The Goddard School at Manalapan

MANALAPAN, NJLicensed Child Care CenterLicensed

1.4based on state inspection data
Capacity208
Est. price$899/mo

Contact information

Address22 Wilson Ave, Manalapan, NJ, 07726

CityMANALAPAN, NJ 07726

CountyMonmouth

Phone732-446-5155

Websitehttps://goddardschool.com

Operating details

Capacity208

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 7/8/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High7
  • Medium-High10
  • Medium6
  • Medium-Low2
  • Low0

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22 Wilson Ave, Manalapan, NJ, 07726, MANALAPAN, NJ 07726

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Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 7/8/2026

  • High7
  • Medium-High10
  • Medium6
  • Medium-Low2
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-Low risk7/8/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(e) — Ensure that the center director completes the OOL's Understanding Licensing training within 90 days of hire.

    Ensure that the center director completes the OOL's Understanding Licensing training 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).

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High risk7/8/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(q)(2)(i) — Operate within the room's licensed capacity in room 2. At the time of the inspection there were 12 children in room 2 when the license capacity for the room limits it to 11 children.

    Operate within the room's licensed capacity in room 2. At the time of the inspection there were 12 children in room 2 when the license capacity for the room limits it to 11 children. Regulation: At no time shall a center: i. Allow more children in attendance than the licensed capacity as specified on the license or the Certificate of Life/Safety Approval; ii. Allow more children in attendance than the licensed room capacity;

    Not corrected
  3. Medium risk7/8/2026

    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 rooms 1 and 9.

    Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the child's name and date in rooms 1 and 9. Regulation: 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.

    Not corrected
  4. High risk7/8/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) — 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: (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
  5. High risk7/8/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a) — Provide a CHRI clearance for 1 staff.

    Provide a CHRI clearance for 1 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.

    Not corrected
  6. High risk7/8/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(a) — Provide a CARI clearance for 1 staff.

    Provide a CARI clearance for 1 staff. 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.

    Not corrected
  7. Medium-Low risk7/8/2026

    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
  8. High risk7/8/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) — Ensure both epi-pens are present when two are required for 1 child.

    Ensure both epi-pens are present when two are required for 1 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
  9. Medium-High risk7/8/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(o)(3) — Ensure that the center has an American Red Cross First Aid Manual or its equivalent accessible to the staff at all times.

    Ensure that the center has an American Red Cross First Aid Manual or its equivalent accessible to the staff at all times. Regulation: First aid requirements are as follows: the following equipment shall be placed in a location that is convenient and accessible to staff members: a standard first aid kit, which is fully re-stocked within 24 hours of use; the American Red Cross First Aid Manual or its equivalent.

    Not corrected
  10. Medium-High risk7/8/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(n)(1) — Ensure that all children are evacuated from the building within three minutes during each fire drill.

    Ensure that 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.

    Not corrected
  11. High risk7/8/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(m)(2) — Ensure that the emergency exit door is easily operable to fully open in room 1A.

    Ensure that the emergency exit door is easily operable to fully open in room 1A. Regulation: Supplemental evacuation requirements are as follows: cribs, beds, playpens, and cots used for rest or sleep shall be arranged so as to provide access to a three-foot-wide aisle that leads to an unobstructed exit.

    Not corrected
  12. Medium risk7/8/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(c)(1) — Repair protective cover/shield over fluorescent tubes and incandescent light bulbs in room 8.

    Repair protective cover/shield over fluorescent tubes and incandescent light bulbs in room 8. 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
  13. Medium risk7/8/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(c)(1) — Replace inoperable lightbulbs in rooms 3, 5, and 11.

    Replace inoperable lightbulbs in rooms 3, 5, and 11. 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
  14. Medium risk7/8/2026

    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
  15. Medium-High risk7/8/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Remove rust from plumbing and bracket on the classroom sink in room 8.

    Remove rust from plumbing and bracket on the classroom sink in room 8. 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
  16. Medium-High risk7/8/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Repair broken faucet in the bathroom in room 3.

    Repair broken faucet in the bathroom 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
  17. Medium-High risk7/8/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Replace stained ceiling tiles in rooms 2 and 5.

    Replace stained ceiling tiles in rooms 2 and 5. 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

2025

  1. Medium risk10/9/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.1(b)(7)(i) — Cease the use of television, computers, and other video equipment for children under the age of two in room 1.

    Cease the use of television, computers, and other video equipment for children under the age of two in room 1. Regulation: i. Centers shall prohibit the use of television, computers, and other video equipment for children under the age of two.

    Corrected 11/20/2025
  2. Medium-High risk10/9/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iii) — Ensure diapering surfaces are washed and disinfected after each use in room 4.

    Ensure diapering surfaces are washed and disinfected after each use in room 4. 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 11/20/2025
  3. High risk10/9/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.1(a) — Ensure children have the opportunity to choose materials/activities and are not seated in the walking buggy in room 1.

    Ensure children have the opportunity to choose materials/activities and are not seated in the walking buggy in room 1. Regulation: (a) The center shall develop and provide a variety of children's planned activities, geared to the ages and developmental levels of the children served, that: 1. Promote the development of language, thinking and problem-solving skills, curiosity, exploration, large and small muscles, coordination and movement skills, social competence, self-esteem, and positive self-identity; and 2. Are relevant to the cultural background of the children and foster intercultural awareness. (b) 1. Time frames for each activity are geared to the age and developmental level of each child served and are flexible enough to accommodate spontaneous occurrences or children's suggestions and inquiries; 2. Children have opportunities to choose materials freely and materials are accessible at all times except during lunch and nap time; 3. Children are presented with and encouraged to participate in a mixture of active and quiet experiences; 4. Both staff-directed and child-selected activities are provided; 5. Children are: i. Encouraged, but not required, to participate in every group activity; and ii. Provided with the time and space within the area to be apart from the group and to participate in an alternate activity if they choose to do so;

    Corrected 11/20/2025
  4. Medium-High risk10/9/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(a)(1) — Ensure that children wash their hands with soap and running water as required including after a diaper change in room 4.

    Ensure that children wash their hands with soap and running water as required including after a diaper change in room 4. 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 11/20/2025
  5. Medium-High risk10/9/2025

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

    Ensure that staff wash their hands with soap and running water as required including after a diaper change in room 4. 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 11/20/2025
  6. High risk8/15/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a)(1) — Ensure that children are adequately tracked at all times and staff are aware of the number of children in their care. At the time of the inspection, staff in room 5 stated there were 21 children when 22 children were present.

    Ensure that children are adequately tracked at all times and staff are aware of the number of children in their care. At the time of the inspection, staff in room 5 stated there were 21 children when 22 children were present. Regulation: The center shall develop and implement an Office of Licensing-approved method to keep track of the location and ensure the safety of all children at all times when under the center’s supervision, including the transfer of supervision from and to parents during arrival and departure and the utilization of off-site locations, including playgrounds and field trips.

    Corrected 9/8/2025
  7. Medium-High risk8/1/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(q)(2)(i) — Operate within the center's licensed capacity and within each room's capacity. At the time of the inspection there were 41 children in room 5 when the licensed capacity for the room is for 24 children.

    Operate within the center's licensed capacity and within each room's capacity. At the time of the inspection there were 41 children in room 5 when the licensed capacity for the room is for 24 children. Regulation: At no time shall a center: i. Allow more children in attendance than the licensed capacity as specified on the license or the Certificate of Life/Safety Approval; ii. Allow more children in attendance than the licensed room capacity;

    Corrected 8/15/2025
  8. Medium risk8/1/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.1(b)(7)(i) — Cease the use of television, computers, and other video equipment for children under the age of two.

    Cease the use of television, computers, and other video equipment for children under the age of two. Regulation: i. Centers shall prohibit the use of television, computers, and other video equipment for children under the age of two.

    Corrected 8/15/2025

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17Recent Violations
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About this daycare

  • Location: MANALAPAN, Monmouth County
  • Capacity: 208
  • Type: Licensed Child Care Center

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