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Pena, Santa

Lowell MA 01850 · License #P-179580 · Home-based · Family Child Care

Current

Capacity 6 childrenLast inspected Aug 5, 2025

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Address: Lowell MA 01850 · 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

3.0

Massachusetts average

3.8

Inspection History & Violations

Source: Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care

Aug 5, 2025 — Pre-Licensing Visit

3 violations cited · view state record

3 violations

Violation
Violation
During the visit, Licensor observed the following: 1) a shelf not properly secure in the kitchen area. 2) not sufficient materials for 6 children.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
During the visit, Licensor observed the water Temperature was 125 F degrees exceeding the required temperature of 120 F degrees.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Violation
During the visit, no PQR information was available.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.

Jul 12, 2022 — Monitoring Visit

2 violations cited · view state record

2 violations

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Violation

Questions to Ask on Your Tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

1The Aug 5, 2025 inspection noted: “During the visit, Licensor observed the following: 1) a shelf not properly secure in the kitchen area. 2) not sufficient materials for 6 children.” — what has changed since then?
2The Jul 12, 2022 inspection noted: “Curriculum / Routine / Structure - R Apr 2025” — what has changed since then?
3The Feb 19, 2021 inspection noted: “Indoor Space - free of hazards” — what has changed since then?

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

Feb 19, 2021 — Monitoring Visit

24 violations cited · view state record

24 violations

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Violation
Indoor Space - free of hazards
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 Safety - Heating sources
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
Water Temperature
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
Emergency Preparedness Plans
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
Space - Toxic Substances
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
All children in care need progress reports.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Violation
The educator only has five mats. The educator needs one more napping material.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Violation
The educator did not have a diaper changing mat.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Violation
The emergency numbers were posted. However, the program's information and the back-up person were not posted.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Violation
The first aid kit was missing: 1) roller gauze 2) adhesive tape
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Violation
The educator reported that she has a dog. There was no evidence of the pet's vaccination during this visit.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Violation
Licensor observed a flat TV screen on top of a small table in the living room area not properly secured, presenting a tipping hazard to the children.
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
Napping Materials
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
Injury Prevention
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
First Aid Kit (FCC 2)
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
Pets licensed/vaccinated/safe
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Violation
Licensor observed the following: 1) body products accessible to children in the lower cabinet located in the bathroom area. 2) a flat TV screen placed on top of a small table presenting a tipping hazard to the children. 3) four unprotected radiators presenting a safety hazard to the children. 4) three medium size coat rack poles not properly secured presenting a tipping hazard to the children.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Violation
Licensor observed four unprotected radiators; one in the bathroom, one by the cubbie area, one in the living room, and one in the kitchen.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Violation
During the visit, the educator was asked to test the water. She said that the water was too hot to the touch. The water temperature must not exceed 120 F.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Violation
*The evacuation plan is incomplete: 1) how children will be transported to an alternate location. 2) how the program will ensure that all children are accounted for before and after leaving the program site and after arriving at the temporary location. 3) how the program will meet children’s needs for medication, food, first aid and activities in the temporary location. *The lock-down procedure is incomplete: 1) where in the facility will children be gathered. 2) who is responsible for locking doors, gathering children (depending on their location within the facility) or leading children from the facility. 3) how the program will ensure that all children are accounted for before, during and after the emergency. 4) how the program will ensure access to sufficient supplies (food, water, necessary medications, first aid supplies, diapers, infant formula) to meet the children’s immediate needs if the emergency extends for more than a few minutes. *The missing child plan is incomplete: 1) identify which staff will be responsible for searching for a missing child; which areas of the facility or the outdoor area will be searched first. * The educator needs to submit a sheltering in place plan.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Violation
Licensor observed body products accessible to children in the lower cabinet in the bathroom.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.

Feb 19, 2021 — Change of Location Visit

16 violations cited · view state record

16 violations

Violation
Violation
The educator reported that she has a dog. There was no evidence of the pet's vaccination during this visit.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
The educator only have five mats. The educator needs one more napping material.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
The refrigerator's temperature was 30F. The educator must provide refrigeration and storage for food at not less than 32F, nor more than 40F.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
First Aid Kit (FCC)
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
Pets licensed/vaccinated/safe
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
Napping Materials
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
Refrigerator Temperature
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 Safety - Heating sources
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
Water Temperature
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
The first aid kit was missing: 1) roller gauze 2) adhesive tape
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
Licensor observed the following: 1) body products accessible to children in the lower cabinet located in the bathroom area. 2) a flat TV screen placed on top of a small table presenting a tipping hazard to the children. 3) four unprotected radiators presenting a safety hazard to the children. 4) three medium size coat rack pole not properly secured presenting a tipping hazard to the children.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
Licensor observed four unprotected radiators; one in the bathroom, one by the cubbie area, one in the living room and one in the kitchen.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
During the visit, the educator was asked to test the water. She said that the water was too hot to the touch. The water temperature must not exceed 120 F.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
The emergency numbers were posted. However, the program's information and the back-up person were not posted.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.