The Goddard School - Denville NJ Regular Child Care Center

3175 Route 10 E. Suite 1, Denville NJ 07834
(973) 328-8588

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.

Additional Information:

 

I am proud to be the owner of the Goddard School in Denville for the past 12 years.  We are very proud of the family feeling we provide and all of the compliments we get from our families. We consistently work to maintain the high standards of being a top perfoming Goddard School as well as a National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) accredited school.

 Tom Pisciotta, Owner 


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Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 14GOD0001
  • Capacity: 151
  • Age Range: 0 - 13 years
  • Achievement and/or Accreditations NAEYC
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Type of Care: infant, toddler, preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, before- & after-school; summer camp
  • Transportation: , Field Trips
  • Current License Expiration Date: Jun 28, 2025
  • 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.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Cited Date Abated Regulation Number
2023-02-21 2023-02-21 3A:52-6.2(a)(2)
The center shall provide a supply of age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate program equipment including play equipment, child-size furniture and supplies that are non-toxic and safe for use by children in the age groups served.

Violation Observed: Ensure that all materials used by the children are age appropriate, non-toxic and safe for use by children. Based on Complaint #21837, the center shall provide age-appropriate and developmentally program equipment and supplies that are safe for use by the children in the age groups served.
2023-02-21 2023-04-03 3A:52-6.1(e)
The center shall ensure that pacifiers are removed when the children are crawling or walking.

Violation Observed: Ensure that pacifiers are removed when children are crawling or walking. A child was walking with a pacifier in their mouth in the 12 -18 month old room.
2023-02-21 2023-04-03 3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(i)
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 before intake of food.

Violation Observed: Ensure that children wash their hands before the intake of food. The children in the 12-18 month room went from the reading time to the table for lunch and missed the step of washing their hands.
2022-03-24 2022-04-04 3A:52-5.3(a)(9)
Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition.

Violation Observed: Ensure that toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks and other plumbing are maintained in operating and sanitary condition. The center shall repair one toilet.
2022-03-24 2022-04-04 3A:52-5.3(a)(2)
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. With the recent new floor, the center shall ensure all the floor molding is secured to the walls throughout the building.
2021-10-19 2021-10-19 3A:52-4.3(a)
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 adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center, including during transitions from the playground. A named child was left unsupervised on the playground for approximately 2-3 minutes.
2021-10-19 2021-10-19 3A:52-4.3(a)(1)
The center shall develop and implement an Office of Licensing-approved method to keep track of the location and ensure the safety of all children at all times when under the center’s supervision, including the transfer of supervision from and to parents during arrival and departure and the utilization of off-site locations, including playgrounds and field trips.

Violation Observed: Based on information, ensure adequate procedures for tracking children are adhered to at all times throughout the center, including during transitions from the playground. Two named staff were not aware that a named child was left unsupervised on the playground.
2021-10-19 2021-10-20 3A:52-4.8(a)(1)
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. The center's policies and procedures for tracking children.
2021-10-19 2021-10-20 3A:52-4.8(a)(1)
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. The center's policies and procedures for tracking children.
2021-10-19 2021-10-19 3A:52-4.3(a)(1)
The center shall develop and implement an Office of Licensing-approved method to keep track of the location and ensure the safety of all children at all times when under the center’s supervision, including the transfer of supervision from and to parents during arrival and departure and the utilization of off-site locations, including playgrounds and field trips.

Violation Observed: Based on information, ensure adequate procedures for tracking children are adhered to at all times throughout the center, including during transitions from the playground. Two named staff were not aware that a named child was left unsupervised on the playground.
2021-10-19 2021-10-19 3A:52-4.3(a)
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 adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center, including during transitions from the playground. A named child was left unsupervised on the playground for approximately 2-3 minutes.
2019-05-09 3A:52-5.3(a)(9)
Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition.

Violation Observed: Repair toilet in Room 9.
2019-05-09 2019-06-27 3A:52-5.3(a)(9)
Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition.

Violation Observed: Repair toilet in Room 9.
2019-05-09 2019-06-27 3A:52-5.3(a)(9)
Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition.

Violation Observed: Repair toilet in Room 9. |
2019-04-22 2019-05-09 3A:52-5.3(r)
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: Ensure the furnace room door locks securely.

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