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Y Academy Lynn

Lynn MA 01902-4421 · License #P-170765 · Center · Center-Based Care

Current

Capacity 253 childrenLast inspected Apr 6, 2026

Contact

Phone: (781) 581-3105
Website: Add via profile claim
Address: Lynn MA 01902-4421 · 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 253 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

6.8

Massachusetts average

3.8

Inspection history & violations

Source: Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care

Apr 6, 2026 — Change of Space Visit

No violations cited · view state record

Clean

Nov 4, 2025 — Renewal - Monitoring Visit

4 violations cited · view state record

4 violations

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Violation
Staff Records
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
Emergency medications readily available
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
The records of two staff members contained no evidence of current physicals.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
At the time of the visit, a child's inhaler was expired.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.

Substantiated complaints

Complaint

Unknown

Disposition: No

Complaint

Unknown

Disposition: Yes

Complaint

Unknown

Disposition: Yes

Complaint

Unknown

Disposition: No

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

1The Nov 4, 2025 inspection noted: “Staff Records” — what has changed since then?
2The Dec 10, 2024 inspection noted: “Supervision of Children” — what has changed since then?
3The Dec 13, 2023 inspection noted: “Attendance Recording and Group Sizes/Ratios” — what has changed since then?

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

Dec 10, 2024 — Enhanced Monitoring Visit

24 violations cited · view state record

24 violations

Violation
Violation
Supervision of Children
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
Attendance Recording and Group Sizes/Ratios
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
Staff Schedule/Qualifications - R Sep 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
Staff:child ratios and groupings: Fixed; School Age
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
Indoor Space
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
Space
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
Staff records checklist
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
Availability of Information
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
Medication
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
Emergency medications readily available
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
Infection Control/Hand Washing - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
The program did not maintain the number of staff available to exercise appropriate supervision to the children present in the art classroom, cafeteria and classroom#{REDACTED} (3rd Fl).
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
The program did not maintain sufficient numbers of staff to promote the health and safety of each child. At the time of the visit, EEC Licensor observed the following: 1) 27 {REDACTED} children and 1 staff member in the art room (2nd Fl). 2) 15 {REDACTED} children and 1 staff member in the {REDACTED} area (2nd Fl). 3) 20 {REDACTED} children and 1 staff member in classroom#{REDACTED} (3rd Fl).
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Violation
At the time of the visit, the staff schedule was not available for review.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Violation
At the time of the visit, the program did not ensure to maintain staff/child ratio in the following classrooms: 1) {REDACTED} Classroom (2nd FL): There were 27 children and 1 staff member present. 2) {REDACTED} (2nd FL): There were 15 children and 1 staff member present. 3) Classroom #{REDACTED} (3rd FL): There were 20 children and 1 staff member.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Violation
EEC Licensor observed several electrical cords accessible to the children.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Violation
The program exceeded the maximum number of children allowed in two classrooms. During the visit, EEC Licensor observed 27 children and 1 staff member in the {REDACTED} room and 15 children and 1 staff member in the cafeteria. Based on the space measurements, the maximum capacity allowed for the {REDACTED} classroom is 23 and 11 for the {REDACTED}.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
At the time of the visit, a current staff records check list reflecting all regular employees was not available for review.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
On 12/13/23, the program was cited for not maintaining the required number of educators available to provide adequate supervision at all times. EEC Licensor observed 27 {REDACTED} children and 1 staff member in classroom#{REDACTED} (2nd Fl), 14 {REDACTED} children and 1 staff member in classroom#{REDACTED} (3rd floor), and 19 {REDACTED} children and 1 staff member in classroom#{REDACTED} (3rd Fl). On 1/10/24, the program submitted a corrective action plan stating, "We will hire for our half days that occur once a month to ensure the program is in ratio at all times as safety is our main priority." During today's visit, the program did not maintain sufficient staff to promote each child's health and safety. At the time of the visit, the attendance reflected, and EEC Licensor observed 27 {REDACTED} children and 1 staff member in the art room (2nd Fl), 15 {REDACTED} children and 1 staff member in the {REDACTED} area (2nd Fl), and 20 {REDACTED} children and 1 staff member in classroom#{REDACTED} (3rd Fl). The program did not adhere to the corrective action plan submitted to EEC on 1/10/24
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
1) A child's medication which is indicated on their individual health care plan was not readily available. 2) A child's inhaler was not in the original container in which it was originally dispensed and with their original labels affixed.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Violation
At the time of the visit, a child's emergency medication was not readily available.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Violation
EEC Licensor observed unflushed bodily fluids in two toilets. Please ensure toilets are monitored for cleanliness, washed and disinfected at least daily.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
The record review reflected the following: 1) A child's individual health care plan for a chronic medical condition was not available for review. 2) A child's record contained no evidence of current individual health care plan. The most recent individual health care plan on file is from 12/18/20. 3) Two children's records did not contain a complete individual health care plan signed by the parent.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.

Jul 11, 2022 — Monitoring Visit

22 violations cited · view state record

22 violations

Violation
Violation
Staff First Aid Training - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
Staff Records - R Apr 2025
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
Attendance Recording and Group Sizes/Ratios
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
Staff:child ratios and groupings: Fixed; School Age
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
Indoor Space
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
Ratios, Group Sizes and Supervision of Children
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
Emergency Evacuation - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
Emergency medications readily available
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
Medication
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
Two staff's records contained no evidence of completing the in-person demonstration of the first-aid techniques to a certified instructor.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
The staff's record reflected the following: 1) Two staff's records contained expired physicals and no evidence of bi-monthly observations.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Violation
The children's record reflected the following: 1) a child's record did not contain annual consent forms including CPR/FA consents. 2) a child's individual health care plan was incomplete, it didn't include the parent's signature. 3) a child's record did not contain a medication authorization form.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
The children's attendance was not accurately documented. The attendance for Classroom#{REDACTED} ({REDACTED} FL) reflected 29 children, however there were 30 children present under the supervision of 2 staff members.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
The program did not ensure to maintain a maximum {REDACTED} group size of 26 children in the following classrooms: 1) Classroom{REDACTED} (2{REDACTED} FL): There were 28 children and 3 staff members. 2) Classroom#{REDACTED} ({REDACTED} FL): There were 30 children and 2 staff members present in 3) Classroom {REDACTED} ({REDACTED} FL): There were 28 children and 4 staff members.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Violation
The licensor observed the following: 1) 18 children and 3 staff members in classroom#{REDACTED} ({REDACTED} Fl). Based on the classroom's measurements, the maximum capacity for this classroom is 11 children. 2) an unlocked cabinet containing staff personal belongings within reach of children.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
At the time of the visit, the Licensor observed 30 {REDACTED} children and 2 staff members in Classroom#{REDACTED} ({REDACTED} FL). The program did not ensure to maintain a maximum {REDACTED} group size of 26 children. Additionally, the program did not ensure to have the required number of educators available to provide adequate supervision at all times for the additional 4 children.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
There was no evidence of evacuation drills conducted from 12/2021 thru June 2022.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Violation
There was no [redacted] on site for a child with a [redacted]needing [redacted].
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
A child’s [redacted] was not in the original container in which it was originally dispensed and it did not contained the original affixed label.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
1) there was no evidence of an individual health care plan for a childcare child with a medical condition. 2) a child's individual health care plan was incomplete, it didn't include the parent's signature.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.