Cruz, Shantel
Licensed for 8 children. Takes CCFA and runs Commonwealth Preschool Partnership Initiative.
Methuen, MA, 01844
Family child care home · address available from the provider
Listing details last changed Jun 28, 2026
Cruz, Shantel is a family child care program in Methuen, Massachusetts.
Capacity
8
License & details for Cruz, Shantel
- Facility type
- Family child care
- Child care provided in someone's home where the caretaker is not related to the children. These programs are licensed by the Department of Early Education and Care. Source: MA Department of Early Education and Care, Licensed and Funded Programs dataset (opens in a new tab)
- License
- Licensed
- License status
- licensed
- Accepts subsidy
- Yes
Programs & services
- Public programs
- State Pre-KChildcare subsidy vouchers
License and inspection timeline for Cruz, Shantel
First licensed
April 2024
2 years on the state record
An inspection is a visit by state licensing staff to check that a program follows health and safety rules. Inspection reports are public records. Where the state record has them, we show the most recent date and how many are on record; the state’s reports have the details.
How it compares in Methuen
| Measure | This center | Typical in Methuen |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 8 children | 48 children |
| Years licensed | 2.5 years | 9.1 years |
Methuen has 19 licensed centers. Cruz, Shantel is one of 16 that offer Pre-K and one of 18 that accept child care subsidy.
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Paying for care in Massachusetts
Child Care Financial Assistance (CCFA) (opens in a new tab) is Massachusetts’s child care subsidy program. Agency: Department of Early Education and Care (EEC); waitlist via MyChildCareMA, managed by Mass211 with CCRRs.
The state record lists this center as accepting subsidy. Confirm with the center before you enroll.
Tour checklist for Cruz, Shantel
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Questions parents ask about Cruz, Shantel
Does Cruz, Shantel accept child care subsidy?
The state record lists Cruz, Shantel as accepting child care subsidy, such as Massachusetts's child care subsidy program (CCFA). Confirm with the center before you enroll.
Does Cruz, Shantel offer Pre-K or Head Start?
The state record lists Cruz, Shantel as taking State Pre-K (Commonwealth Preschool Partnership Initiative). Ask the center about openings and how to apply.
How many children is Cruz, Shantel licensed for?
The state record lists a capacity of 8 children. Capacity is the most the license allows, not how many children are enrolled today.
Is Cruz, Shantel licensed, and when was it last inspected?
The Massachusetts record lists Cruz, Shantel's license status as licensed. The state's own reports have the details.
Where this information comes from
Licensing details on this page come from public records kept by Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (opens in a new tab)
This information is sourced from public records and may be incomplete or out of date. For the most current and accurate details, please verify directly with Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care or contact the center directly. Clear Day does not rate, rank or endorse any center.
Data updated Nov 1, 2026 · Source: Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care public records · Check this license on EEC Licensed Child Care Search (Massachusetts) (opens in a new tab) · How we compile this →
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