The Goddard School
TOMS RIVER, NJ·Licensed Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address255 Route Route 70, Toms River, NJ, 08755
CountyOcean
Phone732-363-5530
Websitehttps://bubblefundaycare.com
Operating details
Capacity155
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 9/29/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High3
- Medium-High20
- Medium1
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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Location
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255 Route Route 70, Toms River, NJ, 08755, TOMS RIVER, NJ 08755
Questions to ask on a tour
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- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
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- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
- Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 9/29/2025
- High3
- Medium-High5
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- Medium risk9/29/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(i) — Cease the use of pacifier straps or other types of attachment devices.
Cease the use of pacifier straps or other types of attachment devices. Regulation: Children shall not use pacifiers with straps or other types of attachment devices.
Corrected 9/29/2025 - High risk9/29/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(b) — Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for 1 staff.
Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for 1 staff. Regulation: When the center applies for a new license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that each staff member at least 18 years of age who is or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis completes the CHRI fingerprinting process specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a). Within two weeks after a new staff member begins working at the center, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that the new staff member completes the CHRI fingerprinting process specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a). Until the center receives the results of the CHRI background check for a new staff member, the center shall ensure oversight of that person by another staff member and ensure that the person is not alone to supervise a child or group of children.
Corrected 11/3/2025 - Medium-High risk9/29/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(e)(2) — Ensure diapering tables are maintained in a sanitary matter.
Ensure diapering tables are maintained in a sanitary matter. Regulation: 2. All diaper pails and lids shall be disinfected daily.
Corrected 11/3/2025 - High risk9/29/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(b)(2) — Ensure cots are covered with a sheet, blanket or other covering.
Ensure cots are covered with a sheet, blanket or other covering. Regulation: i. Each cot used for children between 13 and 18 months of age shall not exceed 14 inches above the floor level. ii. Each cot or mat used for rest and sleep shall be covered with a sheet, blanket or other covering. An additional covering shall be provided for use as a covering for each child. 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:52-7.7(a)1.
Corrected 11/3/2025 - Medium-High risk9/29/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) — Ensure the play equipment in the outdoor play area is in sanitary condition.
Ensure the play equipment in the outdoor play area is in sanitary condition. 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 - Medium-High risk9/29/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including the rug in Room #2.
Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including the rug in Room #2. 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 11/3/2025 - Medium-High risk9/29/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including the wall near the exit in Room #2.
Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including the wall near the exit in Room #2. 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 11/3/2025
2024
- Medium-High risk9/16/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.2(a)(5) — Ensure that the center's fire protective systems are operative at all times.
Ensure that the center's fire protective systems are operative at all times. Regulation: The center shall be permitted to obtain a valid fire safety inspection certificate issued by the municipality in which it is located, based on a fire inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months, and submit a copy of the certificate to the Office of Licensing in lieu of a CO or CCO, if the center serves only children 2 ½ years of age or older and is located in a public school building that is used as a public school.
Corrected 9/25/2024 - High risk9/16/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(b)(1)(ii) — Ensure that all sleeping equipment is free of pillows and soft bedding when occupied by a sleeping child.
Ensure that all sleeping equipment is free of pillows and soft bedding when occupied by a sleeping child. Regulation: The center shall provide sleeping equipment 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 requirement that sleeping equipment shall be free of pillows and soft bedding, including, but not limited to bumper pads, when occupied by a sleeping child.
Corrected 9/16/2024
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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
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
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: 155
- Type: Licensed Child Care Center
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