Child Care Center
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The Goddard School
Sparta, NJ
· Sussex County
107 Main Street,
Sparta, NJ 07871
Quick Facts
Capacity
207 children
Age Range
0 - 13 years
Type of Care
infant, toddler, preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, before- & after-school; summer camp
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4
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Contact Information
📞 (973) 726-4110
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
19GOD0001
License Issued
Oct 21, 2025
Active Through
Oct 21, 2028
Issued By
New Jersey Department of Children & Families
District Office
New Jersey Dept of Children and Families - Office of Licensing
Reviews
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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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
- Monday06:30 AM - 06:00 PM
- Tuesday06:30 AM - 06:00 PM
- Wednesday06:30 AM - 06:00 PM
- Thursday06:30 AM - 06:00 PM
- Friday06:30 AM - 06:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-04 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-09-03 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-07-31 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-07-10 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-10-08 | 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 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-07-01 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-07-01 | Violation | 3A:52-6.1(g)(3) | Ensure that classrooms that care for children over 18 months of age provide at least five different activity areas and that each area contains at least five different types of supplies and equipment in Room 7. - 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 | Violation | 3A:52-6.3(a)(4) | Ensure that food provided by the center is stored, prepared and served in a sanitary manner. Ensure all food served to the children is cut into manageable bites and do not present a choking hazard. - 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 | Violation | 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(iv)(1) | Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the child's name and date in Room 2. - 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 | Violation | 3A:52-6.4(b)(1) | Provide an additional emergency evacuation crib in Room 3. Ensure that the crib is not used for storage of toys or equipment. - 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 |
| 2022-07-01 | Violation | 3A:52-6.3(a)(12)(ii) | Ensure that each child's sippy cup is labeled with the child's name. - All centers shall comply with the following requirements, the center shall ensure that these safety and sanitation practices are followed: sippy cups shall be labeled with the child’s name. |
| 2022-07-01 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(ii)(3) | Ensure that diapering surfaces are flat, smooth, clean, dry, non-absorbent and in good repair in Room 6. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: diapering requirements for centers serving children who are not toilet trained are as follows, diapering area and surface requirements are as follows, the diapering surface shall be flat, smooth, clean, dry, non-absorbent, and in good repair. |
| 2022-07-01 | Violation | 3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(i)(1) | Ensure that the center has a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility and communication. - The sponsor or sponsor representative shall designate individuals with the authority and responsibility to develop and implement written policies and procedures for the operation of the center, including a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility and communication. |
| 2022-07-01 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(a) | Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. - 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). |
| 2022-07-01 | 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. |
| 2022-07-01 | Violation | 3A:52-4.11(a)(1) | Ensure that all staff, the sponsor and/or the sponsor representative complete a CHRI background check as required for the center's license renewal. - 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. |
| 2022-07-01 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(c)(1) | Ensure that the head teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. Due to the center's licensed capacity, an additional Head Teacher is required. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: for all centers, the head teacher or consulting head teacher shall meet the qualification requirements specified in one of the seven options set forth in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(c) for education and experience. |
| 2022-07-01 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(c)(3) | Ensure that the group teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. Due to staffing changes, provide documentation pertaining to education and experience for 2 Group Teachers. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: the group teacher shall meet the requirements for experience and education |
| 2022-07-01 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(d)(1) | Ensure that the program supervisor meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. - For school-age child care programs the program supervisor shall meet the qualification requirements specified in one of the applicable options set forth in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(d) for education, training, and experience, based on the center's licensed capacity. |
| 2022-07-01 | Violation | 3A:52-4.5(e)(8) | Ensure that all staff working with children under 2.5 years of age have training specific to this age group initiated within 90 days of hire and completed within one year. - For early childhood programs all staff that work with children under 2 1/2 years of age shall have training specific to this age group, which may include, but is not limited to, the New Jersey Infant/Toddler Credential administered through Professional Impact NJ, the Infant-Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential, or other trainings specifically related to the care of infants and toddlers. Each employee shall initiate this training within 90 days and complete it within one year. |
| 2022-07-01 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) | Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children in Building 2, Room 1. Raise the storage shelving as the school age children can reach the current shelf. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: all corrosive agents, insecticides, bleaches, detergents, polishes, any products under pressure in an aerosol spray can, and any toxic substance shall be stored in a locked cabinet or in an enclosure located in an area not accessible to the children. |
| 2022-07-01 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Ensure that all surfaces are kept clean and in good repair. Replace the missing wall tile in the bathroom adjacent to the Pre-K room in building 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. |
| 2022-07-01 | Violation | 3A:52-5.4(a)(1) | Ensure that all electrical outlets accessible to the children have protective coverings. This pertains only to classrooms in Building 2. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, all electrical outlets that are accessible to the children shall have protective covers. |
| 2022-07-01 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(18) | Ensure that the water coolers are secured to a stable surface in Building 2. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ensure that microwave ovens, toaster ovens, and other portable devices used to heat or prepare food are out of children's reach, secured on a stable surface, and not in use when children are in the area in order to ensure the safety of children. |
| 2022-07-01 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(16)(i) | Repair and/or paint the walls throughout the center as required. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: walls shall be painted or otherwise covered whenever there is evidence of excessive peeling or chipped paint. |
| 2022-07-01 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(7) | Maintain the resilient surfacing and use zones under all play equipment as required. - Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall comply with the Playground Safety Subcode of the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, as specified in N.J.A.C. 5:23-11. |
| 2022-07-01 | 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. |
| 2022-02-24 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-02-17 | Monitoring,Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-02-17 | Monitoring,Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-02-17 | Violation | 3A:52-4.3(a) | Based on information, ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center, including on the playground. A named child was left unsupervised on the playground for approximately 4.5 minutes. - 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. |
| 2022-02-17 | Violation | 3A:52-4.3(a)(1) | Based on information, ensure that adequate procedures for tracking children are adhered to at all times throughout the center, including on the playground. Two named staff were not aware that a named child was left unsupervised on the playground when returning to the classroom. - 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. |
| 2022-02-17 | Violation | 3A:52-4.3(c) | Based on information, ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center. A named staff left a second named staff alone, leaving the class out of ratio. - 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 |
| 2022-02-17 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(1) | Based on information, retrain all staff on 1. The center's supervision policy, 2. The center's policies and procedures for tracking children and 3. Maintaining adequate staff/child ratios - Topics of orientation training shall include supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a). |
| 2022-02-17 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(7) | Based on information, retrain all staff on the center's discipline policy. - Topics of orientation training shall include implementing the center's statement of policy on the disciplining of children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.6. |
| 2021-12-17 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-11-09 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-10-20 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-09-17 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-09-10 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2020-01-29 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-01-10 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-12-05 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-10-30 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-09-18 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-07-30 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2019-06-17 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-05-09 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
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