Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
Pumpkin Patch Infant Care Center
Avenel, NJ
· Middlesex County
95-97 Avenel Street,
Avenel, NJ 07001
Quick Facts
Capacity
59 children
Age Range
0 - 6 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1
Missing details such as transportation or rates? Suggest an update to help other families.
Contact Information
📞 (732) 750-2996
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
12PUM0001
License Issued
Feb 24, 2025
Active Through
Feb 24, 2028
Issued By
New Jersey Department of Children & Families
District Office
New Jersey Dept of Children and Families - Office of Licensing
Reviews
Maria
2019-06-05 01:20:32
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have used this provider for more than 6 months
My daughter has been enrolled with Pumpkin Patch for close to a year now. I couldn't be more happier with this daycare. All staff is cheerful and helpful. Miss Sandi the director is absolutely wonderful. She is always keeping us informed with any special events and always lets us no if any contagious viruses are going around. I would highly recommend this center!
Lucy
2016-01-20 14:29:30
★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
I have used this provider for less than 6 months
My som was infected with hand mouth foot disease at this place and i was not informed of the contamination until AFTER I called and asked about any recent illnesses. NOBODY apologized including Sandy, who runs the facility. If you want your child covered in blisters and bumps then this may be the location you want. Pissed and disappointed.
106 out of 203 think this review is helpful
Was this helpful?
Yes
No
Write a Review
Write a review about Pumpkin Patch Infant Care Center. Let other families know what's great, or what could be improved. Please read our brief review guidelines to make your review as helpful as possible.
Review Policy: ChildcareCenter.us does not actively screen or monitor user reviews, nor do we verify or edit content.
Reviews reflect only the opinion of the writer. We ask that users follow our
review guidelines.
Providers are welcome to respond to parental reviews, however we ask that they identify themselves as the provider.
About the Provider
At the Pumpkin Patch Child Care Center, your child will learn and grow through various structured activities. We offer several different programs from daycare and pre-kindergarten to before and after school care to meet your child's age and educational needs as they continue to grow.
Hours of Operation
- Monday06:30 AM - 07:00 PM
- Tuesday06:30 AM - 07:00 PM
- Wednesday06:30 AM - 07:00 PM
- Thursday06:30 AM - 07:00 PM
- Friday06:30 AM - 07:00 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-17 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-10-08 | Other,Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-08-26 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-01-28 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-12-19 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-11-19 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-10-08 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-09-09 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-07-29 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-01-24 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-12-04 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-11-08 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-09-20 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-08-30 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-08-09 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-07-10 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-07-10 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-05-17 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-04-12 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-04-12 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-04-12 | Violation | 3A:52-4.3(c) | Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times in Room 2. - The following staff/child ratios shall apply, except as specified in 3A:52-4.3(d) through (f):Age Staff/Child RatioUnder 18 months - 1:418 months up to 2 ½ years - 1:62 ½ years up to 4 years - 1:104 years - 1:125 years and older - 1:15 |
| 2023-04-12 | Violation | 3A:52-4.4(a)(2) | Ensure that a primary caregiver is assigned to each group of four infants in Room 1. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply for infants (under 18 months of age) and toddlers (18 months to 2½ years of age): a group shall consist of four infants or six toddlers to whom a primary caregiver has been assigned. |
| 2023-04-12 | Violation | 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(vi) | Ensure infants are securely fastened in seating in Room 1. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, feeding requirements for centers serving children less than 18 months of age are as follows: a child who, because of age or developmental readiness, no longer needs to be held for feeding shall be provided with an infant seat, high chair with safety strap, or other age-appropriate seating apparatus, which meets the standards of a recognized safety organization (such as the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association, the American Society for Testing and Materials, or the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission). |
| 2023-04-12 | Violation | 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(iv)(1) | Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the child's name and date in Room 4. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, feeding requirements for centers serving children less than 18 months of age are as follows: for bottles, each child's bottle(s) shall be labeled with the child's name and dated. |
| 2023-04-12 | Violation | 3A:52-6.3(a)(12)(ii) | Ensure that each child's sippy cup is labeled with the child's name in Room 4. - All centers shall comply with the following requirements, the center shall ensure that these safety and sanitation practices are followed: sippy cups shall be labeled with the child’s name. |
| 2023-04-12 | Violation | 3A:52-6.1(e) | Ensure that pacifiers are removed when children are crawling or walking in Room 1. - The center shall ensure that pacifiers are removed when the children are crawling or walking. |
| 2023-04-12 | Violation | 3A:52-6.4(b)(2)(iii)(4) | Ensure that all sleeping mats are stored so that there is no contact with the sleeping surface of another mat or that the mats are disinfected after each use as required. - The center shall provide sleeping equipment for children over the age of 12 months and under the age of five years, the center shall provide for each child a crib that complies with the Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC), Federal Safety Standards for Full-Size and Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs; 16 CRF 1219 and 1220, which is incorporated herein by reference, and can be obtained through the CPSC's website at http://www.cpsc.gov/businfo/frnotices/fr11/cribfinal.pdf, playpen, cot, mat, or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment that meets the following requirements: each mat used for rest and sleep shall be stored so that there is no contact with the sleeping surface of another mat, or disinfected after each use, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)1. |
| 2023-04-12 | Violation | 3A:52-6.4(f) | Ensure that each child's sleeping equipment is labeled with the child's name in Room 4. - When cribs, playpens, cots, mats or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment are stored with sheets, blankets, or other coverings as single units, at least one item of each unit shall be labeled with child-identifying information. |
| 2023-04-12 | Violation | 3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iii) | Ensure that the center washes and disinfects diapering surfaces after each use in Room 4. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: in addition to the items specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)3, the following equipment items or surfaces shall be washed and disinfected after each use, diapering surfaces. |
| 2023-04-12 | Violation | 3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iv) | Ensure that the center washes and disinfects toys mouthed by infants and toddlers before being given to another child in Room 4. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: in addition to the items specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)3, the following equipment items or surfaces shall be washed and disinfected after each use, toys mouthed by infants and toddlers before being given to another child. |
| 2023-04-12 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(ii) | Ensure that children wash their hands immediately after using the toilet or having their diaper changed in Room 4. - Handwashing requirements are as follows: the center shall ensure that children three months of age and older wash their hands with soap and running water immediately after using the toilet or having diapers changed. |
| 2023-04-12 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(a)(4)(vi) | Ensure that staff wash their hands after coming into contact nasal excretions in Room 2. - Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately after coming into contact with blood, fecal matter, urine, vomit, nasal secretions, or other body fluids or secretions. |
| 2023-04-12 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(ii)(3) | Ensure that diapering surfaces are in good repair throughout the center. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: diapering requirements for centers serving children who are not toilet trained are as follows, diapering area and surface requirements are as follows, the diapering surface shall be flat, smooth, clean, dry, non-absorbent, and in good repair. |
| 2023-04-12 | Violation | 3A:52-4.10(a)(1) | Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for all staff within two weeks of hire. - The sponsor or sponsor representative, and each staff member shall complete a signed consent form provided by the Department that indicates the identifying information necessary to conduct a CARI background check, including the person’s name, address, date of birth, sex, race, and Social Security number. Pursuant to the Federal Privacy Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-579), the Department shall advise each such person that the disclosure of his or her Social Security number is voluntary, and that the Social Security number will only be used for the purpose of conducting a CARI background check. |
| 2023-04-12 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(1) | Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually. - Topics of orientation training shall include supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a). |
| 2023-04-12 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(d)(1) | Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually. - In lieu of the child care staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(b), the director, head teacher(s), group teacher(s), and program supervisor(s) shall each complete 20 hours of staff development each year. Recommended topics of training for these staff include educational and physical activity. |
| 2023-04-12 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(o)(1) | Ensure that at least two staff have current first aid and CPR certifications and are present at all times at the center. - First aid requirements are as follows: at least two staff members who have current certified basic knowledge of first aid principles and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as defined by a recognized health organization (such as the American Red Cross), shall be in the center at all times when enrolled children are present. |
| 2023-04-12 | Violation | 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) | Ensure that all Epi-pens are stored in their original boxes with the child's name and prescription, accompanied by a special care plan and that two are present when required. - The center shall develop and follow a policy on the administration of medication and health care procedures to children, which shall include the following provisions: the center shall store prescribed epinephrine pens in their original boxes with the child’s name and prescription. A special care plan or other documentation from a health care provider shall accompany the epinephrine pen. If two epinephrine pens are required, both shall be available. Each center under the jurisdiction of N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.5 shall store back-up epinephrine pens on site consistent with the requirements stated at N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.5.e(1). |
| 2023-04-12 | Violation | 3A:52-3.4(a) | Ensure that the center has a current comprehensive general liability insurance policy and maintains the documentation on file. - The sponsor or sponsor representative shall secure comprehensive general liability insurance coverage for the center and shall maintain on file a copy of the insurance policy or documentation of current insurance coverage. |
| 2023-04-12 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(l)(1) | Ensure that the center has written emergency plans in a readily accessible location that includes evacuation, disaster and lockdown procedures. - Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall prepare written emergency procedures delineating |
| 2023-04-12 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(18) | Ensure that microwave oven is secured in Room 4. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ensure that microwave ovens, toaster ovens, and other portable devices used to heat or prepare food are out of children's reach, secured on a stable surface, and not in use when children are in the area in order to ensure the safety of children. |
| 2023-04-12 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Clean floor in children's bathroom. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair. |
| 2023-04-12 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(16) | Paint the gate between Room 2 and Room 3. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: walls shall be painted or otherwise covered whenever there is evidence of |
| 2023-04-12 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(p) | Remove storage from children's bathroom. - Play equipment, materials, and furniture for indoor and outdoor use shall be of sturdy and safe construction, non-toxic, free of hazards, and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. The center may not use play equipment intended for outdoor use indoors. |
| 2023-04-12 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(7) | Provide and maintain the resilient surfacing and use zones under all play equipment as required. - Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall comply with the Playground Safety Subcode of the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, as specified in N.J.A.C. 5:23-11. |
| 2023-04-12 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) | Ensure exposed wood is inaccessible to children in Play Area. - Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the building, land, walkways, and outdoor play area shall be free from hazards to the health, safety or well-being of the children. |
| 2023-04-12 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(i)(8) | Submit a current Safe Building Interior Certification issued by the DOH. - Environmental condition precautions are as follows: at the time of the initial application, any renewal application, relocation of an existing licensed center, and, as determined by the Office of Licensing, on a case-by-case basis, the facility operator shall submit to the Office of Licensing a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the Department of Health that indicates that no further remediation is needed for the interior of the building in which the center is located. |
| 2022-07-18 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-06-07 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-03-07 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-01-26 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-01-26 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-01-24 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-01-24 | Monitoring,Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-01-24 | Monitoring,Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2021-11-16 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-10-08 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-08-12 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-07-01 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2020-03-12 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-02-04 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-12-18 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
If you are a provider and believe any information is incorrect, please contact us. We will research your concern and make corrections accordingly.
Looking for Child Care?
Helpful Resources
How to Choose a Child Care Center
Read article →
Questions to Ask During a Tour
Read article →
Licensing Guide
Read article →