The Goddard School
TOMS RIVER, NJ·Licensed Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address36 Bey Lea Rd, Toms River, NJ, 08753
CountyOcean
Phone732-240-2121
Websitehttps://www.goddardschool.com/schools/nj/toms-river/toms-river
Operating details
Capacity194
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 2/17/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High7
- Medium-High14
- Medium1
- Medium-Low3
- Low0
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36 Bey Lea Rd, Toms River, NJ, 08753, TOMS RIVER, NJ 08753
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 2/17/2026
- High2
- Medium-High11
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High risk2/17/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including the wall in the bathroom in Room #10-.
Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including the wall in the bathroom in Room #10-. 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 3/19/2026 - Medium-High risk2/17/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including the wall in the back of the sink in Room #8.
Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including the wall in the back of the 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.
Corrected 3/19/2026 - Medium-High risk2/17/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including the fan in the lobby.
Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including the fan in the lobby. 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 3/19/2026 - Medium-High risk2/17/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including the ceiling tiles near the exit next to Room #9.
Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including the ceiling tiles near the exit next to Room #9. 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 3/19/2026 - Medium-High risk2/17/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including the back of the sink in Room #9.
Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including the back of the sink in Room #9. 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 3/19/2026 - Medium-High risk2/17/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) — Maintain all mechanical ventilation in a clean and operating condition throughout the center.
Maintain all mechanical ventilation in a clean and operating condition throughout the 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 3/19/2026 - High risk2/17/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(m)(2) — Ensure that all exits and egress areas are unobstructed including the exit walkway near Room #6.
Ensure that all exits and egress areas are unobstructed including the exit walkway near Room #6. 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 2/17/2026 - Medium-High risk2/17/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(a)(4) — Ensure that staff wash their hands with soap and running water as required including between toileting children in Room #10.
Ensure that staff wash their hands with soap and running water as required including between toileting children in Room #10. 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 3/19/2026
2025
- Medium-High risk1/8/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(iii) — Ensure that staff wash their hands immediately after coming into contact with nasal secretions or other bodily secretions.
Ensure that staff wash their hands immediately after coming into contact with nasal secretions or other bodily 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 immediately after coming into contact with blood, fecal matter, urine, vomit, nasal secretions, or other body fluids or secretions.
Corrected 2/5/2025 - High risk1/8/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(a)(2) — Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for 1 staff.
Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required 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 conset to a CARI background check, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall immediation terminate the staff member's employment at the center.
Corrected 2/5/2025 - Medium-High risk1/8/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(9) — Ensure the rust is removed from the bathroom stalls and wall in the hallway bathroom and Room #4.
Ensure the rust is removed from the bathroom stalls and wall in the hallway bathroom and Room #4. 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 2/5/2025 - Medium-High risk1/8/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(9) — Maintain sinks in sanitary condition. Ensure the caulking and the wall around the sinks are in sanitary condition throughout the center.
Maintain sinks in sanitary condition. Ensure the caulking and the wall around the sinks are in sanitary condition throughout the center. 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 2/5/2025 - Medium-High risk1/8/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(a)(4)(ii) — Ensure that staff wash their hands immediately after assisting a child with toileting.
Ensure that staff wash their hands immediately after assisting a child with toileting. Regulation: Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately after toileting.
Corrected 2/5/2025 - Medium risk1/8/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)(1) — Ensure that the center washes and disinfects surfaces as required. Ensure that a 2 step process is utilized at all times.
Ensure that the center washes and disinfects surfaces as required. Ensure that a 2 step process is utilized at all times. Regulation: Disinfectants shall be used as follows: the center shall disinfect those items specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)3 with a solution that shall be
Corrected 2/5/2025
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Safety & Compliance Analysis
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Estimated monthly cost
$899/month
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Typical prices in New Jersey run about $1,247/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in New Jersey by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: TOMS RIVER, Ocean County
- Capacity: 194
- Type: Licensed Child Care Center
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