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Make Way For Ducklings

455 Island Pond Road, Springfield, MA 011184.9· 30 reviews
licensed capacity
100
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2021

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About Make Way For Ducklings

Make Way For Ducklings is a licensed child care center in Springfield, Massachusetts. The state has licensed it since August 6, 2021, for up to 100 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. It describes its programs: part-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care.

Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care publishes its inspection reports on its own website; the link is in the inspections section below.

Preschool / pre-KAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license. Ages it lists: 15 months of age through the age of 5
Ask when you call: rates, current openings and staff-to-child ratio.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Licensed capacity
100 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Monday-Friday 7:30am to 4:30pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: 15 months of age through the age of 5
ProgramsPart-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
EnrichmentPhysical Education classes, Music and Movement classes
StaffAll staff are licensed by the Department of Early Education and Care of Massachusetts, trained in First Aid and CPR
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
DiscountsSibling discount of $20.00 per month
MoreFounded 1981
Licensed capacity100 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Make Way For Ducklings has not listed its tuition.

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition.

State record

Inspection reports for Make Way For Ducklings

Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Center-based Care license
Capacity
100 children
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
2021
License number
#P-254542
See the state's record

Inspections

Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

Massachusetts publishes its inspection reports on its own site. Read them there.

Copied from Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care on October 2, 2026. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Make Way For Ducklings

Is Make Way For Ducklings licensed?

Yes. Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed August 6, 2021.

Does Make Way For Ducklings have inspection violations?

Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

How many children can Make Way For Ducklings care for?

100, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.

Does Make Way For Ducklings accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Make Way For Ducklings' hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Make Way For Ducklings cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (413) 732-2182 to ask.

What is Make Way For Ducklings' phone number?

(413) 732-2182.

Where is Make Way For Ducklings?

455 Island Pond Road, Springfield, MA 01118. The nearest other daycare we list is Champion Child Care, 0.5 miles away.

Sources: Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (license).