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.
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| 2023-03-06 | 2023-04-18 | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) |
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Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair. Violation Observed: Ensure that all surfaces are kept clean and in good repair. Secure metal frame between ceiling tiles above the door by room 10. |
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| 2022-10-07 | 2022-10-07 | 3A:52-4.3(a) |
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The children shall be supervised directly by a staff member at all times, including during outdoor activities, rest and sleep, and walking through hallways. Toileting procedures shall be supervised by a staff member as appropriate for the ages and developmental needs of the children. Violation Observed: Based on information, ensure that supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center. A named staff was changing another child's diaper and failed to adequately supervise a named child. The named child sustained an eye injury that the named staff didn't see. |
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| 2022-10-07 | 2022-10-07 | 3A:52-4.3(c) |
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The following staff/child ratios shall apply, except as specified in 3A:52-4.3(d) through (f):Age Staff/Child RatioUnder 18 months - 1:418 months up to 2 ½ years - 1:62 ½ years up to 4 years - 1:104 years - 1:125 years and older - 1:15 Violation Observed: Based on information, ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center, including during classroom transitions at nap time. |
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| 2022-10-07 | 2022-11-30 | 3A:52-5.3(r) |
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The center shall take any steps required by the Office of Licensing to correct conditions in the building or center that may endanger the health, safety, and well-being of the children served. Violation Observed: Based on information, provide a Corrective Action Plan to DCF as required. |
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| 2022-10-07 | 2023-01-10 | 3A:52-4.8(a)(1) |
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Topics of orientation training shall include supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a). Violation Observed: Based on information, retrain all staff on 1. The center's supervision policy and 2. Maintaining adequate staff/child ratios. |
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| 2022-10-07 | 2023-03-30 | 3A:52-3.4(a) |
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The sponsor or sponsor representative shall secure comprehensive general liability insurance coverage for the center and shall maintain on file a copy of the insurance policy or documentation of current insurance coverage. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center has a current comprehensive general liability insurance policy and maintains the documentation on file. |
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| 2022-10-07 | 2023-03-30 | 3A:52-5.3(n)(1) |
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Fire prevention requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct fire drills at least once a month, as specified in the NJUFC. The center shall ensure that fire drills are conducted during each session provided at the center and that one fire drill per year is conducted during nap time, if applicable. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center conducts fire drills at least once per month during each session provided at the center, including one fire drill annually that is conducted during nap time. |
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| 2022-10-07 | 2023-03-03 | 3A:52-4.3(d)(1) |
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At least one staff member shall be physically present in the room or area in which children are napping and shall be able to summon other staff members without leaving the room or area. Violation Observed: Ensure that there is at least one staff physically present in the room or area where children are napping and they are able to summon additional staff members without leaving the room. (Pertains room 1) |
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| 2022-10-07 | 2023-03-03 | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) |
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Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair. Violation Observed: Ensure that all surfaces are kept clean and in good repair. (Remove bugs from the light fixtures). |
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| 2022-10-07 | 2023-03-03 | 3A:52-5.3(a)(16)(ii) |
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Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: walls shall be painted or otherwise covered whenever there is evidence of heavily soiled conditions. Violation Observed: Clean and/or paint the walls and other surfaces as required. (Touch up door frame in Room 8) |
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| 2022-10-07 | 2023-03-30 | 3A:52-5.3(o)(1) |
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First aid requirements are as follows: at least two staff members who have current certified basic knowledge of first aid principles and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as defined by a recognized health organization (such as the American Red Cross), shall be in the center at all times when enrolled children are present. Violation Observed: Ensure that at least two staff have current first aid and CPR certifications and are present at all times at the center. |
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| 2021-05-10 | 2021-06-22 | 3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(i)(1) |
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The sponsor or sponsor representative shall designate individuals with the authority and responsibility to develop and implement written policies and procedures for the operation of the center, including a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility and communication. Violation Observed: Submit and upload to NJCCIS File Cabinet the center’s table of organization indicating lines of authority,responsibility and job descriptions of current staff. |
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| 2021-05-10 | 2021-06-09 | 3A:52-4.6(a) |
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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). Violation Observed: Submit by uploading to NJCCIS File Cabinet the center’s staff records checklist. |
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| 2021-05-10 | 2021-06-09 | 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) |
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When the center applies for a new or renewal license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department the completed CARI consent forms for all staff members who are or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis. Within two weeks after a new staff member begins working at the center, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department a completed CARI consent form for the new staff member. Violation Observed: Submit by uploading to NJCCIS File Cabinet the center’s staff renewal CARI's. |
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| 2021-05-10 | 2021-06-09 | 3A:52-4.11(a)(1) |
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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). The sponsor or sponsor representative and each staff member shall complete the electronic fingerprinting process through the vendor authorized by the State to conduct CHRI background checks through the Division of State Police in the Department of Law and Public Safety and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Violation Observed: Submit by uploading to NJCCIS File Cabinet all current staff CHRI. |
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