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Polanco, Berenice

Dorchester MA 02125 · License #P-183969 · Home-based · Family Child Care

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Capacity 10 childrenLast inspected Mar 9, 2026

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Address: Dorchester MA 02125 · 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 10 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

7.2

Massachusetts average

3.8

Inspection history & violations

Source: Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care

Mar 9, 2026 — Monitoring Visit

2 violations cited · view state record

2 violations

Violation
Violation
Children's Records
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
3 children's lead test is missing. 2 children's lead test are expired. 1 child's enrollment form has expired.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.

Feb 28, 2025 — Follow-up Visit

No violations cited · view state record

Clean

Nov 1, 2024 — Change of Location Visit

8 violations cited · view state record

8 violations

Violation
Violation
Parent Handbook
Not marked corrected in the state record

Substantiated complaints

Complaint

Unknown

Disposition: Yes

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

1The Mar 9, 2026 inspection noted: “Children's Records” — what has changed since then?
2The Nov 1, 2024 inspection noted: “Parent Handbook” — what has changed since then?
3The Jul 10, 2024 inspection noted: “Space (indoor / outdoor hazards) - 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

Jul 10, 2024 — Renewal - Enhanced Monitoring Visit

26 violations cited · view state record

26 violations

Violation
Violation
Space (indoor / outdoor hazards) - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
Curriculum / Routine / Structure - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
Diapering & Toileting - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
The licensor reviewed the children's records and found the following: Two expired medical forms
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
The educator is missing the required life-saving medication information is not posted. The educator has been cited at previous visits.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
The educator is missing the children's identification with program information to identify the children when out of the premises.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
The educator has two children's progress reports expired.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
Children's Records - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
Required Postings - Child Specific - 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
Progress Reports
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
First Aid Kit
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
Individual Health Care Plans
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
Attendance Logs
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
Supervision
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
Chipping and Peeling Paint
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
Stairways
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
The educator is missing the following in the first aid kit: -CPR mouthguard -The emergency numbers. -The medication Epi-Pen for a child with allergies. -One emergency card expired -Two emergency cards are missing.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
The educator is missing the individual health plan for a child with allergies and an [REDACTED].
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Violation
The educator is missing the attendance log for the certified assistant.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
Upon arrival at the visit, the licensor observed two infants and one toddler sitting in front of the TV in infant chairs.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
The licensor observed some holes in the ceiling and wall and chipping and peeling paint on the ceiling, the door frame, and the walls in the playrooms and kitchen.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
At the time of the visit, the licensor did not observe the safety gates at the bottom and top of the stairs that lead to the bathroom located on the second floor. The educator has been cited at previous visits.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
The water temperature is 139.1 degrees Fahrenheit. The educator has been cited at previous visits.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
The licensor observed a weekly curriculum posted on the bulletin board from February. Upon arrival, a curriculum was not observed the children were observed watching TV and moving around.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
The licensor observed the changing mat broken.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.

May 16, 2023 — Follow-up Visit

22 violations cited · view state record

22 violations

Violation
Violation
Children's attendance is not accurately documented. Educator does not have an attendance for the assistants. This was cited at a previous visit.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
3 enrollment packets are incomplete, 3 physicals are expired, and 1 file is missing all medical information. This was cited at a previous visit.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
Child requiring IHCP is not on file. This was cited at a previous visit.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
Children's progress reports were not observed in the children's files. This was cited at a previous visit.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
Attendance Logs
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
Children's Records - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
Individual Health Care Plans
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
Progress Reports
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
Curriculum and daily activities are developmentally & linguistically appropriate
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
Diapering/Toileting
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
First Aid Kit
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
Stairways
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
Staff Orientation
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
Developmentally Appropriate Indoor Materials and Equipment
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
Staff Records
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
A curriculum was not observed during the visit. The children were observed watching TV and coloring on a white roll of paper during the entire visit. This was cited at a previous visit.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
Assistant was observed changing children's diapers and not using a barrier and/or disinfecting the changing pad after each change. Assistant did not was the children's hands after diapering.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
2 emergency cards are missing, and 5 emergency cards are incomplete. This was cited at a previous visit.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Violation
Educator does not have a gate installed on the stairs leading to the second floor of the home.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Violation
Assistant was unable to identify most of the children by their names.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Violation
5 children ages 2.3, 2.9, 2, 2, and 2 years old were observed sitting on bouncy seats and 2 children ages 3.9 and 3.6 were observed on high chairs upon licensors arrival. This was discussed at a previous visit. Technical assistance given to educator with regards to the use of high chairs and bouncy chairs.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Violation
Assistant's records are incomplete.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.

Mar 7, 2023 — Monitoring Visit

14 violations cited · view state record

14 violations

Violation
Violation
Attendance Logs
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
Children's Records - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
First Aid Kit
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
Individual Health Care Plans
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
Progress Reports
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
Required Postings - Child Specific - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
Space (indoor / outdoor hazards) - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
Educator is documenting each child's attendance daily with drop off and pick up times recorded. -Educator does not have an attendance sheet for visitors who may attend the program during the day.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Violation
Three well child visit summaries expired -New updated 209A court order needs updating
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Violation
All required items were located in first aid kit. - An er card for enrolled child is expired
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
Child requiring IHCP is not on file
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
There are no progress reports written or filed for any enrolled child.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
Child with allergy requiring life saving medication information is not posted
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
At the time of the visit licensor observed chipping/peeling paint
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.

May 27, 2021 — Renewal - Full Review Visit

14 violations cited · view state record

14 violations

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Violation
Educator has a trampoline in her outdoor space presenting a hazard to the children.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Violation
Educator does not have liquid soap for the children.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Violation
Injury Prevention
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
Chipping and Peeling Paint
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
Windows
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Violation
Indoor Space - free of hazards
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Violation
Outdoor Playspace - Hazards/Porches and Decks
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Violation
Hand Hygiene
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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4 children emergency cards are expired.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Chipping paint was observed on the window sill located in the bathroom and accessible to children.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Violation
Water temperature was too hot for the educator to keep her hand under it for a few seconds. Carbon monoxide is not in working condition and could not be tested.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Window in the bathroom on the second floor does not have a lock to prevent injury to a child.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Violation
A child was observed sleeping in a playpen with a hole on the netting.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.