Recognition of Excellence · Hollywood, FL · 2026

The Pumpkin Shell #3

1924 Monroe St, Hollywood, FL 33020
🏆 Ranked #37 in Hollywood · 6.0 / 10 overall
Awards Earned
Best Infant Care
Best Infant Care
Earned the highest infant care score in Hollywood. This dimension focuses on caregiver ratios, responsiveness, feeding and sleep routines, and parent feedback specific to infant rooms.
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The Pumpkin Shell #3 is a long-running licensed childcare center (est. 1989) in Hollywood's Parkside neighborhood, serving infants through school-age children. It holds Gold Seal accreditation and accepts VPK and subsidized care. Parent experiences are mixed: many praise the attentive staff and nurturing environment, while some recent reviews raise concerns about management. DCF license C17BO0089 confirmed.

Safety6.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care7.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion7.0
Management5.0
Culture6.0
Class sizes6.0
Extracurriculars5.0
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