The Goddard School

Specialties

The Goddard School’s F.L.EX. Learning Program (Fun, Learning Experience) ensures that we meet high standards specific to early learning, development and care. The program is grounded in research on how children learn best: children experience the deepest, most genuine learning when they are having fun. It’s designed to ensure each child becomes confident, joyful and fully prepared in school and in life.

— Helps to develop each child’s emotional, academic, social, creative and physical skills;

— Offers age-​appropriate learning opportunities in a safe, nurturing environment for children six weeks to six years;

— Introduces STEAM subjects (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) early on to foster a passion for STEAM learning;

— Promotes the development of 21^st century skills, including communication, collaboration, creativity and critical thinking;

— Highly trained teachers inform parents about their children’s activities and accomplishments every day.

History

Established in 1988.

About The Goddard School

Learning for fun. Learning for life. The Goddard School celebrates more than 25 years of using the most current, academically endorsed methods to ensure that children from six weeks to six years old have fun while learning the skills they need for long-​term success in school and in life. Talented teachers collaborate with parents to nurture children into respectful, confident and joyful learners. The Goddard School’s AdvancED and Middle States-​accredited F.L.EX. Learning Program reaches more than 45,000 students in over 400 Goddard Schools in 35 states. The Goddard School’s comprehensive play-​based curriculum, developed with early childhood education experts, provides the best childhood preparation for social and academic success. To learn more about The Goddard School, please visit our website.

Meet the Business Owner

Doug and Julia V.

Business Owner

Miss Diane has her Masters Degree in teaching from Fairleigh Dickinson University. She has been a head teacher and a Kindergarten teacher in another Goddard school. She was the Director at a NJ preschool. She is state certified to teach in NJ from K-​5.