Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
The Goddard School
Toms River, NJ
· Ocean County
36 Bey Lea Road,
Toms River, NJ 08753
Quick Facts
Capacity
184 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
3
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Contact Information
📞 (732) 240-2121
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
15GOD0001
License Issued
Feb 10, 2025
Active Through
Feb 10, 2028
Issued By
New Jersey Department of Children & Families
District Office
New Jersey Dept of Children and Families - Office of Licensing
Reviews
stets
2010-07-07 22:39:03
★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
nice day care, good teachers
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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
- Monday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-29 | Monitoring,Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2026-06-11 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2026-03-19 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-02-17 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-06-25 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-05-06 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-02-05 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-01-08 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-10-18 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-03-27 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-03-07 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-02-28 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-05-08 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-03-15 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-03-14 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-03-14 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-03-14 | Violation | 3A:52-4.5(c)(2)(ii) | Ensure that the director and the designees complete the Understanding Licensing training provided by OOL. - The director or his or her designee(s) shall be on the premises at all times when the center is operating and the designee shall complete staff development in understanding licensing rules as provided by the Office. |
| 2023-03-14 | Violation | 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) | Ensure that all Epi-pens in Room 9 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). |
| 2023-03-14 | Violation | 3A:52-3.4(a) | Ensure that the center has a current comprehensive general liability insurance policy and maintains the documentation on file. - The sponsor or sponsor representative shall secure comprehensive general liability insurance coverage for the center and shall maintain on file a copy of the insurance policy or documentation of current insurance coverage. |
| 2023-03-14 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Replace stained ceiling tile by the exit to the playground area. - 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. |
| 2023-03-14 | 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. Fingerprint clearances should be dated after 1/1/2021. - 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. |
| 2022-01-24 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-01-14 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-12-02 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-11-22 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2021-09-14 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2020-07-23 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-05-13 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-04-24 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-03-23 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-02-21 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
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