Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
The Goddard School
Hamilton, NJ
· Mercer County
2500 Kuser Road,
Hamilton, NJ 08691
Quick Facts
Capacity
120 children
Age Range
0 - 13 years
Type of Care
infant, toddler, preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, before- & after-school; summer camp
Subsidized Program
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Contact Information
📞 (609) 631-9311
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
11GOD0001
License Issued
Sep 6, 2025
Active Through
Sep 6, 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
- Monday07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Tuesday07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Wednesday07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Thursday07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Friday07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-07-29 | Other,Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-07-01 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-05-14 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-04-14 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-03-31 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-08-20 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-06-26 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-04-28 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-03-24 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-12-06 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-10-30 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-09-18 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-08-12 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-07-02 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-05-02 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-03-15 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-10-11 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-09-28 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-08-18 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-06-23 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-05-12 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-03-31 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-02-28 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-23 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-12-20 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-11-04 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-09-26 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-08-12 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-06-20 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-05-12 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-05-12 | Violation | 3A:52-4.10(a)(1) | Ensure that CARI background checks are completed upon renewal. - 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. |
| 2022-05-12 | Violation | 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) | Ensure that all staff submit a CARI background check upon renewal. - 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. |
| 2022-05-12 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(g)(3) | Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually and that the completion of the training is documented on the Staff Records Checklist. - The center shall maintain on file documentation of the date, time, topic, presenter, and attendance for all staff development and orientation completed by center staff members. The center shall record each staff member’s completion of staff development and orientation on the Staff Records Checklist, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(b). |
| 2022-05-12 | Violation | 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) | Ensure that all Epi-pens are stored in their original boxes with the child's name and prescription, accompanied by a special care plan and that two are present when required. - 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). |
| 2022-05-12 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(9) | Ensure that toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks and other plumbing are maintained in operating and sanitary condition. - 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. |
| 2022-05-12 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(i) | Complete and submit a DCF Drinking Water Testing Checklist and Statement of Assurance and a copy of the center's water testing completed by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection. - Environmental condition precautions are as follows: at the time of the initial application, any renewal application, relocation of an existing licensed center and, in the discretion of the Office of Licensing, any other time, the applicant or facility operator shall certify in writing that the center provides a potable water supply provided by a public community water system. If the facility is supplied by a public community water system, the applicant or facility operator shall provide documentation of water testing conducted by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection for water testing for lead and copper from all faucets and other sources used for drinking water or food preparation and at least 50 percent of all indoor water faucets utilized by the center. |
| 2022-05-12 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) | Maintain all mechanical ventilation in a clean and operating condition in room7. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ventilation outlets shall be clean and free from obstructions, and filters shall be replaced when saturated. |
| 2022-03-15 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-03-15 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-02-10 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-01-07 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-12-07 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-10-15 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-09-10 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-08-05 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2020-02-18 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-01-23 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-11-14 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-09-20 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-08-12 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-06-25 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-05-13 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-05-06 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
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