The Goddard School of Woodbridge
ISELIN, NJ·Licensed Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address400 Gill Lane, Iselin, NJ, 08830
CityISELIN, NJ 08830
CountyMiddlesex
Phone732-283-0090
Websitehttps://www.goddardschool.com/schools/nj/iselin/woodbridge
Operating details
Capacity154
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 12/10/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High8
- Medium-High11
- Medium1
- Medium-Low5
- Low0
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400 Gill Lane, Iselin, NJ, 08830, ISELIN, NJ 08830
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 12/10/2025
- High8
- Medium-High11
- Medium1
- Medium-Low5
- Low0
2025
- High risk12/10/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a) — Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff; 1 new named staff outstanding.
Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff; 1 new named staff outstanding. Regulation: 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). If a staff member refuses to consent to a CHRI background check, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall immediately terminate the staff member’s employment at the center.
Corrected 12/23/2025 - Medium-High risk8/20/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(i)(8) — Submit a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the DOH.
Submit a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the DOH. Regulation: 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. the Office of Licensing shall not issue licenses or renewals to child care centers that are co-located in a building or other structure that contains a dry cleaner or nail salon unless the applicant obtains indoor air sampling that demonstrates that there is no impact to the child care center.
Corrected 2/26/2026 - Medium-High risk8/20/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(n)(1) — Ensure that during monthly fire drills, all children are evacuated from the building within three minutes during each fire drill.
Ensure that during monthly fire drills, all children are evacuated from the building within three minutes during each fire drill. Regulation: Fire prevention requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct fire drills at least once a month, as specified in the NJUFC. The center shall ensure that fire drills are conducted during each session provided at the center and that one fire drill per year is conducted during nap time, if applicable. The center shall ensure that all children present are evacuated from the building within three minutes during each fire drill.
Corrected 9/23/2025 - High risk8/20/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(a) — Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff; 2 new staff members outstanding.
Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff; 2 new staff members outstanding. Regulation: As a condition of securing a new or renewal license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall provide for himself or herself, and shall obtain from all staff members who are or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis, written consent for the Department to conduct a Child Abuse Record Information (CARI) background check to determine whether an incident of child abuse or neglect has been substantiated against any such person. If a staff member refused to consent to a CARI background check, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall immediately terminate the staff member's employment at the center.
Corrected 9/5/2025
2024
- Medium-Low risk11/7/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(c)(1) — Provide documentation that the head teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual.
Provide documentation that the head teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: for all centers, the head teacher or consulting head teacher shall meet the qualification requirements specified in one of the seven options set forth in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(c) for education and experience.
Corrected 12/11/2024 - Medium-High risk11/7/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.2(d) — Provide a current fire certificate as required.
Provide a current fire certificate as required. Regulation: An applicant seeking the renewal of a license or of a Certificate of Life/Safety Approval to continue operating a center shall obtain and maintain on file a fire safety inspection certificate for the building based on a fire inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months. If the center prepares meals, the applicant seeking renewal shall obtain and maintain on file a satisfactory Sanitary Inspection Certificate, as specified in N.J.A.C. 8:24, indicating that the kitchen is in compliance with the applicable requirements of the State Sanitary Code, based on a sanitary inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months.
Corrected 12/11/2024 - Medium-Low risk11/7/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(b)(1) — Based on Complaint #23682, hire and provide documentation for center director.
Based on Complaint #23682, hire and provide documentation for center director. Regulation: The director shall meet the following qualification requirements for early childhood programs licensed to serve more than 30 children, the director shall meet the qualification requirements as specified in N.J.A.C 3A:52-4.6(b) for education and experience.
Corrected 12/11/2024 - High risk11/7/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a)(1) — Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually.
Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually. Regulation: Topics of orientation training shall include supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a).
Corrected 12/11/2024 - Medium-Low risk11/7/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(c)(3) — Provide documentation that the group teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual.
Provide documentation that the group teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: the group teacher shall meet the requirements for experience and education
Corrected 12/11/2024 - High risk11/7/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) — Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative for the center's license renewal.
Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative for the center's license renewal. Regulation: When the center applies for a new or renewal license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department the completed CARI consent forms for all staff members who are or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis. 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.
Corrected 12/11/2024 - High risk11/7/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) — Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for all regularly scheduled staff for the center's license renewal.
Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for all regularly scheduled staff for the center's license renewal. Regulation: When the center applies for a new or renewal license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department the completed CARI consent forms for all staff members who are or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis. 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.
Corrected 1/27/2025 - Medium-Low risk11/7/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(a) — Complete and maintain on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL.
Complete and maintain on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. Regulation: The center shall maintain on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by the Office of Licensing, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(b), indicating that the center has obtained documentation of the applicable staff education and experience, as specified in 3A:52-4.6(b) through (d).
Corrected 1/27/2025 - Medium-High risk11/7/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) — Repair or replace stained ceiling tiles in Room 6.
Repair or replace stained ceiling tiles in Room 6. Regulation: 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.
Corrected 1/27/2025 - Medium-High risk11/7/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) — Repair or replace stained ceiling tiles in Room 3.
Repair or replace stained ceiling tiles in Room 3. Regulation: 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.
Corrected 1/27/2025 - Medium-High risk11/7/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) — Repair or replace ripped climber in Room 2.
Repair or replace ripped climber in Room 2. Regulation: 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.
Corrected 12/11/2024 - Medium-High risk11/7/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) — Clean vent in Room 6.
Clean vent in Room 6. Regulation: 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.
Corrected 1/27/2025 - Medium-High risk11/7/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) — Secure vent cover in Room 2.
Secure vent cover in Room 2. Regulation: 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.
Corrected 1/27/2025 - Medium-High risk11/7/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) — Secure rug in Room 3.
Secure rug in Room 3. Regulation: 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.
Corrected 12/11/2024 - Medium-Low risk11/7/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(e) — Ensure center director completes the Understanding Licensing training provided by OOL within 90 days of hire.
Ensure center director completes the Understanding Licensing training provided by OOL within 90 days of hire. Regulation: Directors shall complete staff development in understanding licensing regulations as provided by the Office of Licensing within 90 days of hire. Such staff development may be included in the required 20 hours of staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(d).
Corrected 12/11/2024 - High risk11/7/2024
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.
Corrected 12/11/2024 - Medium risk11/7/2024
N.J.A.C. 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 5.
Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the child's name and date in Room 5. Regulation: 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.
Corrected 12/11/2024 - High risk11/7/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(b)(2) — Repair and/or replace sleeping equipment that is in disrepair.
Repair and/or replace sleeping equipment that is in disrepair. Regulation: 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 View official inspection document playpen, cot, mat, or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment that meets the following requirements:
Corrected 1/27/2025 - Medium-High risk11/7/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.10(a) — Ensure that the center notifies the local health department of any reportable diseases occurring at the center by the next working day.
Ensure that the center notifies the local health department of any reportable diseases occurring at the center by the next working day. Regulation: The director, sponsor, or sponsor representative, upon learning that an enrolled child or staff member at the center has been diagnosed as having contracted or is suspected of having a reportable disease, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.1(d), shall report this knowledge by the next working day to the local health department.
Corrected 12/11/2024 - Medium-High risk11/7/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.11(a)(2) — Maintain at the center and distribute to all families, the center's communicable disease management policy and ensure that it includes the list of diseases for which a child will not be readmitted to the center without a writte
Maintain at the center and distribute to all families, the center's communicable disease management policy and ensure that it includes the list of diseases for which a child will not be readmitted to the center without a written statement from the child's health care provider. Regulation: Each center shall develop a written policy on the management of communicable diseases. This policy shall include the following: the list of diseases for which a child will not be readmitted to the center unless accompanied by a statement from the child's health care provider, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.1(d).
Corrected 12/11/2024 - High risk11/7/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) — Ensure Epi-pens are accompanied by a special care plan or other equivalent documentation from a healthcare provider.
Ensure Epi-pens are accompanied by a special care plan or other equivalent documentation from a healthcare provider. Regulation: 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).
Corrected 12/11/2024
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Estimated monthly cost
$899/month
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About this daycare
- Location: ISELIN, Middlesex County
- Capacity: 154
- Type: Licensed Child Care Center
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