Pumpkin Patch Child Care & Learning Center- Cromwell
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I'm an elementary school teacher who has worked at many daycare centers, preschools, etc. and I was VERY picky about where my child was going to go for daycare. My son has been going to the Pumpkin Patch since he was 4 months old and I trust them with every fiber of my being! The teachers are wonderful, they are attentive to my constant emails and questions, my son is always happy to arrive and always sad to leave (even at 18 months!). The snacks are great, the price for tuition is very reasonable, and I love the feeling of welcomeness and support you get when you speak with any employee or the owner! We are looking for a new home and are basing our location around still being able to use the daycare! I would recommend them any day!
If I could give this center 0 stars then I would! I had my child at this center from the infant classroom all the way up to preschool graduation, but when ownership changed in mid 2016 everything went down hill. A lot of the regular teachers left and my child was thrown with random new teachers for the remainder of her time there. It was very concerning to see all of the teachers that my child was so attached to, suddenly leave, but then children started leaving as well.
The management team prior to the ownership change had a good rapport with the families, unlike the new owner. The new owner seems unapproachable and standoffish. I know that I am not the only dissatisfied parent, as I watched the enrollment drop lower and lower as time went on.
It has recently come to my attention that students were transported on a field trip without proper child seats and without parents being informed ahead of time about the way their children were being transported.
As a parent, I would not recommend this center to anyone!!!
This is a horrible place to send your children. When walking around the building all the toys are outdated and on the daily information sheet they kids are given cereal almost every day for snack. When I walk in to pick up my daughter you can hear constant yelling going on upstairs it's very uncomfortable.
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About the Provider
Premium Preschool at a Smart Price!
Full-time, Part-time & Occasional Care
State Licensed Since 1979
6:30 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.
Preschool Curriculum Praised by Elementary Teachers
Programs for Infants to 12 Years: childcare for infants, toddlers, and two year olds, full and half day preschool, before and after school care, summer camp
Pumpkin Patch Preschool & Child Care Centers is a family owned business that has been in the business of serving families for over 36 years. We provide children with quality childcare in a safe, nurturing and stimulating atmosphere. Our centers are state licensed and conveniently located with an emphasis on personalized service to our families. Call us today to schedule a tour and allow us to help you navigate the child care process!
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Hours of Operation
- Monday06:30:00-18:00:00
- Tuesday06:30:00-18:00:00
- Wednesday06:30:00-18:00:00
- Thursday06:30:00-18:00:00
- Friday06:30:00-18:00:00
- 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.
| Date | Type | Case # | Resolution Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-09 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2794914 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-9a(a)(2-3)] - The written permission of the parent(s) shall be required prior to the administration of the nonprescription topical medication shall be kept on file at the facility for each child administered a nonprescription topical medication. The parent(s) shall be immediately notified of any medication error, and notified of such error in writing not more than seventy two hours after the medication error occurred, and such medication error shall be documented in the child’s record. The medication shall be stored in the original container and shall contain the following information on the container or packaging indicating the individual child’s name; the name of the medication; and directions for the medication’s administration. The medication shall be stored away from food and inaccessible to children. Any unused portion of the medication shall be returned to the parent(s). Any expired medication shall be destroyed in a safe manner or returned to the parent. - 159- Non-Pres | |||
| 2025-08-05 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2635723 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E)] - An individual plan of care for any child with special health care needs or disabilities when it is necessary that special care be taken or provided while a child is in attendance shall be developed and implemented with the child's parent(s) and health care provider and updated, as necessary. The plan shall include appropriate care of the child to prevent and respond to a medical or other emergency and shall be signed by the parent and program staff responsible for the care of the child. - 040- Individual care plan- signed by parents/staff [19a-79-3a(d)6)(C), (e)(1-6), 7a(e)(17), 10(g)(8)] - The operator shall post the following items in a conspicuous place, accessible to the public: the license, the OEC complaint procedure, menus, No Smoking signs, the plan for administrative oversight, the radon test, the OEC Inspection report (posted or available), the safe sleep policy and the OEC Developmental Milestones document. - 018-Postings [19a-79-4a(a)(1)] - A file sha | |||
| 2024-08-22 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2455968 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-7a(h)(2)] - Where swings, seesaws or climbing apparatus are used, the surface in the space shall be protected with a minimum of eight (8) inches of impact absorbing materials. - 088-Impact Absorbing Material under Equipment [19a-79-5a(a)(1)(A) through (C)] - The operator of a child care center or group child care home is responsible for maintaining on the licensed premises a current record for each child enrolled. A copy of the record shall be available and provided upon request to the Office of Early Childhood, the child's parent(s) and the local health director. The record shall include enrollment information and permission forms signed and dated by the parent(s). - 032-Enrollment Information [19a-79-7a(e)(10)] - Potentially hazardous substances in the child care centers and group child care homes shall be stored in a separate locked area. - 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked [19a-79-4a(b)] - A file shall be kept on the licensed premises for each employee of the chil | |||
| 2023-12-14 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - PARTIAL | 2333264 | Closed No Violations |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000-No Violations | |||
| 2023-09-13 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2289699 | Closed No Violations |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000-No Violations | |||
| 2023-08-23 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2281363 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [19a-79-3a(b)(8)(B)] - The operator shall document that the techniques used to manage child behaviors in the facility have been discussed with the child's parent(s) prior to enrollment and reviewed as needed during the period of the child's enrollment. - 004-Documentation of Behavioral Management Techniques Discussed with Parents [19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a] - The building, equipment and services shall be maintained in a good state of repair. A maintenance program shall be established that ensures that the interior, exterior and grounds of the building are maintained, kept clean and orderly, free from accumulations of refuse, dampness, stagnant water, dilapidated structures and other health and safety hazards. - 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe [19a-79-7a(d)(5)] - Any unprotected glass doors, windows or mirrors to which children have access shall be protected. - 054-Glass Protected to 36 [19a-79-9a(b)(5)] - Medication shall be stored in the original child-resistant safety con | |||
| 2022-10-07 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2138618 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E)] - The operator of a child care center or group child care home is responsible for maintaining on the licensed premises a current record for each child enrolled. A copy of the record shall be available and provided upon request to the Office of Early Childhood, the child's parent(s) and the local health director. It shall include an individual plan of care for any child with special health care needs or disabilities, developed with the child's parent(s) and health care provider and updated, as necessary. - 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff) [19a-79-10(e)(1)(2)(3)] - The diapering area shall be an elevated sturdy table or counter equipped with a safety rail. Infants and toddlers shall be diapered at a diapering area used only for this purpose and located in the program area. Each diapering area shall have a non-porous surface and be kept in good repair. - 119-Sturdy/Safety Rail/Nonporous/Exclusive Use [19a-79-10(e)(8) and/or 19a-79-10(e)(10)] - Diaperi | |||
| 2022-05-05 | Self-Reported | 2022-301 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: 24-Staffing- Supervision - [19a-79-4a(c)]<br/> | |||
| 2021-11-23 | Self-Reported | 2021-847 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: 22-Staffing- Ratios - [19a-79-4a(c)]<br/> | |||
| 2021-11-05 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2013006 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-7a(e)(5)] - Rugs, if used, shall be secured to the floor. - 070-Rugs Secured [19a-79-7a(g)] - All equipment shall be of such design and material as to be readily cleaned and safe for children. Equipment shall not be colored or covered by any poisonous material. Equipment shall be sturdy, safely constructed and free from protruding nails, rust, toxic material and other hazards. - 082-Equipment Clean/Good Repair/Safe/Non-toxic [19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2)] - A written plan for consultation services shall be developed, signed annually by the consultant and implemented. These services shall include an early childhood educational consultant, a health consultant, a dentist or dental hygienist consultant, a social service consultant, and a registered dietitian consultant for those programs that serve meals. Consultative services shall include annual review of written policies, plans and procedures, annual review of education programs, availability by telecommunication for a | |||
| 2021-10-04 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - PARTIAL | 2001014 | Closed No Violations |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000 No Violations | |||
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