Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
The Pumpkin Patch
Hackettstown, NJ
· Warren County
150 MOUNTAIN AVE,
Hackettstown, NJ 07840
Quick Facts
Capacity
90 children
Age Range
0 - 13 years
Rate Range
$5/HR or $680/Month Full Time Unlimited Hours 10% off for siblings
Type of Care
Before and After School, Daytime, Drop-in Care, Full-Time, Part-Time
Transportation
Field Trips, To/From School
Languages
English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
2
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
21PUM0001
License Issued
Aug 26, 2024
Active Through
Aug 26, 2027
Issued By
New Jersey Department of Children & Families
Accreditation
NORWESCAP
District Office
New Jersey Dept of Children and Families - Office of Licensing
Reviews
Ellen S
2019-07-09 23:58:29
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have used this provider for more than 6 months
Love, love love this Preschool! My kids have been going here since they were babies and I can't say enough good things about them. They treat you like family and my kids always come home with projects or learning activities they did during the day. Margie the director is always there in the morning during drop off and she is very flexible with my crazy work schedule. Definitely recommend them 10000%!
Rachel
2016-04-01 14:20:03
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
I have used this provider for more than 6 months
If I could write a review and give zero stars I would for this school. DO NOT SEND YOUR KIDS HERE. My child attend this school for less then a year and I had nothing but issues. My child was constantly bullied by older children and the adults did NOTHING about it. They tried to potty train my child without speaking to me about it. My child hated going to school and use to cry and carry on whenever I had to leave. They have too many kids in the school to take care of the needs of every child. My child was left in a dirty diaper on several occasions and would have a rash that lasted for over a week. Every time I spoke to the teacher or the owner about this they would always play the blame game. This school is the cheapest in town but you get what you pay for.
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About the Provider
THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN THE PUMPKIN PATCH PRESCHOOL AND SUMMER CAMP.
MY NAME IS MARGIE LAEMMLE AND I AM THE OWNER AND DIRECTOR OF THE PUMPKIN PATCH. WE ORIGINALLY STARTED AS A HOME DAYCARE PROVIDER AND QUICKLY EXPANDED TO A LICENSED CENTER THANKS TO ALL OUR HAPPY AND SATISFIED FAMILIES AND CHILDREN.
LOCATED AT 150 MOUNTAIN AVENUE IN HACKETTSTOWN NEW JERSEY OUR CENTER CONSISTS OF SEVERAL SMALL CLASSROOMS SERVING CHILDREN FROM INFANTS TO 13 YEARS OF AGE. EACH CLASSROOM PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL AND PLAY ACTIVITIES APPROPRIATE FOR YOUR CHILD'S AGE AND STAGE OF DEVELOPMENT. GUIDING THE CLASS WILL BE OUR TRAINED TEACHERS AND CAREGIVERS, WHO WILL LOVE AND NURTURE YOUR CHILD.
WHAT MAKES OUR CENTER SO SPECIAL IS THE OPEN FLOOR PLAN. THIS ALLOWS ALL THE CHILDREN TO INTERACT WITH EACH OTHER AND GIVES OUR TEACHERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO GET TO KNOW ALL THE PARENTS AND CHILDREN.
Additional Information:
OUR PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO MEET THE DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS OF YOUNG CHILDREN.
IT PROVIDES EXPERIENCES TO HELP ENRICH YOUR CHILD'S COGNITIVE AND LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT, AS WELL AS THEIR SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT.
OUR TEACHERS AND CAREGIVERS PROVIDE WARM AND NURTURING CARE, MAKING EACH CHILD FEEL SAFE AND LOVED DURING THEIR TIME SPENT AT THE PUMPKIN PATCH.
WE TRULY BELIEVE PARENTS AND TEACHERS MUST WORK TOGETHER TO HELP OUR CHILDREN GROW AND DEVELOP TO THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.
EACH CHILD DEVELOPS AT THEIR OWN RATE, WHILE HAVING FUN THROUGH PLAY AND DISCOVERY.
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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
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-17 | Relocation | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-08-14 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-07-27 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-07-10 | Monitoring,Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-05-28 | Re-Inspection,TA Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-04-28 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-03-10 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-02-12 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-02-10 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-01-08 | Other,Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-12-18 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-11-26 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-10-20 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-10-17 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-10-01 | Phone Call,Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-09-29 | Monitoring,Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-08-26 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-07-27 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-07-12 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-06-11 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-08-17 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-07-14 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-06-23 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-06-23 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-05-16 | Monitoring,Increase,Space Evaluation | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-05-16 | Monitoring,Increase,Space Evaluation | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-05-16 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(a)(8) | Provide a current life/hazard use registration certificate applicable to the center's licensed capacity and ages served. - The center shall obtain a Life Hazard Use Registration certificate applicable to the center’s licensed capacity and ages served pursuant to the Uniform Fire Safety Act, N.J.S.A. 52:27D-192 et seq. The center shall post this document in a prominent location within the center. |
| 2023-05-16 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(9) | Ensure that the toilet fixtures in the boys restroom are free of rust. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition. |
| 2023-05-16 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) | Ensure that fan vents are cleaned and free of dust in the boys bathroom. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ventilation outlets shall be clean and free from obstructions, and filters shall be replaced when saturated. |
| 2023-05-16 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(c)(2) | Repair or replace broken lightbulb and cover in Room #7 and Room #7 bathroom. - Lighting requirements are as follows: during program activities, at least 20 foot-candles of natural or artificial light shall be provided in all rooms used by the children. This illumination shall be measured three feet above the floor at the farthest point from the light source. |
| 2023-05-16 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(a)(5) | Provide a current fire certificate as required. - The center shall be permitted to obtain a valid fire safety inspection certificate issued by the municipality in which it is located, based on a fire inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months, and submit a copy of the certificate to the Office of Licensing in lieu of a CO or CCO, if the center serves only children 2 ½ years of age or older and is located in a public school building that is used as a public school. |
| 2023-02-21 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-01-27 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-12-13 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-12-13 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-12-13 | Violation | 3A:52-6.1(b)(4) | Ensure that both staff-directed and child-selected activities are provided in Room 7. - The staff member(s) specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5 who are responsible for developing and overseeing the implementation of the center's daily activities shall ensure that both staff-directed and child-selected activities are provided. |
| 2022-12-13 | Violation | 3A:52-7.6(a)(2) | Ensure that parents are notified immediately when a child sustains a head or facial injury, including when a child bumps his or her head. - The center shall take immediate necessary action to protect the child from further harm and shall immediately notify the child's parent(s) when a child sustains a head or facial injury, including when a child bumps his or her head. |
| 2022-12-13 | Violation | 3A:52-4.5(e)(4)(ii) | Ensure that the group teacher assists the head teacher in implementing the center's program. - For early childhood programs the group teacher(s) shall be scheduled and have the authority and responsibility to assist the head teacher in implementing the center's child development and activities program. |
| 2022-12-13 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(1) | Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually, including training on supervising and tracking children. - Topics of orientation training shall include supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a). |
| 2022-12-13 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(11) | Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually, including recognizing and responding to injuries and emergencies. - Topics of orientation training shall include recognizing and responding to injuries and emergencies, including the prevention of and response to emergencies due to food-related allergies and other allergic reactions. |
| 2022-11-18 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-11-18 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-11-18 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(p) | Remove any excess storage from room 8 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. |
| 2022-11-18 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) | Repair the siding coming off near entrance in the outdoor 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. |
| 2022-11-18 | Violation | 3A:52-4.4(a)(2) | Ensure that a primary caregiver is assigned to each group of four infants or six toddlers in room 3. - 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. |
| 2022-11-18 | Violation | 3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iii) | Ensure that the center washes and disinfects diapering surfaces after each use. Ensure center uses one washcloth to wash and another one to disinfect in room 7. - 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. |
| 2022-11-18 | Violation | 3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(i) | Ensure that the center washes and disinfects toilet training chairs and potty seats after each use. - 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, toilet training chairs and potty seats that have first been emptied into a toilet. |
| 2022-11-18 | Violation | 3A:52-7.7(a)(3)(iv) | Ensure that the center washes and disinfects the tables used by the children for eating before each meal. - The schedule for disinfecting shall be as follows: tables used by the children for eating shall be washed and disinfected before each meal. |
| 2022-11-18 | Violation | 3A:52-6.2(a)(2) | Ensure that all materials used by the children are age appropriate, non-toxic and safe for use by children. Ensure rooms 10 is supplied with a minimum of 5 learning areas with 5 different activities in each. - The center shall provide a supply of age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate program equipment including play equipment, child-size furniture and supplies that are non-toxic and safe for use by children in the age groups served. |
| 2022-11-18 | Violation | 3A:52-6.4(b)(1) | Ensure infants sleep in appropriate cribs and not swings in room 3 - The center shall provide sleeping equipment for children 12 months of age and younger, 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 CFR 1219 and 1220, which is incorporated herein by reference, and can be obtained through the CPSC's website at https://www.cpsc.gov/Safety-Education/Safety- Education-Centers/cribs , playpen, or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment that meets the following requirement that |
| 2022-11-18 | 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 3. - 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. |
| 2022-11-18 | Violation | 3A:52-6.4(i) | Cease the use of pacifier straps or other types of attachment devices room 10. - Children shall not use pacifiers with straps or other types of attachment devices. |
| 2022-11-18 | 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 7. - 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. |
| 2022-11-18 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(a)(4)(i) | Ensure that staff wash their hands immediately before preparing or serving food in room 7. - Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately before preparing or serving food. |
| 2022-11-18 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(a)(4)(iii) | Ensure that staff wash their hands immediately after assisting a child in toileting in room 7. - Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately after assisting a child in toileting. |
| 2022-11-18 | Violation | 3A:52-4.11(a)(1) | Ensure that all staff, complete a CHRI background check as required. This pertains to two named staff. - As a condition of securing a license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that a Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) fingerprint background check is completed for himself or herself, and for all staff members at least 18 years of age who are or will be working at the center on a regularly- scheduled basis, to determine whether any such person has been convicted of a crime, as specified in P.L. 2000, c. 77 (N.J.S.A. 30:5B-6.10 to 6.17). The sponsor or sponsor representative and each staff member shall complete the electronic fingerprinting process through the vendor authorized by the State to conduct CHRI background checks through the Division of State Police in the Department of Law and Public Safety and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. |
| 2022-11-18 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(a)(5) | Ensure that all exits and egress areas are unobstructed and that the emergency exit doors are easily operable by the office. - The center shall be permitted to obtain a valid fire safety inspection certificate issued by the municipality in which it is located, based on a fire inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months, and submit a copy of the certificate to the Office of Licensing in lieu of a CO or CCO, if the center serves only children 2 ½ years of age or older and is located in a public school building that is used as a public school. |
| 2022-11-18 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) | Ensure staff handbags are made inaccessible to children throughout the center. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: all corrosive agents, insecticides, bleaches, detergents, polishes, any products under pressure in an aerosol spray can, and any toxic substance shall be stored in a locked cabinet or in an enclosure located in an area not accessible to the children. |
| 2022-11-18 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(9) | Ensure that toilets are maintained in a sanitary condition. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition. |
| 2022-11-18 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(ii)(3) | Ensure that diapering surfaces are in good repair in room 7. - 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. |
| 2022-11-18 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(i)(8) | Submit a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval 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. |
| 2021-07-27 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-06-16 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-05-13 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-04-08 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-03-12 | Monitoring,Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2020-03-02 | No Selection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-02-10 | Monitoring,Space Evaluation | No | Center Inspection |
| 2019-12-31 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-11-21 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
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