The Goddard School

FLEMINGTON, NJLicensed Child Care CenterLicensed

1.2based on state inspection data
Capacity120
Est. price$899/mo

Contact information

Address4 Minneakoning Rd, Flemington, NJ, 08822

CityFLEMINGTON, NJ 08822

CountyHunterdon

Phone908-237-2050

Websitehttps://www.goddardschool.com/schools/nj/flemington/flemington?

Operating details

Capacity120

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 7/13/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High7
  • Medium-High14
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

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4 Minneakoning Rd, Flemington, NJ, 08822, FLEMINGTON, NJ 08822

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Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 7/13/2026

  • High7
  • Medium-High14
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High risk7/13/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including securing the wall vent cover in room 6.

    Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including securing the wall vent cover in room 6. Regulation: (a) Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: 1. The center shall be free of moisture resulting from water leaks or seepage. 2. Floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair. 4. Carpeting shall be securely fastened to the floor. 9. Toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition.

    Not corrected
  2. High risk7/13/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) — Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for one named staff member.

    Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for one named staff member. Regulation: Within two weeks after a new staff member begins working at the center, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department a completed CARI consent form for the new staff member. Until the results of the CARI background check for a new staff member have been received from the Department, the center shall ensure oversight of the new staff member by another staff member, and ensure that person is not left alone to supervise a child or group of children.

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High risk7/13/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iii) — Ensure diapering surfaces are washed and disinfected after each use in room 5.

    Ensure diapering surfaces are washed and disinfected after each use in room 5. Regulation: In addition to the items specified in (a)3 above, the following equipment items or surfaces shall be washed and disinfected after each use: iii. Diapering surfaces;

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-High risk7/13/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure all surfaces are maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, including removing debris from light fixtures in room 7.

    Ensure all surfaces are maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, including removing debris from light fixtures in room 7. Regulation: (a) Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: 1. The center shall be free of moisture resulting from water leaks or seepage. 2. Floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair. 4. Carpeting shall be securely fastened to the floor. 9. Toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition.

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-High risk7/13/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Replace stained ceiling tiles throughout the center.

    Replace stained ceiling tiles throughout the center. Regulation: (a) Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: 1. The center shall be free of moisture resulting from water leaks or seepage. 2. Floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair. 4. Carpeting shall be securely fastened to the floor. 9. Toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition.

    Not corrected
  6. Medium-High risk7/13/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Secure loose ceiling tiles in room 7.

    Secure loose ceiling tiles in room 7. Regulation: (a) Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: 1. The center shall be free of moisture resulting from water leaks or seepage. 2. Floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair. 4. Carpeting shall be securely fastened to the floor. 9. Toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition.

    Not corrected
  7. High risk7/13/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.2(a)(8) — Provide a current life/hazard use registration certificate applicable to the center's licensed capacity and ages served.

    Provide a current life/hazard use registration certificate applicable to the center's licensed capacity and ages served. Regulation: 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.

    Not corrected
  8. High risk7/13/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(l) — Maintain a written emergency plan in a readily accessible location that includes all required components.

    Maintain a written emergency plan in a readily accessible location that includes all required components. Regulation: (l) Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: 1. The center shall prepare written emergency procedures delineating: i. The location of the first aid kit and any additional first aid supplies; ii. The name, address and telephone number of the physician retained by the center or of the health facility to be used in emergencies; iii. An alternate indoor location that operates during the same operating hours as the center. The center shall: (1) Select an alternate indoor location within safe walking distance; or (2) Develop a written procedure for obtaining emergency transportation to the alternate location; iv. The hospital or clinic to which injured or ill children will be taken; v. The telephone numbers for obtaining police, fire, ambulance and poison control services, including the National Poison Emergency Hotline at (800) 222-1222; vi. The location of written authorization from parent(s) for emergency medical care for each child; vii. A diagram showing how the center is to be evacuated in case of emergency from each classroom and the outdoor play area; viii. The location of fire alarms and fire extinguishers; and ix. Procedures for ensuring children’s safety and communicating with parents in the event of evacuation, lockdown, natural or civil disaster, and other emergencies. The procedures shall indicate: (1) The plan for informing parents of their children’s whereabouts; and (2) The local law enforcement agency or emergency management office that has been notified of the center’s identifying information, as specified in (l)3 below. 2. The emergency procedures shall be readily accessible in a designated location within the center. 3. The center shall ensure that the appropriate local law enforcement agency or emergency management office is notified of: i. The center’s name and location; ii. The number, ages, and special needs of children e

    Not corrected
  9. High risk7/13/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) — Complete and maintain on file each staff member's signature attesting to the review of the orientation training upon hire and annually.

    Complete and maintain on file each staff member's signature attesting to the review of the orientation training upon hire and annually. Regulation: (a) Topics of orientation training shall include all of the following: 1. Supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a); 2. Understanding center operations, policies and procedures, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(b)3; 3. Implementing group size limits and primary caregiver responsibilities, as applicable, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.4; 4. Recognizing and reporting child abuse or neglect, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.9; 5. Evacuating the center and using the fire alarms, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(l); 6.Implementing the center’s release policy, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.5; 7. Implementing the center's statement of policy on the disciplining of children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.6; 8. Implementing health practices, including medication administration and responding to symptoms of illness, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.1 through 7.11; 9. Implementing safe sleep practices to prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome; 10. Preventing Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma; 11. Recognizing and responding to injuries and emergencies, including the prevention of and response to emergencies due to food-related allergies and other allergic reactions; and 12. Including children with special needs in the center’s program.

    Not corrected
  10. High risk7/13/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a) — Ensure that children are directly supervised at all times as a child in room 1A was observed sleeping in the crib area where direct supervision could not be provided.

    Ensure that children are directly supervised at all times as a child in room 1A was observed sleeping in the crib area where direct supervision could not be provided. Regulation: The children shall be supervised directly by a staff member at all times, including during outdoor activities, rest and sleep, and walking through hallways. Toileting procedures shall be supervised by a staff member as appropriate for the ages and developmental needs of the children. 1. At least one staff member shall be physically present in the room or area in which children are napping and shall be able to summon other staff members without leaving the room or area. 3. Naptime preparations shall have been completed and all children 18 months or above are resting or sleeping, while all children under 18 months of age are sleeping.

    Not corrected
  11. Medium-Low risk7/13/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(d) — Complete and maintain on file, a current Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL.

    Complete and maintain on file, a current Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. Regulation: the Staff Records Checklist for the current director and all staff members currently working at the center shall be maintained on file at the center.

    Not corrected
  12. Medium-High risk7/13/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(a)(4) — Ensure that staff wash their hands with soap and running water immediately after each diaper change in room 5.

    Ensure that staff wash their hands with soap and running water immediately after each diaper change in room 5. Regulation: Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately before preparing or serving food; after toileting; after assisting a child in toileting; after caring for a child who appears to be sick; after coming in contact with an animal's body secretions; and after coming into contact with blood, fecal matter, urine, vomit, nasal secretions, or other body fluids or secretions. 7.8(d)3- Staff members hands are washed after changing each diaper.

    Not corrected
  13. Medium-High risk7/13/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(a)(1) — Ensure that children wash their hands with soap and running water immediately after using the toilet in room 5.

    Ensure that children wash their hands with soap and running water immediately after using the toilet in room 5. Regulation: 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 before intake of food; immediately after using the toilet or having diapers changed; immediately after coming into contact with blood, fecal matter, urine, vomit, nasal secretions, or other body fluids or secretions; immediately after coming in contact with an animal's body secretions; and immediately after outdoor play. (2)for children under three months of age or for those children three months of age and older wherein hand washing with soap and running water may not be developmentally appropriate, the center may use an alternate means for hand washing, including but not limited to disposable baby wipes.

    Not corrected
  14. Medium-High risk7/13/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(n)(4) — Ensure that all fire extinguishers are serviced and tagged annually and recharged if necessary.

    Ensure that all fire extinguishers are serviced and tagged annually and recharged if necessary. Regulation: Fire prevention requirements are as follows: all fire extinguishers shall be visually inspected once a month, and serviced and tagged at least once a year and recharged, if necessary, as specified in the NJUFC.

    Not corrected
  15. Medium risk7/13/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(c)(1) — Provide adequate lighting as required in the bathroom of room 5.

    Provide adequate lighting as required in the bathroom of room 5. Regulation: Lighting requirements are as follows: all fluorescent tubes and incandescent light bulbs shall have protective covers or shields. 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. Parking areas, pedestrian walkways, or other exterior portions of the premises subject to use by center occupants at night shall be illuminated to provide safe entrance to and egress from the center.

    Not corrected
  16. Medium-High risk7/13/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) — Take necessary action to eliminate outdoor hazards, including keeping the outdoor electrical room locked at all times.

    Take necessary action to eliminate outdoor hazards, including keeping the outdoor electrical room locked at all times. Regulation: 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.

    Not corrected
  17. Medium-High risk7/13/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) — Take necessary action to eliminate outdoor hazards, including replacing the broken fencing around the outdoor water meter.

    Take necessary action to eliminate outdoor hazards, including replacing the broken fencing around the outdoor water meter. Regulation: 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.

    Not corrected
  18. Medium risk7/13/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(19) — Test for the presence of radon gas as required.

    Test for the presence of radon gas as required. Regulation: the center shall test for the presence of radon gas in each classroom on the lowest floor level used by children at least once every five years and shall post the test results in a prominent location in all buildings at the center, as specified in N.J.S.A. 30:5B-5.2.

    Not corrected
  19. Medium-High risk7/13/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(17) — Ensure shelving is secure and not overloaded in the bathroom of room 6.

    Ensure shelving is secure and not overloaded in the bathroom of room 6. Regulation: 17. All televisions and computers shall be secured on a stable surface and shelving shall be secured and not be overloaded. 18. 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.

    Not corrected
  20. Medium-High risk7/13/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) — Ensure bathroom vents are free of dust throughout the center.

    Ensure bathroom vents are free of dust throughout the center. Regulation: Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ventilation outlets shall be clean and free from obstructions, and filters shall be replaced when saturated.

    Not corrected
  21. Medium risk7/13/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(13) — Ensure that all electrical cords are inaccessible to the children in room 5.

    Ensure that all electrical cords are inaccessible to the children in room 5. Regulation: the center shall ensure that window blind cords and other cords and ropes that present risk of harm are inaccessible to children.

    Not corrected
  22. Medium-High risk7/13/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure all carpets are securely fastened to the floor in room 3.

    Ensure all carpets are securely fastened to the floor in room 3. Regulation: (a) Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: 1. The center shall be free of moisture resulting from water leaks or seepage. 2. Floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair. 4. Carpeting shall be securely fastened to the floor. 9. Toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition.

    Not corrected
  23. Medium-High risk7/13/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure all carpets are securely fastened to the floor in room 4.

    Ensure all carpets are securely fastened to the floor in room 4. Regulation: (a) Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: 1. The center shall be free of moisture resulting from water leaks or seepage. 2. Floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair. 4. Carpeting shall be securely fastened to the floor. 9. Toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition.

    Not corrected
  24. High risk7/13/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) — Maintain an up to date special care plan on file for one named child.

    Maintain an up to date special care plan on file for one named child. Regulation: (9) 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: before administering a health care procedure associated with a child’s health condition, such as the use of a blood glucose monitor, nebulizer, or epinephrine pen, the center shall ensure that all staff members who administer the procedure are taught to do so by the child’s parent or another appropriately-trained person. There shall be at least two staff members present at the center who are trained in such health care procedures. 10. 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).

    Not corrected

2025

  1. High risk11/10/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a)(5) — Based on complaint, ensure staff without a cleared CHRI are not left alone to supervise children at any time.

    Based on complaint, ensure staff without a cleared CHRI are not left alone to supervise children at any time. Regulation: When a person who is not required to complete a CHRI background check is working with children at the center, the center shall ensure oversight of that person by another staff member and ensure that the person is not left alone to supervise a child or group of children.

    Corrected 11/12/2025

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About this daycare

  • Location: FLEMINGTON, Hunterdon County
  • Capacity: 120
  • Type: Licensed Child Care Center

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