Goddard School

TOWACO, NJLicensed Child Care CenterLicensed

2.3based on state inspection data
Capacity165
Est. price$899/mo

Contact information

Address2 Jacksonville Rd, Towaco, NJ, 07082

CityTOWACO, NJ 07082

CountyMorris

Phone973-299-9600

Websitehttps://www.goddardschool.com/schools/nj/towaco/montville?utm_source=google&utm_medium=business_listings&utm_campaign=school&utm_content=main_button

Operating details

Capacity165

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 6/23/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High8
  • Medium-High12
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low2
  • Low0

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2 Jacksonville Rd, Towaco, NJ, 07082, TOWACO, NJ 07082

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Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/23/2026

  • High6
  • Medium-High11
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium risk6/23/2026

    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. Several bottles did not have either a name and date and a date missing.

    Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the child's name and date. Several bottles did not have either a name and date and a date missing. 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.

    Corrected 6/30/2026
  2. Medium-High risk6/23/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(r) — Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of the children served. Ensure infants do not feed themselves on a boppy pillow. Retrain staff and submit retraining document with staff signatures to OOL.

    Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of the children served. Ensure infants do not feed themselves on a boppy pillow. Retrain staff and submit retraining document with staff signatures to OOL. Regulation: The center shall take any steps required by the Office of Licensing to correct conditions in the building or center that may endanger the health, safety, and well-being of the children served.

    Corrected 6/30/2026
  3. High risk4/14/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(r) — Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of the children served. Ensure babies are not allowed to sleep on a boppy pillows. At the time of the inspection an infant was observed sleeping on a boppy pillow. One staff person was d

    Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of the children served. Ensure babies are not allowed to sleep on a boppy pillows. At the time of the inspection an infant was observed sleeping on a boppy pillow. One staff person was doing diaper changes while the other did not notice. Ensure staff are retrained. Regulation: The center shall take any steps required by the Office of Licensing to correct conditions in the building or center that may endanger the health, safety, and well-being of the children served.

    Corrected 6/23/2026
  4. Medium-High risk4/14/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.1(e) — Ensure that pacifiers, bottles, or sippy cups are removed when children are crawling or walking. At the time of the inspection an infant was observed crawling under the bucket table while using their pacifier. Ensure pacifiers ar

    Ensure that pacifiers, bottles, or sippy cups are removed when children are crawling or walking. At the time of the inspection an infant was observed crawling under the bucket table while using their pacifier. Ensure pacifiers are removed when infants are crawling. Regulation: The center shall ensure that pacifiers are removed when the children are crawling or walking. 6.3 (a)12. The center shall ensure that these safety and sanitation practices are followed: i. Older infants shall not carry bottles, sippy cups, or regular cups with them while crawling or walking;

    Corrected 6/23/2026
  5. High risk2/18/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(i) — Complete and submit a DCF Drinking Water Testing Checklist and Statement of Assurance and a copy of the center's water testing completed by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection.

    Complete and submit a DCF Drinking Water Testing Checklist and Statement of Assurance and a copy of the center's water testing completed by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection. Regulation: Environmental condition precautions are as follows: at the time of the initial application, any renewal application, relocation of an existing licensed center and, in the discretion of the Office of Licensing, any other time, the applicant or facility operator shall certify in writing that the center provides a potable water supply provided by a public community water system. If the facility is supplied by a public community water system, the applicant or facility operator shall provide documentation of water testing conducted by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection for water testing for lead and copper from all faucets and other sources used for drinking water or food preparation and at least 50 percent of all indoor water faucets utilized by the center.

    Corrected 6/23/2026
  6. Medium-High risk2/18/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including the sink between rooms 3 & 4. The sink closest to room 3 is not working. All sinks in the center need to be in working order.

    Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including the sink between rooms 3 & 4. The sink closest to room 3 is not working. All sinks in the center need to be in working order. 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 4/14/2026
  7. Medium-High risk2/18/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including securing area rugs to the floor throughout the building.

    Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including securing area rugs to the floor throughout the building. 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 4/14/2026
  8. High risk2/18/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(m)(2) — Arrange cribs, cots, and sleeping equipment to provide access to an unobstructed 3-foot wide aisle that leads to an exit. Ensure that all classrooms do not block the egresses with cot placement. Abated at the time of inspectio

    Arrange cribs, cots, and sleeping equipment to provide access to an unobstructed 3-foot wide aisle that leads to an exit. Ensure that all classrooms do not block the egresses with cot placement. Abated at the time of inspection. At the time of the inspection observation indicated that some classrooms are blocking egresses with cot placement. Classrooms were corrected at the time of the inspection. Violation abated. 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.

    Corrected 2/18/2026
  9. Medium risk2/18/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.4(a)(4) — Ensure that hot tap water does not exceed 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Water too hot on the left side of the building and water not getting warm enough on the right side of the building.

    Ensure that hot tap water does not exceed 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Water too hot on the left side of the building and water not getting warm enough on the right side of the building. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, a supply of hot tap water not exceeding 110 degrees Fahrenheit and cold running water shall be provided.

    Corrected 4/14/2026
  10. Medium-High risk2/18/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.2(a)(1) — Ensure that the center has an adequate supply of materials to meet the daily activity needs of the children and the program and ensure all materials used by the children are age-appropriate, non-toxic, and safe for use by childr

    Ensure that the center has an adequate supply of materials to meet the daily activity needs of the children and the program and ensure all materials used by the children are age-appropriate, non-toxic, and safe for use by children. Ensure tables are elevated in room 7 as the children in that classroom have their legs too pressed up against the table. Regulation: The center shall provide a supply of age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate program equipment including play equipment, child-size furniture and supplies that are sufficient to meet the daily activity needs of the children and the program.

    Corrected 6/23/2026
  11. Medium-Low risk2/18/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.8(k) — Ensure the center's social media policy includes all required components. Update as the previous renewal documentation is no longer in the enrollment packet. Submit to OOL with parent and staff signatures.

    Ensure the center's social media policy includes all required components. Update as the previous renewal documentation is no longer in the enrollment packet. Submit to OOL with parent and staff signatures. Regulation: The center shall develop and follow a written policy on the use of social media including, but not limited to the use of social networking sites and other websites; the use of e-mail, text messages, and other electronic means of communication with staff and parents; the types of social media that the center uses, the methods and devices the staff use to communicate with the parent, the guidelines for appropriate conduct by staff members, and the guidelines for parents, including but not limited to, prohibiting the posting of photographs or videos of any child other than their own.

    Corrected 6/23/2026
  12. High risk2/18/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) — Ensure Epi-pens are stored in their original boxes with the child's name and prescription, accompanied by a special care plan that includes procedures for contacting parents and emergency medical services, and both epi-pens are

    Ensure Epi-pens are stored in their original boxes with the child's name and prescription, accompanied by a special care plan that includes procedures for contacting parents and emergency medical services, and both epi-pens are present when two are required. One named child in room 6 has a set of epi-pens that have expired. 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).

    Corrected 6/23/2026
  13. High risk2/18/2026

    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 for the center's license renewal.

    Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff for the center's license renewal. 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 4/14/2026
  14. Medium-High risk2/18/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(p) — Ensure that all indoor equipment is sturdy, safe, free of hazards and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Ensure missing dramatic play pieces are fixed and provided in room 8.

    Ensure that all indoor equipment is sturdy, safe, free of hazards and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Ensure missing dramatic play pieces are fixed and provided in room 8. Regulation: Play equipment, materials, and furniture for indoor and outdoor use shall be of sturdy and safe construction, non-toxic, free of hazards, and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. The center may not use play equipment intended for outdoor use indoors.

    Corrected 4/14/2026

2025

  1. Medium-High risk11/3/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(r) — Based on information, ensure that adequate health procedures are adhered to at all times, including ensuring that children are not served food with known allergens. A named staff gave a named child a snack with a known allergen, po

    Based on information, ensure that adequate health procedures are adhered to at all times, including ensuring that children are not served food with known allergens. A named staff gave a named child a snack with a known allergen, possibly causing a reaction. Regulation: The center shall take any steps required by the Office of Licensing to correct conditions in the building or center that may endanger the health, safety, and well-being of the children served.

    Corrected 11/3/2025
  2. High risk11/3/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) — Based on information, retrain all staff on the center's policies and procedures for managing allergies and ensuring that children are fed food with known allergens.

    Based on information, retrain all staff on the center's policies and procedures for managing allergies and ensuring that children are fed food with known allergens. 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 11/3/2025
  3. Medium-High risk9/26/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) — Ensure all outdoor hazards are removed from the outdoor play area as required including removing water from outdoor slides and climbing equipment.

    Ensure all outdoor hazards are removed from the outdoor play area as required including removing water from outdoor slides and climbing equipment. Regulation: Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: 1. The building, land, walkways, and outdoor play area shall be free from hazards to the health, safety or well-being of the children. 2. The outdoor play area shall be graded or provided with drains to dispose of surface water.

    Corrected 11/3/2025
  4. Medium-High risk9/26/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) — Ensure all outdoor hazards are removed from the outdoor play area as required including removing standing water in outdoor fountain.

    Ensure all outdoor hazards are removed from the outdoor play area as required including removing standing water in outdoor fountain. Regulation: Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: 1. The building, land, walkways, and outdoor play area shall be free from hazards to the health, safety or well-being of the children. 2. The outdoor play area shall be graded or provided with drains to dispose of surface water.

    Corrected 11/3/2025
  5. Medium-High risk9/26/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) — Ensure all outdoor hazards are removed from the outdoor play area as required including removing or fixing the broken storage been in preschool play area which is within reach of the children.

    Ensure all outdoor hazards are removed from the outdoor play area as required including removing or fixing the broken storage been in preschool play area which is within reach of the children. Regulation: Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: 1. The building, land, walkways, and outdoor play area shall be free from hazards to the health, safety or well-being of the children. 2. The outdoor play area shall be graded or provided with drains to dispose of surface water.

    Corrected 11/3/2025
  6. Medium-High risk9/26/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) — Ensure all outdoor hazards are removed from the outdoor play area as required including removing broken tree branches from above the outdoor play area.

    Ensure all outdoor hazards are removed from the outdoor play area as required including removing broken tree branches from above the outdoor play area. Regulation: Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: 1. The building, land, walkways, and outdoor play area shall be free from hazards to the health, safety or well-being of the children. 2. The outdoor play area shall be graded or provided with drains to dispose of surface water.

    Corrected 11/3/2025
  7. Medium risk9/26/2025

    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.

    Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the child's name and date. 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.

    Corrected 11/3/2025

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About this daycare

  • Location: TOWACO, Morris County
  • Capacity: 165
  • Type: Licensed Child Care Center

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