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The Goddard School of Forked River

School Address: 214 Lacey Road
, Forked River, New Jersey 08731
School Phone Number: 609-971-0051 , School Hours: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
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Welcome to Our School

The Goddard School of Forked River is a warm and nurturing space where extraordinary awaits your child each and every day.

Meet Toni Ann

Meet Toni Ann

Owner
Toni Ann Eckerson - Hello! I am the proud owner of The Goddard School® located in Forked River New Jersey! I am an on-site owner who gives 110% to all of our children, parents and faculty. We strive for excellence in early childhood development and want to provide only the best in terms of health and safety and curriculum. I have over 25 years of experience as a teacher, director and owner in Early Childhood Education. My degree is in Psychology with a Minor in Musical Theater and I also have three children of my own, who are all Goddard Graduates!

  • Our School

    Welcome! We’re committed to your child’s health, safety and education, which is why we provide children with safe and healthy learning environments at our School.

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    Faculty

    Our teachers blend the highest standards in early childhood education and development with nurturing care.

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    Special Programs

    We enhance our play-based curriculum with a range of enrichment programs designed to fit your child’s interests.

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  • Reviews & Recognition

    We greatly value feedback we receive from parents and our communities, and are proud to share these publicly.

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Something Fun Is Always Happening at Goddard!

Upcoming Events

  • December 23 PJ Day
  • December 24 Winter Break
  • December 25 Winter Break
  • December 25 Merry Christmas/Hanukkah
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GODDARD LOVE FROM FAMILIES LIKE YOURS

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Great safety, security, cleanliness.
Michael & Grace's Mother
Summer Program
I appreciate how the owner runs things.
Isabelle & Thomas's Mother
Preschool Classroom
Staff is very professional and friendly. Curriculum is age-appropriate and engaging.
Skylar's Father
Preschool Classroom
We love everything about Goddard!
Alexander's Mother
Infant Classroom

Find Their Extraordinary

We nurture your child’s unique potential by encouraging their natural curiosity so they’re prepared to confidently take on the world.

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What Teachers Mean to Me

Every member of the Goddard faculty has special, often extraordinary, gifts they share with their students. When a child comes home happy and can't wait to see their teacher the next day, tell us about it. Take this moment to celebrate your child's teachers!

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LEARNING YOUR CHILD LOVES

We work tirelessly to ensure children thrive in a healthy, safe and warm environment. Within this secure and nurturing environment, children can discover their unique gifts.

Our programs go beyond academics and help children develop important social-emotional skills like kindness, empathy, responsible decision making and more.  

In our classrooms, creativity and curiosity blossom as children discover the wonder of learning. Through fun learning experiences (F.L.EX.®), your child will develop academic and social-emotional skills that will help them feel ready to take on the world.

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