Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
The Goddard School
Bordentown, NJ
· Burlington County
231 Crosswicks Road Suite 15,
Bordentown, NJ 08505
Quick Facts
Capacity
117 children
Age range (listing information)
0 - 13 years
May not reflect the ages served today. Please confirm with the provider.
Type of Care
infant, toddler, preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, before- & after-school; summer camp
Subsidized Program
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Contact Information
📞 (609) 291-1800
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
03GOD0005
License Issued
Jul 31, 2025
Active Through
Jul 31, 2028
Issued By
New Jersey Department of Children & Families
District Office
New Jersey Dept of Children and Families - Office of Licensing
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About the Provider
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.
Hours of Operation
- Monday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-22 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2026-02-09 | Email,Verify Closure | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-01-05 | Phone Call,Email | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-12-01 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-11-06 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-10-02 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-09-15 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-08-11 | New Sponsor | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-07-07 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-06-16 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-05-16 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-04-30 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-01-23 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-01-09 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-12-17 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-11-15 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-10-04 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-01-23 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-01-22 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-12-18 | New Sponsor | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-07-07 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-06-05 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-06-05 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-06-05 | Violation | 3A:52-6.4(b)(1) | Repair and/or replace sleeping equipment in room 4 that is in disrepair. - 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 https://www.cpsc.gov/Safety-Education/Safety- Education-Centers/cribs , playpen, or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment that meets the following requirement that |
| 2023-06-05 | Violation | 3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iii) | Ensure that the staff in room 3 washes and disinfects diapering surfaces after each use. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: in addition to the items specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)3, the following equipment items or surfaces shall be washed and disinfected after each use, diapering surfaces. |
| 2023-06-05 | Violation | 3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iv) | Ensure that the staff throughout the center washes and disinfects toys mouthed by infants and toddlers before being given to another child. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: in addition to the items specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)3, the following equipment items or surfaces shall be washed and disinfected after each use, toys mouthed by infants and toddlers before being given to another child. |
| 2023-06-05 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(v) | Ensure that children in room 3 wash their hands immediately after outdoor play. - 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 outdoor play. |
| 2023-06-05 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(ii) | Ensure that children throughout the center wash their hands immediately after having their diaper changed. - 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 using the toilet or having diapers changed. |
| 2023-06-05 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(a)(4)(iii) | Ensure that staff throughout the center wash their hands immediately after each diaper change. - Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately after assisting a child in toileting. |
| 2023-06-05 | Violation | 3A:52-4.11(a)(1) | Complete the CHRI background check for 1 named staff. - 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. |
| 2023-06-05 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(p) | Secure the electrical cords connected to the light table in room 6. - Play equipment, materials, and furniture for indoor and outdoor use shall be of sturdy and safe construction, non-toxic, free of hazards, and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. The center may not use play equipment intended for outdoor use indoors. |
| 2023-06-05 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(19) | Complete radon testing in every room on the lowest floor used by children and post the results in a prominent location. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall test for the presence of radon gas in each classroom on the lowest floor level used by children at least once every five years and shall post the test results in a prominent location in all buildings at the center, as specified in N.J.S.A. 30:5B-5.2. |
| 2022-12-16 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-11-16 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-11-16 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-10-28 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-10-28 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-10-28 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(r) | Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of the children served. In room 1, walls were being painted while the children were present. - 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. |
| 2022-10-28 | Violation | 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(iv)(1) | Ensure that each child's bottle in room 1 is labeled with the date. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, feeding requirements for centers serving children less than 18 months of age are as follows: for bottles, each child's bottle(s) shall be labeled with the child's name and dated. |
| 2022-10-28 | Violation | 3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iii) | Ensure that the staff in rooms 1 and 2 wash and disinfect diapering surfaces after each use. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: in addition to the items specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)3, the following equipment items or surfaces shall be washed and disinfected after each use, diapering surfaces. |
| 2022-10-28 | Violation | 3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iv) | Ensure that the staff in room 4 washes and disinfects mouthed toys. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: in addition to the items specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)3, the following equipment items or surfaces shall be washed and disinfected after each use, toys mouthed by infants and toddlers before being given to another child. |
| 2022-10-28 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(ii) | Ensure that children in room 1 wash their hands immediately after using the toilet or having their diaper changed. - 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 using the toilet or having diapers changed. |
| 2022-10-28 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(a)(4)(i) | Ensure that staff in room 5 wash their hands immediately before preparing or serving food. - Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately before preparing or serving food. |
| 2022-10-28 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(a)(4)(iii) | Ensure that staff in room 1 wash their hands immediately after changing a diaper. - Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately after assisting a child in toileting. |
| 2022-10-28 | Violation | 3A:52-4.10(a)(1) | Complete the CARI check for 1 named staff. - 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. |
| 2022-10-28 | Violation | 3A:52-4.11(a)(1) | Complete the CHRI checks for 7 named staff. 11/16/2022: 1 received, 1 no longer employed, 5 outstanding. - 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. |
| 2022-10-28 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(a)(5) | Ensure that all exits and egress areas are unobstructed and that the emergency exit doors are easily operable. In room 2 the egress to the playground was blocked by multiple items. In room 3 the front egress was obstructed by furniture. - 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. |
| 2022-03-31 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-02-28 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-01-31 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-12-15 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2021-10-04 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-09-09 | Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2021-08-04 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-07-09 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
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