Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
Pumpkin Preschool Of Shelton
Shelton, CT
· Fairfield County
100 BEARD SAWMILL ROAD,
Shelton, CT 06484
Quick Facts
Capacity
112 children
Age Range
6 weeks-8 years
Rate Range
Infant / Toddler (< 3 years) - $280<br/>
Preschool (3 - 5 years) - $235<br/>
Type of Care
Preschool, School Age, Under 3 Years
Transportation
Near Public Transportation, School Transportation
Languages
English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
Elevate Level
Member
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
DCCC.15725
Active Through
Mar 31, 2030
Issued By
Connecticut Department of Public Health
District Office
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing
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About the Provider
Pumpkin Preschool, Inc., established 1988 in Fairfield, Connecticut We follow the highest standards of childcare and early childhood education that have been set forth in the country.
Additional Information:
Education Level(s): Bachelor's Degree, Early Childhood Education, Associates Degree
Hours of Operation
- Monday07:00:00-18:00:00
- Tuesday07:00:00-18:00:00
- Wednesday07:00:00-18:00:00
- Thursday07:00:00-18:00:00
- Friday07:00:00-18:00:00
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Case # | Resolution Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-08 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2758323 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000-No Violations | |||
| 2026-02-11 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2728368 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F)] - An education consultant shall be available to the operator and program staff for advice and support regarding the educational content and practice of the program. A person needs to apply for approval to be an education consultant. Program staff shall not serve as education consultants for programs in which they provide direct care or direct program supervision in a non-consultative role; or in a program with the same operator as a program in which they provide direct care or direct program supervision in a non-consultative role. Specific duties of the education consultant shall include, but not be limited to making, at a minimum, annual site visits to the facility, reviewing daily plans, curriculum documents, and educational policies for the developmental and age appropriate practices, observing program staff interactions, use of materials and equipment, implementation of plans and approaches to classroom management; and providing feedback on documentation | |||
| 2025-01-28 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2541610 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E)] - An individual plan of care for any child with special health care needs or disabilities when it is necessary that special care be taken or provided while a child is in attendance shall be developed and implemented with the child's parent(s) and health care provider and updated, as necessary. The plan shall include appropriate care of the child to prevent and respond to a medical or other emergency and shall be signed by the parent and program staff responsible for the care of the child. - 040- Individual care plan- signed by parents/staff [19a-79-4a(a)(2)-(h)(1-2)] - Documentation of professional development for each program staff who cares for the children, including new employee orientation and annual training for current program staff on the child care center or group child care home policies, plans and procedures. Program staff, including the director, shall complete health and safety training no later than three months after the date of hire. Written verific | |||
| 2023-12-19 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2337123 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-4a(b)] - A file shall be kept on the licensed premises for each employee of the child care center or group child care home which shall include evidence that the necessary information and documentation specified by the Office of Early Childhood in order to conduct background checks has been submitted. The operator shall provide to the Office of Early Childhood any information obtained concerning substantiated child abuse or neglect records or criminal convictions upon request. - 018b-Background Checks [19a-79-3a] - The operator of the child care center or group child care home shall be responsible for compliance with the requirements of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies and applicable endorsements in such a manner as to ensure the safety, health and development of the children while in the operator's care. - 001b-Administration-Ensuring the safety, health & development of children | |||
| 2023-12-12 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2329276 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-9a(a)(2)] - The written permission of the parent(s) shall be required prior to the administration of the nonprescription topical medication and a medication administration record shall be written in ink and kept on file at the facility for each child administered a nonprescription topical medication. - 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR [19a-79-3a(d)(1)] - The operator shall implement and annually review specific written policies, plans and procedures that include daily attendance records for both children and staff showing the specific times of arrival and departure. The operator shall notify the parent(s), staff and the Office of Early Childhood within five (5) days of changes in these policies, plans and procedures. - 007-Daily Attendance Records: Children/Staff [19a-79-9a(a)(3)] - Nonprescription Topical Medications shall be stored in the original container and shall be appropriately labeled and shall be stored away from food and i | |||
| 2022-12-20 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2170260 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4)] - Except for nonprescription topical medications, no medication shall be administered to a child without the written order of an authorized prescriber and the written permission of the child's parent(s) which shall be on file at the facility. Individual written medication administration records for each child shall be written in ink, reviewed prior to administering each dose of medication and kept on file at the facility for at least two (2) years after the child is no longer attending the program. - 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR [19a-79-7a(e)(10)] - Potentially hazardous substances in the child care centers and group child care homes shall be stored in a separate locked area. - 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked | |||
| 2022-02-25 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2049900 | Closed No Violations |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000 No Violations | |||
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