The Peppermint Tree Child Development Center - Toms River NJ Regular Child Care Center

1571 PARTRIDGE STREET , TOMS RIVER NJ 08753
(732) 929-2500

About the Provider

Description:

The Peppermint Tree Child Development Center is a state Certified Center, privately owned, non-sectarian, non-denomination center that offers an enriching program developed for young inquisitive minds. We are proud to be a participating center in the National "strengthening families initiative", expanding our vision to serve not only the children but also as a resource for the whole family. Our Certified, experienced teachers have an average tenure of over 15 years at the Peppermint Tree. This not only shows their dedication, but provides a stable environment where your child is immersed in hands on multi-sensory learning experiences that promote the joy of life long learning. The staff is led by owner/director Valerie Frost-Lewis who holds a Master of Science degree in Education with a specialization in Early Childhood Education.

Additional Information:

In addition to our enriching school year programs, we offer a fun summer camp program.  Our facility includes on-site swimming pools for daily water fun, expansive grounds where we’ll play ball games, have scavenger hunts, explore nature, paint on our outdoor easels, and create arts & crafts.  All throughout the summer we offer special events, such as the Carnival, Scavenger Hunts and more.

 

Our experienced staff provides plenty of choices for everyone, and fun for all.

Memories to last a lifetime include enriching and entertaining visitors, such as: a petting zoo, a Storyteller, and we are also the home base of Mr. Scott the Music Man who will visit to bring his fun and energizing music and movement program.  And, many more!  

 


Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 15PEP0001
  • Capacity: 70
  • Age Range: 2 1/2 - 13 years
  • Achievement and/or Accreditations Masters Degree in Early Childhood Education
  • State Rating: 4
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Type of Care: After School, Before School, Before and After School, Daytime, Full-Time, Kindergarten, Part-Time
  • Transportation: Field Trips
  • Current License Expiration Date: Nov 03, 2026
  • District Office: New Jersey Dept of Children and Families - Office of Licensing
  • District Office Phone: 1-877-667-9845 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)
  • Licensor: Christine Boufford (cboufford@preventchildabusenj.org)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Cited Date Abated Regulation Number
2023-06-28 2023-07-17 3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(i)
Environmental condition precautions are as follows: at the time of the initial application, any renewal application, relocation of an existing licensed center and, in the discretion of the Office of Licensing, any other time, the applicant or facility operator shall certify in writing that the center provides a potable water supply provided by a public community water system. If the facility is supplied by a public community water system, the applicant or facility operator shall provide documentation of water testing conducted by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection for water testing for lead and copper from all faucets and other sources used for drinking water or food preparation and at least 50 percent of all indoor water faucets utilized by the center.

Violation Observed: Complete and submit a DCF Drinking Water Testing Checklist and Statement of Assurance and a copy of the center's water testing completed by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection.
2023-06-28 2023-07-10 3A:52-4.8(a)(3)
Topics of orientation training shall include implementing group size limits and primary caregiver responsibilities, as applicable, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.4.

Violation Observed: Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually, including implementing group size limits and primary caregiver responsibilities.
2023-05-24 2023-06-28 3A:52-4.9(a)
The sponsor, sponsor representative, director, or any staff member shall verbally notify the State Central Registry Hotline (1-877 NJ ABUSE/1-877-652-2873) immediately whenever there is reasonable cause to believe that a child has been subjected to abuse or neglect by a staff member, or any other adult, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.9, 8.10, 8.13 and 8.14.

Violation Observed: Based on information, ensure that adequate procedures for incidents are adhered to at all times throughout the center, including recognizing and reporting possible incidents of child abuse and neglect.
2023-05-24 2023-06-28 3A:52-6.6(a)(1)
The methods of guidance and discipline used shall: be positive.

Violation Observed: Based on information, ensure that staff utilize positive methods of guidance and discipline. A named staff utilized physical means to gain compliance which does not follow the Center's Discipline Policy for Positive Guidance and Discipline.
2023-05-24 2023-06-20 3A:52-4.8(a)(1)
Topics of orientation training shall include supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a).

Violation Observed: Based on information, retrain all staff on the center's discipline policy.
2023-05-24 2023-06-20 3A:52-4.8(a)(2)
Topics of orientation training shall include understanding center operations, policies and procedures, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(b)3.

Violation Observed: Based on information, retrain all staff from an outside source on recognizing and reporting possible incidents of child abuse and neglect.
2021-04-13 2021-05-13 3A:52-4.3(a)(1)
The center shall develop and implement an Office of Licensing-approved method to keep track of the location and ensure the safety of all children at all times when under the center’s supervision, including the transfer of supervision from and to parents during arrival and departure and the utilization of off-site locations, including playgrounds and field trips.

Violation Observed: Ensure that staff area aware of the correct number of children in their care at all times.
2021-04-13 2021-05-13 3A:52-4.3(a)(1)
The center shall develop and implement an Office of Licensing-approved method to keep track of the location and ensure the safety of all children at all times when under the center’s supervision, including the transfer of supervision from and to parents during arrival and departure and the utilization of off-site locations, including playgrounds and field trips.

Violation Observed: Ensure that staff area aware of the correct number of children in their care at all times.

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