did not have evidence of a current first aid medical release, transportation plans or developmental history as required 3) Two children did not have evidence of all required progress reports 4) One child (start date 12/5/2021) , who's last day was reported to be yesterday, did not have evidence of having provided the program with a current physical, [REDACTED]screening as required.

Correction status not published

Cited finding

During a review of the program, the following was observed: 1) in the "PS" room, one of the windows was observed to have a "thick layer" of spackle, that has started to crumble, creating a potential hazard to children. 2) Stained ceiling tiles were observed throughout the classroom and hallway spaces, creating a potential hazard to children 3) In the "toddler one" classroom there is a section of the wall that has "chipped off", creating a potential hazard to children. 4) the carpet in the "toddler one" classroom was observed to be water damaged, with seams pulling up, creating a potential hazard to children 5) the carpet in the infant room was observed to be stained and the room overall had a "musty, wet" smell, creating a potential hazard. 6) the tile floor in the children's bathroom in "PS" was observed to be dirty, with rust stains surrounding the toilet, accessible to children, creating a potential hazard. 7) In the front "PS" room the cabinet handle was observed to be broken, creating a potential hazard to children. 8) Not all shelves were observed to be secured, as required by regulation. 9) In the "toddler one" classroom on the "gross motor" side, it was observed that there is an electrical outlet in which a cover will not fully fit, educators have covered this outlet with masking tape, however it is still accessible to children, creating a potential hazard.

Correction status not published

Cited finding

Throughout the program, in classrooms, common areas and in the hallway spaces, chipping paint, chipping wallboard and chipping spackling was observed, creating a hazard to children.

Correction status not published

Cited finding

Not all classrooms/doorways had evidence of written emergency/evacuation procedures as required.

Correction status not published

Cited finding

During a review of the "PS" classroom, it was observed that Educator A assisted Child A in wiping their nose, however neither party were observed to wash their hands afterwards as required.

Correction status not published

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Sep 9, 2022Monitoring outside differential licensing cycle visit24 violationsCitedDetailsHide

Cited finding

During review of emergency medication the following was found: 4 emergency medications [REDACTED] were found expired. The expired inhaler was not in it's original prescription packaging. One child's [REDCATED] box only contained an epi "trainer" and no real epi-pen.

Correction status not published

Cited finding

A bag containing emergency medication was hung on a low hook in a classroom accessible to children.

Correction status not published

Cited finding

An educator was observed changing an infant's diaper and then placing them on the floor without washing their hands. When the educator was reminded to wash the infants hands they went to wash their hands in the food prep sink. Another educator was observed wiping a child's nose and neither the educator or child washed their hands after.

Correction status not published

Cited finding

Emergency medication accessible to children

Correction status not published

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IHCP

Correction status not published

Cited finding

Review of IHCPs found the following: 2 IHCPs that were expired and 4 IHCPs that stated specific medications ([REDACTED]that were not maintained on site.

Correction status not published

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Medication

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Ratios

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Moving children

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Food storage

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Emergency medication

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Medication Consent

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Indoor Space

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Qualifications

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Medication information

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Handwashing

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Cited finding

During the visit it was learned ratios are not always being maintained. The morning of the visit there was 1 teacher, 2 assistants and 14 toddlers assigned to one grouping. Staff are not ensuring ratios are maintained when using the toddler split classrooms with the half walls.

Correction status not published

Cited finding

Children are being moved from their regularly assigned classrooms to accommodate lack of staffing. It was learned that toddler children have been moved into the preschool classroom when there are too many toddlers.

Correction status not published

Cited finding

Not all open snack items were found sealed properly.

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Cited finding

During the visit it was learned that emergency medications [REDACTED] for multiple children were being maintained in the medicine cabinet in the Director's office. The new Director reports when she started the cabinet was locked and a key to the medicine cabinet could not be found for a couple of days.

Correction status not published

Cited finding

Program does not have current medication authorization forms for all children's medications.

Correction status not published

Cited finding

During health and safety inspection the following was found: multiple holes in classroom walls, peeling/chipped paint, stained ceiling tiles, water damage down infant wall from the ceiling, dirty rugs, staff left a hot beverage on the counter within reach of children, and a black substance found around sinks/counters.

Correction status not published

Cited finding

Assistant teachers are being allowed to leave their classroom to bring children to the bathrooms outside of their room.

Correction status not published

Cited finding

Educators in three classrooms were asked if there were any emergency medications and all the educators stated no. When meeting with administration it was learned that multiple children in those classrooms had Individualized Health Care Plans that require emergency medication as treatment.

Correction status not published

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Mar 10, 2020Monitoring visit18 violationsCitedDetailsHide

Cited finding

Inspection of the physical facility found the following: stained ceiling tiles, dirty toilets, beenbag lounge chairs with holes, a rip in a diaper changing mat and dirty toothbrush holders.

Correction status not published

Cited finding

Random review of 3 staff files found the following: 1 had expired PQ registry and 1 had an expired [REDACTED], 1 had no [REDACTED] and 1 had no evidence of [REDACTED]

Correction status not published

Cited finding

Staff Records - R Apr 2025

Correction status not published

Cited finding

Random review of 3 children's files found the following: 3 files had outdated enrollment paperwork, 1 had no current [REDACTED] and 1 did not have a current [REDACTED].

Correction status not published

Cited finding

Although staff reported the program is overall maintaining ratios, they did report the infant and toddler rooms continue to be out of ratio at drop off and late afternoons on occasion. Staff were using a highlighter to mark out when a child transitioned to another classroom and not documenting the time they left the room.

Correction status not published

Cited finding

Not all snack items found in classrooms were stored properly.

Correction status not published

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Children's Records - R Apr 2025

Correction status not published

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Staff BRC - R Sep 2025

Correction status not published

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Attendance Recording and Group Sizes/Ratios

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Food stored in clean/covered containers

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Indoor Space

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Emergency Medication

Correction status not published

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Medication

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Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025

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Cited finding

During review of staff files and conversation with [REDACTED] it was learned a new BRC was not run on a staff person was rehired after being gone for 9 months and 1 one staff person's BRC expired [REDACTED].

Correction status not published

Cited finding

When a teacher was asked if there were any children in the classroom with emergency medication they stated, "No." It was later learned a child in the classroom has an IHCP for a chronic medical condition.

Correction status not published

Cited finding

A child's emergency medication was found expired as of 2/2020.

Correction status not published

Cited finding

One child's IHCP stated [REDACTED] as part of their emergency plan and there was none on site. Another child's [REDACTED], as stated as part of their emergency plan, was stored in the office and not immediately available.

Correction status not published

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