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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| 2023-01-13 | 2023-02-06 | 3A:52-4.3(d)(3) |
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Naptime preparations shall have been completed and all children 18 months or above are resting or sleeping, while all children under 18 months of age are sleeping. Violation Observed: Ensure that all naptime preparations have been completed, all children over 18 months are resting or sleeping and all children under 18 months are sleeping prior to assuming nap time staff/child ratios. There were 5 children awake while 4 children were resting with 2 staff members in classroom 1. |
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| 2022-12-02 | 2023-01-13 | 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(iv)(1) |
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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. Violation Observed: Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the child's name and date in classroom 1. |
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| 2022-12-02 | 2023-01-13 | 3A:52-6.4(b)(2)(iii)(4) |
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The center shall provide sleeping equipment for children over the age of 12 months and under the age of five years, 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 CRF 1219 and 1220, which is incorporated herein by reference, and can be obtained through the CPSC's website at http://www.cpsc.gov/businfo/frnotices/fr11/cribfinal.pdf, playpen, cot, mat, or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment that meets the following requirements: each mat used for rest and sleep shall be 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. Violation Observed: Ensure that all sleeping mats are stored so that there is no contact with the sleeping surface of another mat or that the mats are disinfected after each use as required in Room 7. |
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| 2022-12-02 | 2023-01-13 | 3A:52-4.9(a) |
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The sponsor, sponsor representative, director, or any staff member shall verbally notify the State Central Registry Hotline (1-877 NJ ABUSE/1-877-652-2873) immediately whenever there is reasonable cause to believe that a child has been subjected to abuse or neglect by a staff member, or any other adult, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.9, 8.10, 8.13 and 8.14. Violation Observed: Based on complaint # 21562, ensure that there is appropriate staff action at all times throughout the center. |
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| 2022-12-02 | 2023-01-13 | 3A:52-4.8(b) |
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Orientation training as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) may be included for six of the required hours of staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(c) and (d). Violation Observed: Ensure that all staff complete orientation training which may be included for six of the required annual training hours. |
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| 2022-12-02 | 2023-01-13 | 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) |
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The center shall develop and follow a policy on the administration of medication and health care procedures to children, which shall include the following provisions: the center shall store prescribed epinephrine pens in their original boxes with the child’s name and prescription. A special care plan or other documentation from a health care provider shall accompany the epinephrine pen. If two epinephrine pens are required, both shall be available. Each center under the jurisdiction of N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.5 shall store back-up epinephrine pens on site consistent with the requirements stated at N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.5.e(1). Violation Observed: Ensure the prescription is accompanied by a special care plan and that two are present when required for the named child. |
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| 2022-12-02 | 2023-01-13 | 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, repair/replace soft sofa toy in classroom 3. |
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| 2022-12-02 | 2023-01-13 | 3A:52-5.3(c)(2) |
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Lighting requirements are as follows: during program activities, at least 20 foot-candles of natural or artificial light shall be provided in all rooms used by the children. This illumination shall be measured three feet above the floor at the farthest point from the light source. Violation Observed: Repair/replace the missing light in classroom 7. |
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| 2022-12-02 | 2023-01-13 | 3A:52-4.4(a)(2) |
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For early childhood programs, the following shall apply for infants (under 18 months of age) and toddlers (18 months to 2½ years of age): a group shall consist of four infants or six toddlers to whom a primary caregiver has been assigned. Violation Observed: Ensure that a primary caregiver is assigned to each group of four infants or six toddlers in classrooms 4, and 3. |
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| 2021-09-10 | 2021-11-16 | 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: 1. Ensure that ratio is maintained in classroom 1, there was 1 staff member with 5 children (0-18 months), an additional staff is needed.2. Ensure that ratio is maintained in classroom 7, there was 1 staff member with 13 children (3 years-old), an additional staff is needed.3. Ensure that ratio is maintained in classroom 5, there was 1 staff member with 19 children (3 years-old), an additional staff is needed. 10/7/20214. Based on complaint 19709, ensure that the center maintained ratio throughout the center, an additional staff is needed.10/25/20215. Ensure that ratio is maintained in classroom 7, there was 1 staff member with 15 (4 years-old), an additional staff is needed. |
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| 2021-09-10 | 2021-10-07 | 3A:52-7.9(a)(1) |
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For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: the center shall maintain on file a log of the initial illnesses, symptoms of illness, or diseases that are exhibited by each child while in the center’s care, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.1(c) and (d). This illness log shall include Violation Observed: Submit or upload to NJCCIS file cabinet the center's illness log. |
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| 2021-09-10 | 2021-11-17 | 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 or upload to NJCCIS File Cabinet the center's Staff Record Checklist. |
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| 2021-09-10 | 2021-11-17 | 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 or upload to NJCCIS File Cabinet the center's renewal CARI clearances. |
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| 2021-09-10 | 2021-10-08 | 3A:52-4.8(b) |
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Orientation training as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) may be included for six of the required hours of staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(c) and (d). Violation Observed: Submit or upload to the NJCCIS File Cabinet the staff record checklist that documents the orientation training for all staff member. |
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| 2021-09-10 | 2021-10-07 | 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: Submit or upload to NJCCIS File Cabinet at least two Staff members, who have completed CPR and first aid training. |
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