Goddard School of Princeton

High risk Caregivers must supervise every child at all times: close enough to step in, and always aware of what each child is doing.

State rule 746.1205(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity"

Inspector's note: A caregiver left a child unsupervised outside of the classroom in fenced area.

Corrected Jun 29, 2026, verified by the state Jul 8, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Caregivers must supervise every child at all times: close enough to step in, and always aware of what each child is doing.

State rule 746.1205(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity"

Inspector's note: This standard was tasked over for this investigation and found to be deficient. A child was left unsupervised on the infants playground after their class had gone inside. The child was not accounted for and was standing in the playground area alone after the caregiver and classmates had already gone back inside. ---------------- The caregiver involved in the incident is no longer employed at the facility. Additional supervision training has been completed with all staff present. Also, proper name to face procedures were conducted and observed during the inspection time.

Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The state prohibits certain punishments of children, such as hitting, grabbing, shaming, withholding food or rest, or locking a child in a room.

State rule 746.2805(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling"

Inspector's note: This standard was tasked over for this investigation and found to be deficient. It was determined that caregivers did observe another grab and pull on a child in care while present. During the inspection time it was determined that the named caregiver of these allegations is no longer present at the facility. No forms of prohibited punishment were observed during the inspection.

Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Caregivers must supervise every child at all times: close enough to step in, and always aware of what each child is doing.

State rule 746.1205(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity"

Inspector's note: This standard was tasked over for this investigation and found to be deficient. A child was left unsupervised on the preschool playground at the operation for approximately 3 minutes after their class had gone back inside. The child was under the play structure when the class went inside. ------------------- The caregiver involved in the incident was observed properly supervising and engaging with the children during the inspection time. Additional supervision training had to be completed by the caregiver before they could return back to the classroom. Also, a second caregiver/helper has been made available to assist the caregiver and class during transition times to and from the classroom.

Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Fire extinguishers must be serviced as required.

State rule 746.5307(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Fire Extinguishers Serviced"

Inspector's note: The fire extinguishers were serviced last in February of 2024. The fire extinguishers have not been serviced just yet for this year.

Corrected Jun 19, 2025, verified by the state Jun 20, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Pediatric CPR training and recertification must follow the state's guidelines and be skill-based.

State rule 746.1315(b)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based"

Inspector's note: Approximately 8 caregivers did not have hands-on CPR training certifications on file for review.

Corrected Dec 13, 2024, verified by the state Nov 27, 2024. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Each child's file must hold a health statement.

State rule 746.603(a)(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children's Records - Health Statement"

Inspector's note: At the time of inspection two children did not have a health statement on file for review.

Corrected Dec 6, 2024, verified by the state Dec 12, 2024. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).