The Goddard School of

Denville

973-328-8588
7:00 am - 6:00 pm
3175 Route 10 E., Suite 1, Denville, New Jersey 07834

Proudly Accredited by:

School Highlights

Degreed Teachers
Gate Alarm
Computers
American Sign Language
Finger Guards
Engineering
Exploration Room
Fresh Fruit/Veggie Snacks
Interactive Whiteboard

Where They Start Matters

At The Goddard School of Denville, we believe that the start of your child's journey matters. Through play-based learning, our dedicated teachers inspire curiosity, creativity, and confidence in every child. With a research-backed curriculum and strong family partnerships, we provide a safe and supportive environment where children grow, explore, and thrive—building a strong foundation for future success.

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.

Where little minds shine and curiosity grows!

The Goddard School’s high-quality programs spark curiosity, inspire creativity, and foster a lifelong love of learning

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Meet Tina & Pat School Owners

Tina and Pat are the onsite owners of The Goddard School located in Denville, NJ. Pat is a retired sergeant for Essex County Dept of Corrections, where he served for 25 years in this position. Tina has been a part of The Goddard School franchise since 2006, serving as the Educational Director at the Flanders location for 12 years before becoming one of the onsite owners, She holds has her Associates Degree in applied Science, BA in Early Childhood Education and Group Teacher Certification from the state of NJ. Her expertise in early learning ensures that every child receives a strong foundation for future success. As owners, we take pride in providing a nurturing, safe and quality education for children. We invite your family to visit our school, meet our dedicated staff and experience the difference our school can make in your child's life.

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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

6 w - 12 m

In the Infant program, our teachers provide your baby with all the cuddles and care they need with opportunities to begin exploring the world around them.

Toddlers

12 - 24 m

As your little one rapidly develops physically and cognitively, our Toddler classroom is where their natural curiosity is fostered and their budding skills are nurtured.

Twos

2 - 3 yrs

In the Twos classroom, experienced, caring teachers guide your child through playful exploration, helping navigate big emotions while providing hands-on learning experiences that nurture their innate curiosity.

Bridge

2.5 - 3.5 yrs

As your child continues to gain independence, build self-care skills and learn more about themselves, the Bridge classroom provides the support they need to thrive in a preschool setting.

Preschool

3 - 4 yrs

In our Preschool classroom, your child starts their journey into a cooperative learning environment where they can discover interests and learn in a more structured setting.

Pre-K

4 - 5 yrs

As your child prepares for Kindergarten, our Pre-K classroom offers exciting opportunities to develop important skills, make new friends and explore the world around them.

Additional Programs Offered

Summer Camp

Our summer program is an exciting extension of the school year filled with lots of outdoor play and fun learning adventures!
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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What Our Goddard Village Is Saying

My wife and I both work and needed a daycare for our first child. After checking out three other daycares in our area, we selected Goddard as the daycare for our child. Our communication and interactions with the staff have been great, which has been very reassuring as first-time parents. We love knowing that our child is in a wonderful environment, and we enjoy receiving the projects she works on during the day.

Alexandra's Father

Infant Classroom

My wife and I are blown away at how much care and attention are given to our sons. They are always bringing in new things for the kids to do, whether it’s a petting zoo, musical guests, a foam party, ice cream truck,etc. Tina and her staff go above and beyond to give our sons the best possible experience

Giovanni & Vincent's Father

Preschool Classroom

The owner and teachers are amazing- they all truly care about my children, and are vested in their growth. They look forward to going to school each day, and are well prepared ok graduation. Thanks for all you do!

Madeline & Vincenzo's Mother

Toddler Classroom

I love the Goddard School. They approach learning from a global mindset. I really appreciate the inclusive and highly educational nature of my son’s curriculum.

Jamal & Nasir's Mother

Toddler Classroom

We love it here! Great teachers, stellar communication. Thank you

Nolan & Sydney's Mother

Toddler Classroom

I think the curriculum and environment the school creates is incredible. The teachers are caring, dedicated, and my children are growing and learning so much each day there.

Conor & Owen's Father

Preschool Classroom

Excellent teachers, school, curriculum. My son loves it there

Derek's Father

Pre-K Classroom

I would highly recommend The Goddard School of Denville to any friend or family member seeking a nurturing, educational environment for their child. The dedicated staff, engaging curriculum, and focus on child development make it an exceptional choice for early childhood education.

Carolina & Arthur's Father

Preschool Classroom

Prioritizing Health and Happiness

Explore all the features and programs found at our local School.

Health and Safety

Disinfectant Sprayer

Finger Guards

Gate Alarm

Outdoor Security Cameras

Supervised Lobby Entry

Food and Nutrition

Fresh Fruit/Veggie Snacks

Enrichment and Environment

American Sign Language

Computers

Dance

Degreed Teachers

Engineering

Exploration Room

Handwriting

Imagination Playground

Interactive Whiteboard

Learning Technologies

Music Appreciation

Outdoor Classroom

Physical Fitness

Playground(s)

STEAM Cart/Computer Lab

Sports & Fitness

Tablets

Tenured Teachers

Wonder of Learning®

Yoga & Mindfulness

Preview the Fun

Get a snapshot of what happens in our classrooms.

Upcoming Events

December 5

Mexico

All Day
December 5

Pizza Friday

All Day
December 8

China/Japan

All Day
December 9

France

All Day

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.

NAEYC ACCREDITED

National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) accredits early childhood programs according to health, safety and education standards. The standards are intended to provide a reliable and accountable accreditation system to encourage the field of early childhood education to strive for a new level of excellence.

September 2016 - September 2026

GROW NJ KIDS

3 stars

Grow NJ Kids is a state-sponsored initiative to raise the quality of child care and early learning throughout New Jersey. Grow NJ Kids gives child care and early learning programs resources to assess and improve their programs, while providing parents with information that allows them to evaluate the quality of programs and make the best choices for their child. The goal is to create a system that encourages ongoing improvement.

July 2025 - July 2028

CHILD CARE AWARE®

Child Care Aware is the nation's most respected hub of information for parents and child care providers. A program of Child Care Aware of America, Child Care Aware helps families learn more about the elements of quality child care and how to locate programs in their communities. Child Care Aware also provides child care providers with access to resources for their child care programs.

January 2020 - January 2030

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