First After School Care
Licensed for 67 children from 5 years to 14 years. Takes CCFA.
90 Berkshire Ave, Springfield, MA, 01109
Listing details last changed Aug 2, 2026
First After School Care is a center-based child care program in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Capacity
67
Ages
5 years to 14 years
License & details for First After School Care
- Facility type
- Center-based care
- Early education and care for young children in a non-residential setting such as a school or community center. Also called group and school age programs. 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
Ages and room sizes at First After School Care
Licensed seats by age group, from the state record. Massachusetts’s staff-to-child ratio is beside each group (1:4 means one staff member for four children).
- School age67 seats, state ratio 1:10
States draw age groups in different places. Where a group spans more than one of the state’s rows, the ratio reads as a range. These are the state’s limits, not a promise about this center’s own staffing.
Programs & services
- Public programs
- Childcare subsidy vouchers
License and inspection timeline for First After School Care
First licensed
June 2026
less than a year 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 Springfield
| Measure | This center | Typical in Springfield |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 67 children | 55 children |
| Youngest age served | 5 years | 2 years 9 months |
| Years licensed | 0.3 years | 9.0 years |
Springfield has 72 licensed centers. First After School Care is one of 69 that accept child care subsidy.
Where First After School Care is
Pin placed from the address on the state record.
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Staff-to-child ratios in Massachusetts
Massachusetts sets a maximum number of children per staff member in licensed child care centers. These are the rows for the ages this center serves. 1:4 means one staff member for four children.
- 33–71 months
- 1:10
Rule: 606 CMR 7.10(9)(b) (33 months to school age, full day) (opens in a new tab). This is the state’s limit, not a promise about this center’s own staffing.
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 First After School Care
Check each question off as you ask it. Write the answers in the margin.
Questions parents ask about First After School Care
Does First After School Care accept child care subsidy?
The state record lists First After School Care as accepting child care subsidy, such as Massachusetts's child care subsidy program (CCFA). Confirm with the center before you enroll.
What ages does First After School Care serve?
First After School Care is licensed to care for children from 5 years to 14 years. The state record lists these age groups: 5 years to 14 years.
How many children is First After School Care licensed for?
The state record lists a capacity of 67 children. By age group: 67 school-age children. Capacity is the most the license allows, not how many children are enrolled today.
Is First After School Care licensed, and when was it last inspected?
The Massachusetts record lists First After School Care'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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