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De La Cruz, Betty home daycare inspections in Dorchester, MA — KinderFax

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De La Cruz, Betty

Dorchester MA 02121 · License #P-243995 · Home-based · Family Child Care

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Capacity 6 childrenLast inspected May 27, 2026

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Address: Dorchester MA 02121 · Directions
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Hours

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Care & schedule

When they operate

Schedule type not published.

Ages served

Ages not published.

Licensed for 6 children

Violations, past 3 yrs

From inspections (not complaints)

High-risk violations

Serious / high-risk non-compliance

Substantiated complaints

Published by Massachusetts EEC

Inspections, past 3 yrs

Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr

This facility

4.0

Massachusetts average

3.8

Inspection history & violations

Source: Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care

May 27, 2026 — Monitoring Outside Differential Licensing Cycle Visit

4 violations cited · view state record

4 violations

Violation
Violation
Pets licensed / vaccinated / safe
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Violation
Space (health risks)
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Violation
The educator was unable to provide the cat's vaccinations at the time of the visit.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Violation
The licensor observed that some toys in the program were not clean.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.

Feb 26, 2026 — Renewal - Enhanced Monitoring Visit

2 violations cited · view state record

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

1The May 27, 2026 inspection noted: “Pets licensed / vaccinated / safe” — what has changed since then?
2The Feb 26, 2026 inspection noted: “Progress Reports” — what has changed since then?
3The Feb 28, 2025 inspection noted: “Children's Records - R Apr 2025” — what has changed since then?

Data synced from Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care on Jul 10, 2026 · Source records · Report an error

Feb 16, 2022 — Progress Visit

22 violations cited · view state record

22 violations

Violation
Violation
First Aid Kit
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Violation
Supervision
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
Indoor Hazards
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
Heating System Safety
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
License/Certificates/Approvals Posted
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
Required Postings - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
Childrens Records - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
Emergency Preparedness - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
Space (indoor / outdoor hazards) - 1
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Violation
Equipment and Materials
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Violation
Care of young children - curriculum
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Violation
Original program license is not posted in the program.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Violation
Emergency services numbers list is missing the phone number for the local ambulance.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Violation
1 child's physical is expired. 1 child's release forms are incomplete. 1 child's release forms are expired. 1 child's release forms and physical are expired. 1 child is missing a physical.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Violation
Vests used to identify the children do not have program name, address, and program phone number on it.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Violation
First aid kit is missing a gauze roll.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Violation
The educator was reminded on multiple occasions during the visit to supervise the children.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Violation
Cabinet under the bathroom sink is not locked and cleaning products are accessible to the children. Trash barrel without a lid was observed in the bathroom. Window bling in the playroom above the air conditioner is broken.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Violation
Protective covering for the radiator in the bathroom is not secured.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Violation
Water temperature is 139 degrees Fahrenheit.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Violation
Program does not have enough materials for 6 children.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Violation
A 9 month old was observed in a bouncy chair for the first 30 minutes of the visit and in a playpen for 30 minutes until licensor left.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.