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License #P-266721 · Center · Center-Based Care
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This provisional license renewal visit inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
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Data synced from Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care on Jul 10, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
Chipped paint was observed in several areas in the gross motor area (on stage, on base of stage) In Massachusetts, child care programs located in buildings built before 1978 must comply with the Massachusetts Lead Law (M.G.L. c.111, §197). This means they must be inspected for lead hazards and, if hazards are found, the property owner must remove or cover them. Child care centers cannot operate in spaces with lead paint hazards, and compliance certificates are required before licensing. The programs' lead inspection from 3/3/2025 indicates that there is some level of lead paint on the stage area. The gross motor area is labeled "auditorium" on the lead inspection report.
Chipped paint
The program did not have a current building inspection. Every program that is not located in a residence and every program that has a licensed capacity of more than 10 children must provide a certificate of inspection from the Department of Public Safety or the local building inspector certifying that the facility complies with the State Building Code (780 CMR). The certificate must indicate the maximum capacity of the facility, compliance with the State Building Code, the date of inspection, and the signature/approval of the building inspector or Department of Public Safety.
There was an unsecured tarp on the playground (covering a large mound of collected leaves) that could pose a hazard as 1) the tarp can be a tripping hazard (holes in tarp) 2) suffocation hazard 3) leaves can house bugs that bite and sting. Tiny worms and other arthropods, like red mites, can also be found in leaf piles and may worsen allergic conditions like asthma and rhinitis (runny nose, congestion, sneezing, and itchy nose). In addition, in the United States, ticks are endemic. During the fall, many insects, including ants, various types of beetles, and centipedes, find shelter under fallen leaves. Among these, ticks are the most dangerous creatures lurking in leaf piles because they can transmit diseases like Lyme disease In addition, wet leaves (or leaves under a tarp that may prevent them from drying) can house spores that grow on decomposing leaves or those wet from rain or dew and can turn them into a breeding ground for mold. PLEASE SEE THE FOLLOWING POLICY: https://www.mass.gov/doc/playground-safety-for-center-based-funded-programs/download