The Goddard School - Sparta NJ Child Care Center

107 Main Street , Sparta NJ 07871
(973) 726-4110
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: 19GOD0001
  • Capacity: 207
  • Age Range: 0 - 13 years
  • State Rating: 4
  • 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: 2025-10-21
  • Current License Expiration Date: 2028-10-21
  • 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: Mary Smith ([email protected])

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Inspection Type Reinspection Form
2025-10-08 Email Yes Center Inspection
2025-09-24 Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2025-08-20 Renewal No Center Inspection
2025-02-03 Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2024-11-13 Monitoring,Other No Center Inspection
2023-01-12 Monitoring No Center Inspection
2022-11-23 Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2022-10-11 Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2022-09-02 Phone Call Yes Center Inspection
2022-08-01 Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2022-07-01 117667 3A:52-6.1(g)(2) For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: centers serving children less than 18 months of age shall provide at least four types of children's daily activities including, but not limited to, sensory; language and dramatic play; manipulative; building; large muscle; music; or other comparable activities; and at least four types of supplies and equipment for each activity area chosen by the center.
2022-07-01 117667 3A:52-6.1(g)(3) For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: centers serving children 18 months of age and older shall provide at least five types of children's daily activities including, but not limited to, language; science and mathematics; manipulative; large muscle; building; art; music; drama; or other comparable activities; and at least five types of supplies and equipment for each daily activity chosen by the center.
2022-07-01 117667 3A:52-6.3(a)(4) All centers shall comply with the following requirements, if the center provides food, the center shall ensure that the food is stored, prepared, and served in a sanitary manner.
2022-07-01 117667 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(iv)(1) 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.
2022-07-01 117667 3A:52-6.4(b)(1) 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

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Reviews

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momof2 2010-10-25 00:30:11

WONDERFUL school! Both my daughters have attended pre-k and kindergarten there. The teachers and staff are kind and caring. Everything is developmentally appropriate and provides children with the strong foundation they need to be successful learners. Thank you for the wonderful experience we have had.

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