Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
The Goddard School
Norwood, NJ
· Bergen County
15 Brook Street,
Norwood, NJ 07648
Quick Facts
Capacity
170 children
Age range (listing information)
0 - 13 years
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Type of Care
infant, toddler, preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, before- & after-school; summer camp
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
2
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Contact Information
📞 (201) 750-2200
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
02GOD0004
License Issued
Sep 15, 2025
Active Through
Sep 15, 2028
Issued By
New Jersey Department of Children & Families
District Office
New Jersey Dept of Children and Families - Office of Licensing
Reviews
Anonymous
2012-07-02 01:07:37
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
http://www.merchantcircle.com/business/The.Goddard.School.201-750-2200/review/read?cid=877748
pretty disappointing for a Goddard franchise
It was once a decent school, now the owner just views it as a business. Teachers and parents are leaving left and right because of the owner. Keep looking, there are MUCH better child care facilities in the area....ones with quality teachers and directors.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-17 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2026-08-10 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-08-07 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-07-24 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-09-08 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-02-16 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-04-13 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-03-17 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-03-14 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-02-24 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-02-24 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-02-24 | Violation | 3A:52-6.6(e)(1) | Prepare a discipline policy that includes the acceptable actions staff members may take when placing a child on their mat for rest. It was observed that a staff member in classroom 4 picked up a child by the wrist and ankle and lifted the child from the ground to place back onto the mat for nap time. Retrain all of the staff regarding appropriate ways to lift children from the ground and to place on the mat for rest time and submit staff signature's to the OOL. 3/14/23: Pending retraining documentations with staff signature. - The center shall maintain on file a written policy on the disciplining of children by staff members. The policy shall reflect the provisions specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.6(a) through (c) and include the acceptable actions that a staff member may take when disciplining a child (that is, discussion with the child, time-out, etc.). |
| 2023-02-24 | Violation | 3A:52-6.4(b)(2)(ii) | Ensure that each cot or mat used for rest and sleep is covered with a sheet, blanket or other covering for classrooms 6 and 10. - 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: each cot or mat used for rest and sleep shall be covered with a sheet, blanket or other covering. An additional covering shall be provided for use as a covering for each child. |
| 2023-02-24 | Violation | 3A:52-6.4(a)(2) | Ensure that blankets do not cover the child's faces in classrooms 2, 4, and 5. - For early childhood programs, the center shall provide opportunities for daily rest and sleep as follows: for children from 13 to 18 months of age, the center shall provide daily rest and sleep according to the child's physical needs and ensure that blankets or pillows do not cover the child's face. |
| 2023-02-24 | 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. Missing a CHRI background check for 1 staff. - 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. |
| 2023-02-24 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(c) | Ensure that the center complies with all conditions of the State Sanitary Code. Cease washing and reusing dishes in the sink in classroom 2. Dishes can be washed and reused in the kitchen using a 3 compartment sink or a commercial dishwasher. Retrain all of the staff and submit the retrain and staff signatures to the OOL. 3/14/23: Pending retraining documentations with staff signature. - If the center prepares meals, the center shall obtain a satisfactory Sanitary Inspection Certificate, as specified in N.J.A.C. 8:24, indicating that the kitchen is in compliance with the applicable requirements of the State Sanitary Code. The center shall maintain on file the Sanitary Inspection Certificate. |
| 2023-02-24 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(a)(5) | Ensure that all exits and egress areas are unobstructed and that the emergency exit doors are easily operable. Ensure that the secondary emergency exit is unobstructed in classroom 7. The staff moved the furniture for nap time and an easel was blocking the exit. 3/14/23: Pending retraining documentations with staff signature. - 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. |
| 2023-02-24 | Violation | 3A:52-5.4(a)(6)(i) | Provide a barrier to the kitchen area to prevent accidental access by the children. The kitchen door was closed during the inspection. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, kitchen facility requirements are as follows: the kitchen facility or food preparation area shall be separated from other areas of the center by a door, gate, screen, or other barrier to prevent accidental access by children. |
| 2022-11-18 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-11-03 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-10-25 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-10-25 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-10-25 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(a)(5) | Ensure that all exits and egress areas are unobstructed and that the emergency exit doors are easily operable. The center was storing a large stroller in the hallways leading to the exit. Upon request, the center relocated the stroller to ensure that the exit was / egress was unobstructed. - 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. |
| 2022-10-25 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(r) | Based on report, ensure that staff utilize adequate and appropriate cleaning procedures at all times throughout the center. - The center shall take any steps required by the Office of Licensing to correct conditions in the building or center that may endanger the health, safety, and well-being of the children served. |
| 2022-10-11 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-09-23 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-09-22 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-09-22 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-09-22 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(c) | Ensure that the center complies with all conditions of the State Sanitary Code. Cease washing and reusing dishes in the sink in classroom 2. Dishes can be washed and reused in the kitchen using a 3 compartment sink. - If the center prepares meals, the center shall obtain a satisfactory Sanitary Inspection Certificate, as specified in N.J.A.C. 8:24, indicating that the kitchen is in compliance with the applicable requirements of the State Sanitary Code. The center shall maintain on file the Sanitary Inspection Certificate. |
| 2022-09-22 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(n)(3)(ii) | Ensure that the fire drill log includes the weather conditions at the time of the drill. - Fire prevention requirements are as follows: the center shall maintain on file a record of each fire drill, as specified in the NJUFC, which record shall include the weather condition at the time of evacuation. |
| 2022-09-22 | Violation | 3A:52-7.11(a)(1) | Ensure that the center maintains and distributes to all families the center's communicable disease policy including all of the required components. - Each center shall develop a written policy on the management of communicable diseases. This policy shall include the following: the list of illnesses and symptoms of illness for which a child will be separated from the group and possibly sent home, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.1©. |
| 2022-09-22 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(a)(5) | Ensure that all exits and egress areas are unobstructed and that the emergency exit doors are easily operable. The center was storing a large stroller in the hallways leading to the exit. Upon request, the center relocated the stroller to ensure that the exit was / egress was unobstructed. - 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. |
| 2022-09-22 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) | Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children. Ensure that the janitor closet remains locked or all cleaning supplies are not accessible to the children. The door was locked during the inspection. - 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. |
| 2022-09-22 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Ensure that all ceiling tiles are kept clean and in good repair. Repair / replace the stained ceiling tile in classroom 6. - 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. |
| 2022-09-22 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(3)(i) | Maintain the building structure to prevent water from entering. Identify and repair the source of the leak causing the stained ceiling tile in classroom 6. - the building structure shall be maintained to prevent water from entering. |
| 2022-09-22 | Violation | 3A:52-5.4(a)(3) | Provide screens on all doors and windows used for ventilation, in crawl spaces and in attic spaces. Repair / replace the torn window screen in classroom 6. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, crawl spaces, attic spaces, and all doors and windows used for natural ventilation shall be provided with insect screening. |
| 2022-09-22 | 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. |
| 2022-09-22 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(19) | Complete radon testing in every room on the lowest floor used by children and post the results in a prominent location. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall test for the presence of radon gas in each classroom on the lowest floor level used by children at least once every five years and shall post the test results in a prominent location in all buildings at the center, as specified in N.J.S.A. 30:5B-5.2. |
| 2022-09-22 | 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. Ensure that the staff sign for the completion of the orientation log. Staff were able to sign during the inspection. - 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). |
| 2022-08-30 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-07-27 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-06-22 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-06-22 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-06-07 | Increase | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-06-07 | Increase | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-06-07 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(11) | Ensure that all windows and glass within 36 inches above the floor are made of safety glass or have protective guards. Ensure that the store front windows located at 13 Brook St have a protective guard if not made of safety glass. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: all windows and other glass surfaces that are not made of safety glass and that are located within 36 inches above the floor shall have protective guards. |
| 2022-06-07 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(a)(5) | Ensure that all illuminated exit signs and emergency lighting are operable at all times throughout the center. Ensure that the emergency lights located at 13 Brook St are operable. - 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. |
| 2022-06-07 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(i)(7) | Submit a No Further Action (NFA) or Child Care/Educational Facility Approval Letter from the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) or a Response Action Outcome Letter (RAO) from a Licensed Site Remediation Professional (LSRP) for the site. Cease using the unapproved outdoor space until an amended or new RAO is obtained for 15 Brook Street. At the time of the inspection, several unapproved outdoor playground / classrooms were occupied by children. 6/22/2022: The center will cease using the additional outdoor playground / classrooms until the updated RAO is obtained. - 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 facility operator shall submit to the Office of Licensing a No Further Action letter, Child Care Facility Approval letter, RESPONSE Action Outcome letter, or other approval, which indicates that no further remediation is needed for the site from the Department of Environmental Protection, which indicates that no further remediation is needed for the site on which the center is located. |
| 2021-11-01 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-10-12 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-09-15 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-09-09 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2021-05-27 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2021-02-23 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-02-04 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-01-14 | Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2020-11-16 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2020-01-23 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2019-12-23 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2019-11-25 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2019-11-14 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-10-17 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2019-10-07 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2019-08-01 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2019-07-19 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-07-01 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
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