The Peppermint Tree Child Development Center
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📞 (732) 929-2500Reviews
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About the Provider
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.
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!
Hours of Operation
- Monday07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Tuesday07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Wednesday07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Thursday07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Friday07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-15 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-08-05 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2026-02-04 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-11-25 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-01-22 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-12-02 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-07-17 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-07-10 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-06-28 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-06-28 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-06-28 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(3) | Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually, including implementing group size limits and primary caregiver responsibilities. - 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. |
| 2023-06-20 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-05-24 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-05-24 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-05-24 | Violation | 3A:52-6.6(a)(1) | 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. - The methods of guidance and discipline used shall: be positive. |
| 2023-05-24 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(1) | Based on information, retrain all staff on the center's discipline policy. - Topics of orientation training shall include supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a). |
| 2023-05-24 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(2) | Based on information, retrain all staff from an outside source on recognizing and reporting possible incidents of child abuse and neglect. - 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. |
| 2022-04-07 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2021-05-13 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-04-13 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
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