The Goddard School

3270.103 · Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

In the infant classroom there was a nail on the floor. In the toddler classroom there were toys with a diameter of less than 1 inch.

Corrected by Jun 17, 2026

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3270.123(a)(3) · The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

Child #1,2, and 3 did not have child service reports completed.

Corrected by Jul 3, 2026

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3270.124(b)(6) · Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

The emergency contact information of child #4 and #5 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number.

Corrected by Jul 3, 2026

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3270.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

The emergency contact information of child #4 and #5 did not include release person's address.

Corrected by Jul 3, 2026

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3270.134(a) · A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.

Toddler classroom did not wash hands before eating lunch.

Corrected by Jun 17, 2026

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3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topic of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

Staff person #1 did not have pediatric CPR completed in an approved curriculum.

Corrected by Jul 3, 2026

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3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Staff person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Staff person #1 did not have New Jersey Criminal Record Check on file.

Corrected by Jun 17, 2025

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3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

During the renewal inspection, there was chipped paint observed on the wall in the toddler classroom.

Corrected by Jul 3, 2025

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3270.124(b)(6) · Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

The emergency contact information of child #1 and #2 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number.

Corrected by Jul 3, 2025

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3270.91(a) · Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.

During the allocated inspection, there was a stroller blocking one of the exit doors located outside of the entrance of the infant room.

Corrected by Feb 27, 2025

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3270.161(c) · Food that has been previously served to a person or returned from a table shall be discarded.

During the allocated inspection, Cert Rep was informed that food that has been previously served to children is not discarded and is sent home at parents request so that parents can see what the child ate.

Corrected by Feb 27, 2025

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3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

During the complaint investigation, it was verified that a child was left unsupervised on the playground for approximately 5 minutes.

Corrected by Nov 13, 2024

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3270.67(c) · Evidence of infestation of insects or rodents in the facility is not permitted.

In the pre k 2 room there was a mouse dropping in the left corner where children were eating lunch and there were also mouse droppings found in the kitchen.

Corrected by Jun 18, 2024

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3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Cert Rep found layers of dust and dirt in the corners on the classroom floors and in the cubbie areas.

Corrected by Jun 18, 2024

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3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

In the Pre-k 2 classroom there was chipped paint on the wall beneath the window and on the wall to the left of the entrance to the lunch area in the classroom. There was chipped paint in left corner of chalkboard ledge in the Preschool room. The Pre-k 1 classroom had chipped paint under the chalkboard.

Corrected by Jun 18, 2024

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3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

The bottle of child #1 was not labeled with child's name.

Corrected by Jun 10, 2024

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3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

During the complaint investigation, it was verified that staff person #1 was seen vaping inside the classroom and in the outdoor play space when children were in care.

Corrected by Apr 16, 2024

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3270.76/3270.106(a) · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

During the renewal inspection, Cert Rep found debris from the bedding of the guinea pig crate and food pellets on the floor around a napping mat where a child was sitting.

Corrected by Apr 16, 2024

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