The Goddard School
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This school is filthy. The floors are so grimy you can see the actual dirt on the tiles, including in the infant and toddler rooms where babies are crawling on the floors all day long. My wife and I attempted to bring this to the attention of the school owner, Alisa, on more than one occasion. Not only could we see the visible dirt on the floors, but our young child was constantly sick while attending this school. I’m talking hospitalized sick on two occasions on top of near constant fevers and viruses . Despite all of this, Alisa repeatedly assured us that the school is clean and safe and is thoroughly disinfected by a professional cleaning crew every evening. However, come to find out, the school was inspected by the New Jersey office of licensing in late October 2022 and was cited with several violations for “unsanitary conditions”. The exact words on the report — which is public knowledge on the web — state that “The center violated state licensing requirements due to unsanitary conditions. The center is dirty, particularly the floors.” Additionally, much to our shock and dismay the school was also cited in that same report for further violations including mold in the baby room and in the ventilation in the connected classroom ( the toddler room). It goes on to state that center administration, meaning Alisa, knew about these issues and did not address them. The audacity of this woman to sit in front of two parents and boldly and blatantly lie to us about the condition of her school, knowing full well that she had recently been cited by the state for these disgusting violations. All it takes is a quick Google search to find this information. Did she really expect no one would ever find out?? Oh and to add insult to injury, they were also cited for further violations for not conducting regular mandated safety drills or practicing an emergency preparedness plan with their staff. Seriously? In this day and age you’re going to neglect SAFETY DRILLS at a school??? If nothing else, this distressing and disheartening experience taught my wife and I a very hard and valuable lesson on trusting our gut instincts.We knew something was very wrong at this school and suspected Alisa wasn’t being honest and forthcoming with us. We are grateful to the office of licensing for confirming our suspicions, We are hoping to help any prospective parent who might be interested in the school and reading this review with this hard earned insight.
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About the Provider
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-03 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-09-29 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-10-28 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-10-02 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-09-25 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-09-16 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-08-09 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-07-12 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-06-11 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-05-21 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-04-17 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-03-06 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-01-24 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-05-29 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-05-02 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-05-02 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-05-02 | Violation | 3A:52-7.6(a)(2) | Based on complaint #22059 ensure that parents are notified immediately when a child sustains a head or facial injury, including when a child bumps his or her head. - The center shall take immediate necessary action to protect the child from further harm and shall immediately notify the child's parent(s) when a child sustains a head or facial injury, including when a child bumps his or her head. |
| 2023-05-02 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(2) | Based on complaint #22059 ensure that all staff receive re-training on the completion of accident/incident reports and immediate notification requirements. - Topics of orientation training shall include understanding center operations, policies and procedures, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(b)3. |
| 2023-05-02 | Violation | 3A:52-4.3(a) | Ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center. - 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. |
| 2023-05-02 | Violation | 3A:52-7.6(b)(6)(i) | Based on complaint #22059 complete accident reports as required, including a written description of the incident. - The center shall maintain on file a written record of each incident resulting in an injury as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.6(a). These records shall include the following: a written description of the incident. |
| 2023-04-25 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-04-25 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-04-25 | 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. - 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. |
| 2023-04-25 | Violation | 3A:52-6.4(b)(2)(i) | Ensure that approved sleeping equipment is provided for each child as required. Ensure mats are laying flat and not folded in order for the children to fit fully on the mat. - The center shall provide sleeping equipment for children over the age of 12 months and under the age of five years, 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 CRF 1219 and 1220, which is incorporated herein by reference, and can be obtained through the CPSC's website at http://www.cpsc.gov/businfo/frnotices/fr11/cribfinal.pdf, playpen, cot, mat, or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment that meets the following requirements: for children over the age of 12 months and under the age of five years, 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 CRF 1219 and 1220, which is incorporated herein by reference, and can be obtained through the CPSC's website at http://www.cpsc.gov/businfo/frnotices/fr11/cribfinal.pdf, playpen, cot, mat, or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment that meets the following requirements: Each cot used for children between 13 and 18 months of age shall not exceed 14 inches above the floor level. |
| 2023-04-25 | Violation | 3A:52-4.3(j) | Ensure that all staff under 18 years of age are directly supervised by a staff member who is 18 years of age or older. - Staff members who are under 18 years of age shall be directly supervised by and visible to a staff member who is 18 years of age or older. |
| 2023-04-25 | Violation | 3A:52-4.10(b)(2) | Ensure that all staff who do not have a completed CARI and CHRI background check are directly supervised by another staff member. - 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. Until the results of the CARI background check for a new staff member have been received from the Department, the center shall ensure oversight of the new staff member by another staff member, and ensure that person is not left alone to supervise a child or group of children. |
| 2023-04-25 | Violation | 3A:52-6.4(a)(4) | Ensure that children over the age of 18 months and under the age of four years are provided an opportunity for rest or sleep each day. Ensure children over the age of 4 who wish or require nap are provided a sleeping mat as required. Prohibit children from sleeping in chairs. - For early childhood programs, the center shall provide opportunities for daily rest and sleep as follows: for children over the age of 18 months and under the age of four years, the center shall provide |
| 2023-04-25 | Violation | 3A:52-4.3(c) | Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center. At naptime room 3 had one staff present and 2 were required as a child was awake.5/2/2023 At naptime room 3 had one staff present and 2 were required as a child was awake.There were 14 children with one staff present in room 4. - 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 |
| 2023-04-25 | Violation | 3A:52-4.3(a)(1) | Ensure that adequate procedures for tracking children are adhered to at all times throughout the center. Staff in classroom #7 did not know the correct number of children who were present when asked by the inspector.5/2/2023 Staff in room #4 did not know the correct number of children present when asked by the inspector. - 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. |
| 2023-03-29 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(c)(1) | Ensure that the head teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. Provide documentation of education and experience for one Head Teacher. - 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. |
| 2023-03-28 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-03-28 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-02-07 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-12-20 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-12-05 | Violation | 3A:52-4.11(a)(1) | Based on complaint 21565, ensure that all staff, the sponsor and/or the sponsor representative complete a CHRI background check as required. - 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. |
| 2022-12-02 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-12-02 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-10-21 | Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-10-21 | Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-10-21 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) | Based on complaint 21337 maintain all mechanical ventilation in a clean condition. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ventilation outlets shall be clean and free from obstructions, and filters shall be replaced when saturated. |
| 2022-10-21 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(l)(4) | Based on complaint 21337 ensure that the center conducts at least two lockdown drills per year during each session provided at the center and maintains records of the drills on file. - Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct two lockdown drills per year and maintain on file a record of each lockdown drill. The center shall ensure that lockdown drills are conducted during each session provided at the center. |
| 2022-09-30 | No Selection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-08-23 | Monitoring,Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-08-23 | Monitoring,Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-08-23 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(a)(5) | Ensure that all illuminated exit signs and emergency lighting are operable at all times throughout the center in room 7. - The center shall be permitted to obtain a valid fire safety inspection certificate issued by the municipality in which it is located, based on a fire inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months, and submit a copy of the certificate to the Office of Licensing in lieu of a CO or CCO, if the center serves only children 2 ½ years of age or older and is located in a public school building that is used as a public school. |
| 2022-01-25 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-11-05 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-10-20 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-09-15 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-08-24 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-07-28 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-06-17 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-05-14 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-03-11 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-02-03 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-01-18 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-01-05 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-11-20 | New Space | No | Center Inspection |
| 2019-08-02 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-08-02 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-07-17 | Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2019-07-17 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-06-28 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-05-24 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-05-06 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
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