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The Goddard School of West Orange

School Address: 303 Mt. Pleasant Avenue
, West Orange, New Jersey 07052
School Phone Number: 973-609-5600 , School Hours: 7:00 am - 6:30 pm
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Welcome to Our School

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

We are more than daycare. Our preschool offers not just peace of mind but also a profound sense of security and confidence in the care and education your child receives. Our dedicated team of educators and caregivers create an environment where your child not only thrives academically but also grows emotionally, socially and intellectually. We take pride in providing you with the assurance that they are in the best possible hands and laying the foundation for a bright future.

Meet Nicole

Meet Nicole

Owner
Nicole Harrison is the Owner of The Goddard School of West Orange and of Livingston. As a mother of 4 children, she has always understood the importance of early childhood education. Nicole has a Bachelor's Degree in Public Health as well as a teaching degree in Physical Education and Health. She has many years of experience working in business prior to her teaching path. Nicole and her team are committed to providing the highest quality preschool experience for the children in the community. Our unique nurturing approach will give your child the opportunity to develop into a joyful, confident learner who is prepared for success in school and in life.

  • 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 27 CLOSED FOR WINTER BREAK 3 - 4 AM
  • December 28 CLOSED FOR WINTER BREAK 3 - 4 AM
  • December 29 CLOSED FOR WINTER BREAK 3 - 4 AM
  • December 30 CLOSED FOR WINTER BREAK 3 - 4 AM
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GODDARD LOVE FROM FAMILIES LIKE YOURS

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We're one month in and I've had complete confidence in the staff who have demonstrated great care for my daughter. I love seeing the lesson plans and curriculum in action. I look forward to the tadpole updates everyday and it's wonderful to see so many different lessons and activities that my daughter is exposed to every day. So far so good!
Dalton's Mother
Toddler Classroom
Ms. Leandra is simply outstanding! Her dedication, patience, and ability to create a nurturing learning environment makes her a gem in the world of preschool education. Our child adores her, and we're grateful for the positive impact she's had on his early learning journey. He is so excited to learn addition and sight words every week, even in preschool! Highly recommend!
Cullen & Chloe & Caelan Jacques's Mother
Pre-K Classroom
The Goddard School of West Orange has been a super welcoming and safe environment for both me and my son. Every teacher has shown so much care and concern for my child. They have accommodated special requests and enabled so much learning. This school truly takes families, children, and celebrating teachers seriously.
Gavin's Mother
Preschool Classroom
The warmest most welcoming teachers who have made us feel like family! Our toddler has been thriving in all aspects and LOVES school, her teachers, and friends.
Stella & TWIN & TWIN 2's Mother
Toddler Classroom

Health and Safety

We work tirelessly to ensure your child thrives in a healthy, safe and warm environment. Within this secure and nurturing environment, your child is free to learn and discover their unique gifts.

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Careers

Our teachers work with your child’s natural inclination for exploration and investigation to create fun, flexible learning experiences that foster well-rounded development in a safe and caring environment. If you’d like to make a difference in the lives of young children, apply today!

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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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