First Five, LLC D/B/A The Goddard School

MARLBORO, NJLicensed Child Care CenterLicensed

1.1based on state inspection data
Capacity135
Est. price$899/mo

Contact information

Address15 School Road East, Marlboro, NJ, 07746

CityMARLBORO, NJ 07746

CountyMonmouth

Phone732-303-7877

Operating details

Capacity135

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 3/18/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High8
  • Medium-High13
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low3
  • Low0

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15 School Road East, Marlboro, NJ, 07746, MARLBORO, NJ 07746

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Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/18/2026

  • High6
  • Medium-High12
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High risk3/18/2026

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

    Ensure diapering surfaces are washed and disinfected after each use in room 1. 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;

    Corrected 4/7/2026
  2. Medium-High risk3/18/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iv) — Ensure mouthed toys are washed and sanitized before being given to another child in rooms 1 and 3.

    Ensure mouthed toys are washed and sanitized before being given to another child in rooms 1 and 3. 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: i. Toilet training chairs and potty seats that have first been emptied into a toilet; ii Sinks and faucets used for rinsing a toilet training chair; iv. Toys mouthed by infants and toddlers before being given to another child; and

    Corrected 4/7/2026
  3. High risk3/18/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(a)(4) — Ensure outside therapists without a cleared CARI are not left alone to supervise children at any time.

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

    Corrected 4/7/2026
  4. High risk3/18/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) — Complete the CARI background checks for 2 named staff.

    Complete the CARI background checks for 2 named staff. 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.

    Corrected 4/7/2026
  5. High risk3/18/2026

    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.

    Corrected 4/7/2026
  6. Medium-High risk3/18/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Replace the stained ceiling tiles in rooms 1 and 2.

    Replace the stained ceiling tiles in rooms 1 and 2. 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.

    Corrected 4/7/2026
  7. Medium-High risk3/18/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Maintain the bathroom mechanical ventilation in rooms 4 and 5 in a clean manner.

    Maintain the bathroom mechanical ventilation in rooms 4 and 5 in a clean manner. 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.

    Corrected 4/7/2026
  8. Medium-High risk3/18/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(a)(1) — Ensure that children in room 6 wash their hands with soap and running water after coming in contact with nasal secretions.

    Ensure that children in room 6 wash their hands with soap and running water after coming in contact with nasal secretions. 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.

    Corrected 4/7/2026
  9. Medium-High risk3/18/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(a)(1) — Ensure that children 3 months of age and older in room 1 wash their hands with soap and running water after diaper changes.

    Ensure that children 3 months of age and older in room 1 wash their hands with soap and running water after diaper changes. 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.

    Corrected 4/7/2026
  10. Medium-High risk3/18/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(a)(4) — Ensure that staff in room 4 wash their hands with soap and running water after assisting a child with toileting.

    Ensure that staff in room 4 wash their hands with soap and running water after assisting a child with toileting. 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.

    Corrected 4/7/2026
  11. High risk3/18/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a) — Complete the CHRI background checks for 2 named staff.

    Complete the CHRI background checks for 2 named staff. 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 4/7/2026
  12. High risk3/18/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) — Ensure that 4 named staff complete orientation training as required.

    Ensure that 4 named staff complete orientation training as required. 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.

    Corrected 4/7/2026
  13. High risk3/18/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(l) — Maintain a written emergency plan that includes an alternate off-site indoor evacuation location.

    Maintain a written emergency plan that includes an alternate off-site indoor evacuation location. 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 enrolled;

    Corrected 4/7/2026

2024

  1. Medium-High risk10/9/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) — Maintain all mechanical ventilation in a clean and operating condition. Clean dusty ceiling vents in room # 4 bathroom and throughout center.

    Maintain all mechanical ventilation in a clean and operating condition. Clean dusty ceiling vents in room # 4 bathroom and throughout 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.

    Corrected 12/5/2024
  2. Medium-High risk10/9/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(9) — Remove rust from pipe behind toilet in classroom #4 bathroom.

    Remove rust from pipe behind toilet in classroom #4 bathroom. Regulation: 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.

    Corrected 12/5/2024
  3. Medium-High risk10/9/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) — Ensure that all surfaces including flooring, carpeting and ceiling tiles are kept clean and in good repair. Repair or replace stained ceiling tiles in room # 4.

    Ensure that all surfaces including flooring, carpeting and ceiling tiles are kept clean and in good repair. Repair or replace stained ceiling tiles in room # 4. 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 12/5/2024
  4. Medium-High risk10/9/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) — Clean and maintain soiled stepstools throughout the center.

    Clean and maintain soiled stepstools throughout the center. 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 12/5/2024
  5. Medium-High risk10/9/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Eliminate moisture resulting from leaks or seepage. Repair building roof leak.

    Eliminate moisture resulting from leaks or seepage. Repair building roof leak. Regulation: Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall be free of moisture resulting from water leaks or seepage.

    Corrected 12/5/2024

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25Total Violations
13Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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$899/month

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About this daycare

  • Location: MARLBORO, Monmouth County
  • Capacity: 135
  • Type: Licensed Child Care Center

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