The Goddard School

2026

1. Medium risk6/18/2026

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(a)(2) — Cease the use of blankets for children under 12 months of age. Ensure that blankets or pillows do not cover children's faces

   Cease the use of blankets for children under 12 months of age. Ensure that blankets or pillows do not cover children's faces Regulation: For early childhood programs, the center shall ensure that blankets or pillows do not cover the child's face.

   Not corrected
2. High risk6/18/2026

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(b)(1) — Ensure that approved sleeping equipment is provided for each child as required. Ensure infants do not sleep in swings.

   Ensure that approved sleeping equipment is provided for each child as required. Ensure infants do not sleep in swings. Regulation: 1. For children 12 months of age and younger, 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 CFR 1219 and 1220, which is incorporated herein by reference, and can be obtained through the CPSC's website at View official inspection document Education-Centers/cribs , playpen, or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment that meets the following requirements: i. Each cot used for children between 13 and 18 months of age shall not exceed 14 inches above the floor level. iii. Each mat used for rest and sleep shall be: (1) Placed on a surface that is warm, dry, clean and draft-free; (2) Water-repellent; (3) At least one inch thick; and (4) Stored so that there is no contact with the sleeping surface of another mat, or disinfected after each use, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-

   Not corrected
3. High risk6/18/2026

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(b)(1) — Ensure that approved sleeping equipment is provided for each child as required. Ensure mats used for sleeping are extended completely and not folded while children are sleeping.

   Ensure that approved sleeping equipment is provided for each child as required. Ensure mats used for sleeping are extended completely and not folded while children are sleeping. Regulation: 1. For children 12 months of age and younger, 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 CFR 1219 and 1220, which is incorporated herein by reference, and can be obtained through the CPSC's website at View official inspection document Education-Centers/cribs , playpen, or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment that meets the following requirements: i. Each cot used for children between 13 and 18 months of age shall not exceed 14 inches above the floor level. iii. Each mat used for rest and sleep shall be: (1) Placed on a surface that is warm, dry, clean and draft-free; (2) Water-repellent; (3) At least one inch thick; and (4) Stored so that there is no contact with the sleeping surface of another mat, or disinfected after each use, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-

   Not corrected
4. Medium risk6/18/2026

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(e)(4) — Ensure that the center has 2 group teachers at all times based on the center's capacity. One of the group teachers is no longer employed.

   Ensure that the center has 2 group teachers at all times based on the center's capacity. One of the group teachers is no longer employed. Regulation: For early childhood programs the group teacher(s) shall be scheduled and have the authority and responsibility to work at the center for at least 75 percent of the center's daily operating hour or at least six hours a day, whichever is less and assist the head teacher in implementing the center's child development and activities program.

   Not corrected
5. Medium-High risk5/19/2026

   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 20 children in a classroom that is licensed for 17.

   Operate within the center's licensed capacity and within each room's capacity. At the time of the inspection there were 20 children in a classroom that is licensed for 17. 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 6/18/2026
6. High risk5/19/2026

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(a)(4) — Provide alternate quiet activities for children who have rested or slept for 30 minutes and do not appear to need additional rest or sleep.

   Provide alternate quiet activities for children who have rested or slept for 30 minutes and do not appear to need additional rest or sleep. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the center shall provide opportunities for an alternative quiet activity for each child who has rested or slept for 30 minutes and does not appear to need additional rest or sleep.

   Corrected 6/18/2026
7. Medium-High risk1/20/2026

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) — Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children. Under the sink in room 5. Moved at the time of inspection. Abated.

   Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children. Under the sink in room 5. Moved at the time of inspection. Abated. Regulation: Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: all corrosive agents, insecticides, bleaches, detergents, polishes, any products under pressure in an aerosol spray can, and any toxic substance shall be stored in a locked cabinet or in an enclosure located in an area not accessible to the children.

   Corrected 1/20/2026
8. Medium-High risk1/20/2026

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) — Maintain all mechanical ventilation in a clean and operating condition. Dust all vents throughout the building.

   Maintain all mechanical ventilation in a clean and operating condition. Dust all vents throughout the building. 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 4/17/2026
9. High risk1/20/2026

   N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(m)(2) — Ensure that all exits and egress areas are unobstructed and that the emergency exit doors are easily operable. Ensure four seated strollers are not kept in the hallway as they block the egress path. Abated as it was moved at t

   Ensure that all exits and egress areas are unobstructed and that the emergency exit doors are easily operable. Ensure four seated strollers are not kept in the hallway as they block the egress path. Abated as it was moved at the time of the inspection. 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 1/20/2026
10. High risk1/20/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(m)(2) — Ensure that all exits and egress areas are unobstructed and that the emergency exit doors are easily operable. On the day of the inspection egress paths from classrooms were not shoveled from the weekend snow. Abated as the sp

    Ensure that all exits and egress areas are unobstructed and that the emergency exit doors are easily operable. On the day of the inspection egress paths from classrooms were not shoveled from the weekend snow. Abated as the sponsor shoveled the egresses were cleared as required. 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 1/20/2026
11. Medium risk1/20/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.1(g)(3) — Provide at least five different activity areas with at least five different types of supplies and equipment for children over 18 months of age. Room 5.

    Provide at least five different activity areas with at least five different types of supplies and equipment for children over 18 months of age. Room 5. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: centers serving children 18 months of age and older shall provide at least five types of children's daily activities including, but not limited to, language; science and mathematics; manipulative; large muscle; building; art; music; drama; or other comparable activities; and at least five types of supplies and equipment for each daily activity chosen by the center.

    Corrected 4/17/2026
12. Medium-High risk1/20/2026

    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 having diapers changed.

    Ensure that children wash their hands with soap and running water as required including after having diapers changed. 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 4/17/2026
13. High risk1/20/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(d) — Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually. Not complete.

    Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually. Not complete. Regulation: The director, head teacher(s), group teacher(s), and program supervisor(s) shall each complete 20 hours of staff development each year. Recommended topics of training for these staff include educational and physical activity; special needs programming and program development; social-emotional and behavioral development for young children; legal issues, including ADA guidelines and leadership and advocacy.

    Corrected 4/17/2026
14. High risk1/20/2026

    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. Three named staff do not have cleared CARI's on file. Abated

    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. Three named staff do not have cleared CARI's on file. Abated as the clearances were printed at the time of the inspection. 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 1/20/2026
15. Medium-Low risk1/20/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(d) — Complete and maintain on file, a current Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. Staff hired over 2 weeks ago are not listed on the checklist as required.

    Complete and maintain on file, a current Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. Staff hired over 2 weeks ago are not listed on the checklist as required. 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.

    Corrected 3/4/2026
16. Medium-High risk1/20/2026

    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 changing diapers.

    Ensure that staff wash their hands with soap and running water as required including after changing diapers. 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 4/17/2026
17. Medium-Low risk1/20/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(c) — Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually. Not complete.

    Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually. Not complete. Regulation: The center shall ensure that all staff members who work at the center complete 12 hours of continuing staff development each year. Orientation training as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) may be included for six of the required hours of staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(c) and (d).

    Corrected 3/4/2026
18. High risk1/20/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) — Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually, including not complete.

    Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually, including not complete. 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 3/4/2026
19. High risk1/20/2026

    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. Three named staff do not have cleared CHRI's on file. Abated as the clearances were printed a

    Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. Three named staff do not have cleared CHRI's on file. Abated as the clearances were printed at the time of the inspection. 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 1/20/2026
20. Medium-High risk1/20/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(iii)(4) — Ensure that staff using disposable gloves for diaper changes dispose of the gloves after each use and wash their hands after each diaper change. Ensure dirty gloves are discarded in the dirty diaper before new diaper is

    Ensure that staff using disposable gloves for diaper changes dispose of the gloves after each use and wash their hands after each diaper change. Ensure dirty gloves are discarded in the dirty diaper before new diaper is placed on a child as to avoid cross contamination. Regulation: Staff members who use disposable gloves during a diaper change shall dispose of these gloves after each use and shall wash their hands.

    Corrected 4/17/2026
21. Medium-High risk1/20/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(ii)(3) — Ensure that diapering surfaces are flat, smooth, clean, dry, non-absorbent and in good repair. Ensure that diaper tables are cleaned as they are heavily dirty under the diapering mat.

    Ensure that diapering surfaces are flat, smooth, clean, dry, non-absorbent and in good repair. Ensure that diaper tables are cleaned as they are heavily dirty under the diapering mat. Regulation: the diapering surface shall be flat, smooth, clean, dry, non-absorbent, and in good repair.

    Corrected 3/4/2026
22. Medium-High risk1/20/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(i)(1) — Ensure that children's diapers are changed as required. A child in room 6 had a very wet and heavy diaper. Only changed after inspector noticed.

    Ensure that children's diapers are changed as required. A child in room 6 had a very wet and heavy diaper. Only changed after inspector noticed. Regulation: diapering requirements for centers serving children who are not toilet trained are as follows, staff members shall ensure that each child's diaper is changed when wet or soiled; staff member shall ensure each child's bottom is washed and dried during each diaper change with an individual disposable wash cloth, paper towel, or disposable diaper wipes.

    Corrected 4/17/2026
23. Medium-High risk1/20/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Remove storage from bathroom in room 8. Toilet and sink are not reachable and the classroom is used every morning as per sponsor.

    Remove storage from bathroom in room 8. Toilet and sink are not reachable and the classroom is used every morning as per sponsor. 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 3/4/2026
24. High risk1/20/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.7(a)(1) — Ensure that all staff who have not completed the required orientation training are directly supervised by another staff member. Not complete.

    Ensure that all staff who have not completed the required orientation training are directly supervised by another staff member. Not complete. Regulation: The center shall meet the following requirements for orientation training: the center shall ensure that all newly-hired staff receive orientation training within two weeks of hire and that no individual is left alone to supervise a child or group of children until orientation training is completed.

    Corrected 3/4/2026
25. Medium-High risk1/20/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including removing rust from the faucet in room 6 bathroom.

    Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including removing rust from the faucet in room 6 bathroom. 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 4/17/2026