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Lugo, Josefa

Salem MA 01970 · License #P-176300 · Home-based · Family Child Care

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Capacity 10 childrenLast inspected Mar 9, 2026

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Address: Salem MA 01970 · 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

9.5

Massachusetts average

3.8

Inspection history & violations

Source: Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care

Mar 9, 2026 — Investigation

No violations cited · view state record

Clean

Dec 1, 2025 — Monitoring Visit

4 violations cited · view state record

4 violations

Violation
Violation
Parent Handbook
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
Emergency Preparedness
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
The educator did not have the parent handbook.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
The educator did not have an emergency plan.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.

Substantiated complaints

Complaint

Unknown

Disposition: Yes

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

1The Dec 1, 2025 inspection noted: “Parent Handbook” — what has changed since then?
2The Nov 26, 2024 inspection noted: “There were not only EEC-approved persons on the premises when the educator had an adult present on the first floor cleaning her home during this visit. The educ…” — what has changed since then?
3The Nov 13, 2023 inspection noted: “The educator did not have all the required training for her assistant and those are 18 hours of training and at least 10 of those hours of diverse learners.” — what has changed since then?

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

Nov 13, 2023 — Renewal - Full Review Visit

30 violations cited · view state record

30 violations

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Violation
The educator did not have all the required training for her assistant and those are 18 hours of training and at least 10 of those hours of diverse learners.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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There are not only EEC approved persons on the premises when the educator had an adult present during the renewal visit. The educator stated that the adult person came to help her with the cooking for the children.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Violation
The licensor reviewed four of the children progress reports. One of the children progress report was not available.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Violation
Staff Records
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
Persons on Premises
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
Evacuation Logs
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
Parent Handbook
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
First Aid Kit (FCC)
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
Stairways
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
Ongoing Professional Development
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Violation
Supervision - Judgement
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Violation
Space (health risks) - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Violation
The educator is conducting monthly evacuations. The evacuation is not accurate when the educator is not: 1.alternating exits, floor, and time of evacuation 2. the meeting place is not the same, (meeting place should always be the same) 3. log is not stating how long the evacuation is taking
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Violation
The licensor reviewed the children attendance and they are documented accurately. The educator is not keeping attendance for her assistant noting time in and out
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Violation
The licensor reviewed four of the children records. 1.One of the records is not complete when pages are not filled out. The general permission is not complete accurate when the child is not allowed to use the educator's yard and the parent signed the following "I do not want my child to be taken off the child care premises". 2. One of the children enrollment is not accurate when the general permission is not specific on where the child can go, insted it says " the enrollment says "anywhere i trust the her with my children" 3.One of the children enrollment is not updated, when the parent last signature was 6/20/22. The same child physical is not upated, when the last physical was July 28, 2022. 4. One of the children enrollment was not updated when the parent last signature was 3/7/22.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
The educator did not have the parent handbook.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Violation
The educator did not have an emergency plan.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Violation
The first aid kit was not complete when the family contact (children)information was not available
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Violation
The licensor observed the water temperature exceeds 120.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Violation
The stairs was not gated on the first floor.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Violation
The required posting did not list: 1.the poison control number 2. the emergency back up person
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Violation
The educator completed the 10 hours of diverse learners to renew this license. The assistant did not have the 10 hours of diverse learners required by EEC. The assistant renewed the license last year.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Violation
The educator did not use good judgement when she had an adult present who was apparently helping with the day care children. The adult female held one of the children.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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The indoor space was not free from immediate health risks when the licensor observed a roach and ant spray in the basement stairs within children reach.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.

Jul 24, 2020 — Follow-up Visit

20 violations cited · view state record

20 violations

Violation
Violation
Required Postings - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
Ongoing Professional Development
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
CPR/First Aid - R Apr 2025
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
Chipping and Peeling Paint
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
Room Temperature
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
Electric outlets covered, no frayed electrical cords
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Violation
Exits (evacuation route)
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Violation
Heating Safety
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Violation
Observations from original visit on 2020-01-21: CPR exp; 6/27/2019 First exp: 10/9/20 Assistant [REDACTED] CPR 10/21/2020 First aid exp: 9/26/2020 Corrective Plan received on 2020-03-05: she is up to date. Observations from follow up visit on 7/24/2020: CPR Exp. 6/27/2019 First Aid Exp. 10/9/2020 The educator reported that she will not be working with an assistant at this time because her license capacity will be decreased to 5 children. Certified Assistant A: CPR Exp. 9/26/2019 First Aid Exp. 9/26/2020 Certified Assistant B: CPR Exp. 5/6/2021 First Aid Exp. 12/11/2019
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Observations from original visit on 2020-01-21: Observed open stairs to the basement not safely constructed that has an opening that gives access to the children to go through. Corrective Plan received on 2020-03-05: it is fixed. Observations from follow up visit on 7/24/2020: The open space in the handrail on the stairway has been covered. 1. No safety gate at the bottom of the stairway.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Observations from original visit on 2020-01-21: Observed peeling paint (front and back of the house outside, the basement entrance, basement frame back exit) Corrective Plan received on 2020-03-05: I did it. 1. Licensor observed peeling paint on the frame of the door located at the rear exit in the basement. 2. Licensor observed peeling paint on the frame of the door located in the living room on the first floor.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Observations from original visit on 2020-01-21: The water temperature is above 120F Corrective Plan received on 2020-03-05: everything is fine. Observations from follow up visit on 7/24/2020: The water temperature exceeds the 120 degrees F.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Violation
No air conditioner in the basement. There are two small windows in the basement, but are not being used for ventilation.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Observations from original visit on 2020-01-21: Observed uncovered outlet in the kitchen. Observed light in the basement with an electrical cord hanging. Observed an electrical cord on the wall in the basement within child reach Corrective Plan received on 2020-03-05: I already fixed that. Observations from follow up visit on 7/24/2020: Licensor observed the following: 1. Floor lamp with electrical cord accessible to the children in the living room on the first floor. 2. Uncovered electrical outlets in the living room and in the kitchen on the first floor.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Observations from original visit on 2020-01-21: observed back exit from the kitchen not clear of obstructions with the following; television, vacuum, glass table, and clutter. Corrective Plan received on 2020-03-05: EVERYTHING IS CLEAN. Observations from follow up visit on 7/24/2020: The evacuation route through the kitchen on the first floor is not obstructed. 1. The exits on the first floor are not labeled. 2. The rear evacuation route in the basement is obstructed by a crib and diaper changing station, diaper changing table and a water/sand table.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Violation
No heating system in the basement. The educator was planning to use a portable heater.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Violation
Observations from original visit on 2020-01-21: The required postings are missing as will need to be posted. Corrective Plan received on 2020-03-05: I already did it. Observations from follow up visit on 7/24/2020: The emergency telephone numbers form needs to be updated with new address.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Observations from original visit on 2020-01-21: Observed module 2 missing for assistant [REDACTED] Corrective Plan received on 2020-03-05: she is waiting to do it, they dont have in spanish until abril. Observations from follow up visit on 7/24/2020: The educator reported that she will not be working with an assistant at this time because her license capacity will be decreased to 5 children. 1. Certified Assistant A is missing FCC Module 2.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.

Jan 21, 2020 — Change of Location Visit

26 violations cited · view state record

26 violations

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First Aid Kit (FCC)
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
Exits (evacuation route)
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
Electric outlets covered, no frayed electrical cords
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
Stairways
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.
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Violation
Chipping and Peeling Paint
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
Outdoor Space - Square Footage
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.
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Violation
Required Postings - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Violation
Ongoing Professional Development
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Violation
CPR exp; 6/27/2019 First exp: 10/9/20 Assistant: [REDACTED] CPR 10/21/2020 First aid exp: 9/26/2020
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
Observed a round ceramic table in the kitchen not assemble with 4 table legs next to it not safely arranged.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Violation
The first aid kit is missing; gauze roller, tape
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Violation
observed back exit from the kitchen not clear of obstructions with the following; television, vacuum, glass table, and clutter.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
Observed uncovered outlet in the kitchen. Observed light in the basement with an electrical cord hanging. Observed an electrical cord on the wall in the basement within child reach
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
CPR/First Aid - R Apr 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Equipment, materials and furnishings - Play Materials
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Observed an open trash barrel in the bathroom observed an unlock cabinet with the following; cleaning product, soap, hair product. Observed the water temperature in the bathroom exceeding 120f Observed clutter in the porch (kitchen exit) Observed working tools in the kitchen accessible to the children Observed hanging cord on one of the window in the basement. Observed hanging electric wires in the basement Observed basement with the following; hot water tank, oil tank, uncover support poles, cement floors, Sharpe edges on the floor, clutter by the exit, and step tool accessible to the children. Observed the basement with no heat.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Violation
Observed open stairs to the basement not safely constructed that has an opening that gives access to the children to go through.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
The water temperature is above 120F
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
Observed peeling paint (front and back of the house outside, the basement entrance, basement frame back exit)
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Violation
The following were observed in the outdoor space; yard not gated Trash Refrigerator accessible to the children
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Observed the yard not clean and the following were observed; refrigerator, trash, and not clean from snow
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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The required postings are missing as will need to be posted.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Violation
Observed module 2 missing for assistant [REDACTED]
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.