The Goddard School - Wayne NJ Child Care Center

2086 Hamburg Turnpike , Wayne NJ 07470
(973) 839-3980

About the Provider

Description: The Goddard School uses the most current, academically endorsed methods to ensure that children have fun while learning the skills they need for long-term success in school and in life. Our talented teachers also collaborate with parents to nurture children into respectful, confident and joyful learners.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 16GOD0001
  • Capacity: 148
  • Age Range: 0 - 13 years
  • State Rating: 2
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Type of Care: infant, toddler, preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, before- & after-school; summer camp
  • Current License Issue Date: 2024-10-03
  • Current License Expiration Date: 2027-10-03
  • District Office: New Jersey Dept of Children and Families - Office of Licensing
  • District Office Phone: 1-877-667-9845 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)
  • Licensor: Lori Ritchwood ([email protected])

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Inspection Type Reinspection Form
2026-04-02 Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2026-03-02 Monitoring,Complaint No Center Inspection
2025-07-31 Monitoring,Other No Center Inspection
2024-10-17 Monitoring,New Sponsor No Center Inspection
2024-02-07 Email Yes Center Inspection
2024-01-09 Monitoring Yes Center Inspection
2023-12-12 Renewal No Center Inspection
2023-06-05 Monitoring No Center Inspection
2023-01-23 Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2022-12-21 Email Yes Center Inspection
2022-12-20 Email Yes Center Inspection
2022-12-15 134301 3A:52-4.6(a) 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).
2022-12-15 134301 3A:52-4.10(a)(1) The sponsor or sponsor representative, and each staff member shall complete a signed consent form provided by the Department that indicates the identifying information necessary to conduct a CARI background check, including the person’s name, address, date of birth, sex, race, and Social Security number. Pursuant to the Federal Privacy Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-579), the Department shall advise each such person that the disclosure of his or her Social Security number is voluntary, and that the Social Security number will only be used for the purpose of conducting a CARI background check.
2022-12-15 134301 3A:52-6.1(e) The center shall ensure that pacifiers are removed when the children are crawling or walking.
2022-12-15 134301 3A:52-5.2(a)(5) 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.

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