Child Care Center
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Pumpkin Preschool
Fairfield, CT
· Fairfield County
449 GRASMERE AVENUE,
Fairfield, CT 06824
Quick Facts
Capacity
68 children
Age Range
6 weeks-10 years
Rate Range
Infant / Toddler (< 3 years) - $290<br/>
Preschool (3 - 5 years) - $277<br/>
Type of Care
Preschool, School Age, Under 3 Years
Languages
English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
Elevate Level
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
DCCC.12381
Active Through
Mar 31, 2029
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, Master's Degree, Early Childhood Education, CDD-Child Development Degree, CDA-Child Development Associate, Special 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-24 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2768139 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-5a(a)(3)(A)] - A written report shall be produced and maintained on the licensed premises, and for a period of not less than 2 years, documenting any injuries or accidents that result in an injury to a child, or illness of a child enrolled at the facility, an incident that is required to be reported to DCF. This report shall be available to the OEC upon request and a copy shall be provided to the parent no later than the next business day. - 041- Injury, Illness, Incident, Accident reports [19a-79-9a(b)(3)(A-B)] - 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 three years after the child is no lo | |||
| 2025-09-04 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - PARTIAL | 2652140 | Closed No Violations |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000-No Violations | |||
| 2025-06-17 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2610688 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000-No Violations | |||
| 2025-06-12 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2607173 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-7a(h)(1-9)] - There shall be access to a minimum of seventy-five (75) square feet per child of outdoor space for the number of children using the space at any one time. The outdoor area shall be fenced or protected for safety. Outdoor play equipment shall have a shock absorbing surface, under and around, that shall effectively cushion the fall of a child, except where the child is sitting or standing at ground level. The shock absorbing surface shall be maintained at a depth of at least eight inches, be free of water and not allowed to become compacted. Acceptable shock absorbing surfaces may include mulch, sand, and wood chips. Synthetic material that is less than eight inches in depth, including but not limited to, rubber mats or tiles may be acceptable surfaces provided the operator maintains documentation on the licensed premises that the synthetic material is manufactured for this purpose, installed in accordance with the manufacturer�s specifications and sufficient to cus | |||
| 2024-03-22 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2375684 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [19a-79-10(e)(1)(2)(3)] - The diapering area shall be an elevated sturdy table or counter equipped with a safety rail. Infants and toddlers shall be diapered at a diapering area used only for this purpose and located in the program area. Each diapering area shall have a non-porous surface and be kept in good repair. - 119-Sturdy/Safety Rail/Nonporous/Exclusive Use [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-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a] - The building, equipment and services shall be maintained in a good state of repair. A ma | |||
| 2023-04-03 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2213900 | Closed No Violations |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000 No Violations | |||
| 2022-05-17 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2078313 | Closed No Violations |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000 No Violations | |||
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