The Goddard School of
West Orange
School Phone Number: 973-609-5600
, School Hours: 7:00 am - 6:30 pm
School Address: 303 Mt. Pleasant Avenue, West Orange, New Jersey 07052
Proudly Accredited by:
School Highlights
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Air Filtration Systems
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Air Purifying System
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American Sign Language
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Antimicrobial Treatments
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Art History
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Before and After School
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Catering
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Chess
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Dance
Where They Start Matters
At The Goddard School of West Orange, we believe that the start of your child's journey matters. Where curiosity blossoms and little hearts shine—welcome to The Goddard School of West Orange! Here, playful discovery meets a strong educational foundation designed to spark a lifelong love of learning. In our warm, nurturing environment, every child is known, supported, and inspired to grow academically, socially, and emotionally. Come see why families call us their home away from home!
The Goddard Difference
Goddard is more than just a preschool. With a proven track record of academic and social excellence, we've earned the trust of countless happy families who have seen their children exceed expectations and step into the world with confidence and compassion.
Curriculum
Our education program, Wonder of Learning®, is the most innovative and well-researched on the market. It was created by early childhood development experts to empower children to explore their natural curiosity.
Expert, Caring Teachers
Our extraordinary educators shape your child’s experience, creating a fun and engaging learning environment with personalized lesson plans focused on whole-child development.
NEW NORTH CAMPUS OPENING IN 2026!
Now enrolling! Our Goddard North Campus opens in early 2026 as our new Elementary Prep School and Private Kindergarten. Call today to learn more!
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Discover Our Classrooms
From infants and toddlers to pre-K, kindergarten and beyond, our classrooms are designed specifically with your little one’s needs in mind.
Infant
Toddlers
Twos
Bridge
Preschool
Pre-K
Kindergarten
Additional Programs Offered
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What Our Goddard Village Is Saying
We have had a truly positive experience at Goddard, and can point to so many resources and programs that have benefited our daughter's development and growth. We have the comparison for being at another school and so knowing how much better Goddard's operations and dedications are than another area pre-school is really meaningful to our assessment.
Goddard is a perfect fit for my daughter! She started at the Goddard school when she was four months old and has grown and thrived right into the PreK program. When you walk into the school you feel a sense of happiness and love. The faculty and administrators are absolutely wonderful! Everyone is caring and the communication is great. We couldn’t recommend Goddard enough.
I love how invested the staff and administration are in the children's, and how engaging the curriculum is for our son. He always mentions how much he loves his friends and teachers.
I think the curriculums are great. My daughter Isla was ready for kindergarten and she’s thriving. Also, the staff members are wonderful, very friendly and easy to speak with.
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!
The teachers are very attentive to my children. My daughters always learn new things with the great curriculum that the school provides.
My child is cared for, is learning and exploring and has great friends. I love that Goddard focuses on kindness and the love of learning.
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!
Prioritizing Health and Happiness
Explore all the features and programs found at our local School.
Health and Safety
- Air Filtration Systems
- Air Purifying System
- Antimicrobial Treatments
- Disinfectant Sprayer
- EPA-Approved Cleaning Products
- Finger Guards
- Gate Alarm
- Non-Biometric Security Scanner
- Outdoor Security Cameras
- Parking Lot Bollards
- Supervised Lobby Entry
- Water Filtration System
- Zono
Food and Nutrition
- Catering
- Flexible Lunch Options
- Fresh Fruit/Veggie Snacks
- Order Food
Enrichment and Environment
- American Sign Language
- Art History
- Chess
- Dance
- Degreed Teachers
- Dramatic Arts Space
- Engineering
- Handwriting
- Imagination Playground
- Interactive Whiteboard
- Learning Technologies
- Literacy Nook
- Low Ratios
- Microscope(s)
- Music Appreciation
- Nutrition
- Outdoor Classroom
- Physical Fitness
- Playground(s)
- Robotics
- STEAM Cart/Computer Lab
- Secondary Languages
- Sports & Fitness
- Tenured Teachers
- Wonder of Learning®
- World Cultures
- Yoga & Mindfulness
Preview the Fun
Get a snapshot of what happens in our classrooms.
Upcoming Events
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December 17GRINCH DAY!All Day -
December 18HOLIDAY PJ DAY!All Day -
December 19LAST DAY OF TOY DRIVE!All Day -
December 23BREAKFAST WITH SANTA! WE CLOSE AT 5PM!!All Day
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Care You Can Trust
The Goddard School is proud to be recognized for our commitment to quality care and early learning! These accolades reflect our dedication to providing a safe, nurturing and enriching environment for every child.
GROW NJ KIDS
COGNIA® ACCREDITED
EMERGING LEADER AWARD
Discover what makes Goddard extraordinary.