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The Goddard School of Fanwood
(Scotch Plains)

School Address: 324 South Avenue
, Fanwood, New Jersey 07023
School Phone Number: 908-232-5250 , School Hours: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
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Welcome to Our School

The Goddard School of Fanwood (Scotch Plains) is more than a warm and nurturing place. It's a safe space where your child will discover their extraordinary.

Meet Tracy

Meet Tracy

Owner/Operator
Owner - Tracy Brace As a resident of Scotch Plains and a parent of three children, Tracy opened a childcare center to fulfill her personal need for a safe, loving and stimulating preschool environment for her own children, as well as to pursue a rewarding profession where she can have a meaningful impact on the daily lives of children and their families. Tracy earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan and her MBA at NYU's Stern School of Business. She started her career in financial research. She has been working in early childhood education and operating The Goddard School located in Fanwood, NJ since 2007.

  • 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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    Careers

    Education becomes extraordinary when teachers like you help little learners achieve big goals! If you want to make a difference in the lives of young children in a supportive, engaging environment, apply today!

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    Summer with Goddard

    Our summer program is all about exciting outdoor adventures, child-led discovery and fun learning experiences!

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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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Something Fun Is Always Happening at Goddard!

Upcoming Events

  • April 19 Pajama Day
  • April 22 Earth Day
  • April 23 Passover
  • April 26 Arbor Day
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GODDARD LOVE FROM FAMILIES LIKE YOURS

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The Goddard School of Fanwood is a wonderful place. The curriculum is engaging and fosters the children's growth and development. The teachers are all warm and nurturing. They create great structure in the class and teach the children about following rules.
Avery's Mother
Preschool Classroom
Great teachers, great administrators, great atmosphere. Our daughter loves Goddard!
Noelle's Father
Toddler Classroom
Very personalized experience where the staff goes out of their way to know everyone. The activities are also impressive.
Katherine & Lily's Father
Preschool Classroom
We love the wonderful care and learning your teachers provide with so much care and kindness. I truly see my son developing as he explores new topics, discovers new things, and interacts with friends everyday. Thank you!
Aiden Rodrigo & Ian's Mother
Pre-K 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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