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!
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, as the provider may have already addressed some or all issues. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Reinspection | Form |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 157519 | 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. |
| 2023-06-28 | 157519 | 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. |
| 2023-06-28 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-06-20 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-05-24 | 153813 | 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. |
| 2023-05-24 | 153813 | 3A:52-6.6(a)(1) | The methods of guidance and discipline used shall: be positive. |
| 2023-05-24 | 153813 | 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). |
| 2023-05-24 | 153813 | 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. |
| 2023-05-24 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
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