Desmond, Barbara
Licensed for 10 children.
Somerville, MA, 02143
Family child care home · address available from the provider
Listing details last changed Nov 1, 2026
Desmond, Barbara is a family child care program in Somerville, Massachusetts.
Capacity
10
License & details for Desmond, Barbara
- 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
- Not reported as accepting subsidy
License and inspection timeline for Desmond, Barbara
First licensed
August 2005
21 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 Somerville
| Measure | This center | Typical in Somerville |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 10 children | 52 children |
| Years licensed | 21.1 years | 9.5 years |
Somerville has 41 licensed centers.
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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.
Ask this center whether it accepts the program; the state record does not list it.
Tour checklist for Desmond, Barbara
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Questions parents ask about Desmond, Barbara
Does Desmond, Barbara accept child care subsidy?
The Massachusetts record does not list Desmond, Barbara as accepting child care subsidy. That is not the same as a no, so ask the center directly.
How many children is Desmond, Barbara licensed for?
The state record lists a capacity of 10 children. Capacity is the most the license allows, not how many children are enrolled today.
Is Desmond, Barbara licensed, and when was it last inspected?
The Massachusetts record lists Desmond, Barbara'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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