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Lomas, Irene

Methuen MA 01844 · License #P-186987 · Home-based · Family Child Care

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Capacity 10 childrenLast inspected Feb 20, 2026

Contact

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Address: Methuen MA 01844 · 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

4.5

Massachusetts average

3.8

Inspection history & violations

Source: Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care

Feb 20, 2026 — Investigation

No violations cited · view state record

Clean

Oct 21, 2025 — Renewal - Full Review Visit

4 violations cited · view state record

4 violations

Violation
Violation
Progress Reports
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
Children's Records
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
Three children's progress reports are expired.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
The licensor reviewed nine children's records: Child#1 Medical form expired Child2 Missing Lead Child#3 Missing Lead Child #4 Lead expired Child#5 Lead Expired Child#6 Lead Expired
Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Substantiated complaints

Complaint

Unknown

Disposition: Yes

Complaint

Unknown

Disposition: No

Complaint

Unknown

Disposition: No

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

1The Oct 21, 2025 inspection noted: “Progress Reports” — what has changed since then?
2The Oct 1, 2024 inspection noted: “Childrens Records - R Apr 2025” — what has changed since then?
3The Sep 26, 2023 inspection noted: “Attendance Logs” — what has changed since then?

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

Sep 26, 2023 — Monitoring Visit

12 violations cited · view state record

12 violations

Violation
Violation
Attendance Logs
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
Infection Control
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
Handwashing
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
Care of young children - Feeding Infants and Toddlers
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
Care of young children - curriculum
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
No arrival times documented today 9/26/23 at 9:05am, for 10 children. The attendance records are not being documented accurately.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
The educator did not disinfect the table before serving lunch.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
Licensor observed a {REDACTED} inside of a playpen, while awake and standing. The educator stated that the playpen is also the napping material for an {REDACTED} enrolled in the program. The mattress in the playpen is not covered with a fitted sheet.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
The children did not wash their hands before eating lunch.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
Licensor observed an {REDACTED} holding a bottle while sitting on an {REDACTED} bouncing seat. The educator was not holding the {REDACTED} while being fed with a bottle.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
Upon this Licensor’s arrival at 11:05am, there was one {REDACTED} inside of a playpen, one {REDACTED} in a booster seat and one {REDACTED} in an {REDACTED} bouncy seat holding a bottle. These 3 children were not able to move freely at the time due to being restricted in 3 different devices.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.

Oct 25, 2022 — Renewal - Enhanced Monitoring Visit

16 violations cited · view state record

16 violations

Violation
Violation
Children's Records - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
Notifications to EEC:
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
Notifications to Parents - Written
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
Staff Records
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
Safety Requirements for Equipment, Materials and Furnishing
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
Right to Visit
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
Care of young children - curriculum
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
Licensor reviewed 6 children’s records. The following is missing: Assistants names on the General Permissions and Emergency cards for 6 children. Record #4 - Annual Update Form, immunizations record and {REDACTED} test
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
According to Application #{REDACTED}, as of 9/1/2021, Certified Assistant {REDACTED} listed her address as of {REDACTED}. Methuen, MA. The educator did not notify EEC within 7 days of a change in the household composition.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
The educator did not notify parents in writing about a change in the household composition when Certified Assistant {REDACTED} moved in with her.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
Missing progress reports for 5 children.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
Certified Assistant {REDACTED} 1. PQR 2. Attendance 3. ID Certified Assistant {REDACTED} 1. Updated physical exam 2. Updated PQR 3. Attendance 4.ID Certified Assistant {REDACTED} 1. Updated PQR 2. Attendance 3. ID 4. Updated CPR & FA
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
Licensor observed a {REDACTED} that was placed in an {REDACTED} Jumper. According to manufacturer, the age range for a Jumper is {REDACTED} months and holds up to 25 pounds. The {REDACTED} in the Jumper is {REDACTED} and weight is {REDACTED} pounds according to the enrollment packet completed by parent on 8/24/2022. The Jumper in use is not developmentally appropriate for the {REDACTED}.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
Licensor arrived at the premises around 9:00am. Certified Assistant {REDACTED} opened the door to the playroom, which is located in a building adjacent to the house. This Licensor introduced herself and presented proper credentials. Certified Assistant {REDACTED} closed the door on this Licensor and denied access to the program stating that she had to wait for the educator to come. At the time, the educator was in the main house.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
At 9:05am, this Licensor observed a {REDACTED} in an {REDACTED} Jumper while 4 children were eating breakfast. The educator removed the {REDACTED} from the exerciser at 9:15am. While in the Jumper, the {REDACTED} was not able to move around freely.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.

Dec 9, 2019 — Renewal - Full Review Visit

12 violations cited · view state record

12 violations

Violation
Violation
Attendance Logs
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
Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
Playground Safety - Fallzones
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
Outdoor Playspace - Hazards
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
Annual Registration in Professional Qualifications Registry (PQR)
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
Licensor observed that the certified assistant did not have attendance documented.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
Licensor observed that the program’s first aid kit was missing a tape and scissors.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
Licensor observed that the carbon monoxide detector, located in the home, was not working properly.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
Licensor observed that the program had two small playground slides that were over 18 inches in height and did not have any fall zone installed.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Violation
Licensor observed the following outdoor hazards: - an uncovered snow blower with blades accessible outside the program. - the shed had a broken door and there was a bottle of chemical accessible on the floor.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Violation
Licensor observed that one of the certified assistants did not have the P.Q. Account updated.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.