The Goddard School - Swedesboro NJ Child Care Center

553 Beckett Road , Swedesboro NJ 08085
(856) 467-8477
1 Review

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: 08GOD0003
  • Capacity: 176
  • Age Range: 0 - 13 years
  • State Rating: 1
  • 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: 2026-03-31
  • Current License Expiration Date: 2029-03-31
  • 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: Mildred Metz ([email protected])

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Inspection Type Reinspection Form
2026-04-20 Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2026-03-10 Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2026-02-05 Renewal No Center Inspection
2025-09-24 Email Yes Center Inspection
2025-09-19 Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2025-08-26 Other,Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2025-08-08 Monitoring No Center Inspection
2024-07-29 Other No Center Inspection
2024-07-10 Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2024-05-28 Monitoring No Center Inspection
2023-04-06 Email Yes Center Inspection
2023-03-14 Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2023-01-23 139878 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).
2023-01-23 139878 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) 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.
2023-01-23 139878 3A:52-4.11(a)(1) 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.

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Reviews

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BatDad 2018-07-12 02:49:27
I have used this provider for less than 6 months

Warning to Parents: I wish I could give this place zero stars. There is clearly something being hidden in the background at this school. Teachers seem to be in constant battle for help from the administrators who do nothing. They lied to me about incidents regarding my son and could not keep their story straights when I questioned. In the end my son no longer attend this school and he was traumatized by the experience. I would not recommend. For the price you pay you can put your kid in full private school with smaller class size, more individual attention and an honest administration who will not cover up their issues with staff in lies. I feel bad for these teachers they are paid very little and their class sizes are far to large for the younger groups. The directors will lie and sell you to get you in the door and will tell you they address your concerns but do not. Save your money this place is a joke. 

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