The Goddard School
BRICK, NJ·Licensed Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address65 Drum Point Rd, Brick, NJ, 08724
CityBRICK, NJ 08724
CountyOcean
Phone732-920-0229
Operating details
Capacity132
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 9/25/2024 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High7
- Medium-High5
- Medium3
- Medium-Low10
- Low0
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Location
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65 Drum Point Rd, Brick, NJ, 08724, BRICK, NJ 08724
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- This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 9/25/2024
- High1
- Medium-High0
- Medium1
- Medium-Low4
- Low0
2024
- Medium-Low risk9/25/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.1(b)(7) — Develop a written policy for the use of television, computers and other technology by children at the center.
Develop a written policy for the use of television, computers and other technology by children at the center. Regulation: The staff member(s) specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5 who are responsible for developing and overseeing the implementation of the center's daily activities shall ensure that the use of a television, computers, and other video equipment shall be limited to educational and instructional use, shall be age and developmentally appropriate, and shall not be used as a substitute for planned activities or for passive viewing.
Corrected 11/20/2024 - Medium-Low risk9/25/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(ii) — Ensure that each child under 12 months of age has a written feeding plan maintained on file.
Ensure that each child under 12 months of age has a written feeding plan maintained on file. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, feeding requirements for centers serving children less than 18 months of age are as follows: for children less than 12 months of age, the feeding plan shall be
Corrected 11/20/2024 - Medium risk9/25/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.1(g)(3) — Ensure that classrooms that care for children over 18 months of age provide at least five different activity areas and that each area contains at least five different types of supplies and equipment.
Ensure that classrooms that care for children over 18 months of age provide at least five different activity areas and that each area contains at least five different types of supplies and equipment. 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 11/20/2024 - Medium-Low risk9/25/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.6(e)(3) — Post the center's discipline policy in a prominent location.
Post the center's discipline policy in a prominent location. Regulation: The center shall maintain on file a written policy on the disciplining of children by staff members. The policy shall be posted in a prominent location within the center.
Corrected 11/20/2024 - High risk9/25/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(b)(2)(i) — Ensure that the center maintains daily time sheets for the director that indicate the hours the staff worked at the center.
Ensure that the center maintains daily time sheets for the director that indicate the hours the staff worked at the center. Regulation: The director shall have the authority and responsibility for the implementation of policies and procedures for the day-to-day operation of the center, including maintenance of staff attendance records indicating daily hours worked.
Corrected 11/20/2024 - Medium-Low risk9/25/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(a) — Ensure that the center updates and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL.
Ensure that the center updates and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. Regulation: The center shall maintain on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by the Office of Licensing, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(b), indicating that the center has obtained documentation of the applicable staff education and experience, as specified in 3A:52-4.6(b) through (d).
Corrected 9/25/2024
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Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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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: BRICK, Ocean County
- Capacity: 132
- Type: Licensed Child Care Center
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