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Carter, Althea home daycare inspections in Westfield, MA — KinderFax

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Carter, Althea

Westfield MA 01085 · License #P-183635 · Home-based · Family Child Care

Current

Capacity 10 childrenLast inspected Sep 23, 2025

Contact

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Address: Westfield MA 01085 · 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

0.7

Massachusetts average

3.8

Inspection history & violations

Source: Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care

Sep 23, 2025 — Monitoring Visit

No violations cited · view state record

Clean

Jan 14, 2025 — Monitoring Visit

2 violations cited · view state record

2 violations

Violation
Violation
EEC Assistant
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
Educator was working with an assistant with no assistant file on premise. Assistant is currently working with assistant that is expired but currently under review. (Assistant waiting on medical form.)
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.

Dec 20, 2023 — Renewal - Full Review Visit

No violations cited · view state record

Clean

Oct 14, 2022 — Monitoring Visit

No violations cited

Substantiated complaints

Complaint

Unknown

Disposition: No

Complaint

Unknown

Disposition: No

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

1The Jan 14, 2025 inspection noted: “EEC Assistant” — what has changed since then?
2The Dec 19, 2019 inspection noted: “CPR/First Aid - R Apr 2025” — 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 19, 2019 — Change of Location Visit

16 violations cited · view state record

16 violations

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Violation
CPR/First Aid - R Apr 2025
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
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.
Violation
Violation
Chipping and Peeling Paint
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
Porches and Decks
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
The educator's CPR certification expired July 17, 2019. The educator's first aid certification expires July 18, 2020
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
Exit signs need to be posted and be clearly visible.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
The licensor did observe one cord in the playroom that needs to be concealed and not accessible to the children. There were cords exposed in the living room area connected to the TV. The licensor noted some electrical outlets located in the licensing space area that were in need of covers.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Violation
The educator needs to secure the cabinet in the bathroom under the sink and remove all products from the bathroom that would be in reach of children.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation
The stairway has some peeling paint.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Violation
The licensor observed water temperatures to in access of 150 degrees.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Violation
The licensor observed the outdoor siding to have peeling paint.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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Violation
The licensor observed peeling paint on the front porch.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.