The Goddard School of
East Hanover
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School Phone Number: 973-795-4455

, School Hours: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm

School Address: 37 Eagle Rock Avenue, East Hanover, New Jersey 07936

School Highlights

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  • American Sign Language American Sign Language
  • Dramatic Arts Space Dramatic Arts Space
  • Handwriting Handwriting
  • Child Learning Kitchen Child Learning Kitchen
  • Music Appreciation Music Appreciation
  • Physical Fitness Physical Fitness
  • Playground(s) Playground(s)
  • Secondary Languages Secondary Languages
  • Yoga & Mindfulness Yoga & Mindfulness
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Where They Start Matters

At The Goddard School of East Hanover, we believe that the start of your child's journey matters. Welcome to The Goddard School of East Hanover, where children thrive in a warm, safe, and inspiring learning environment. Our high-quality preschool and daycare program blends play-based learning with proven educational practices to support social-emotional growth, creativity, and kindergarten readiness. Our caring, certified teachers partner with families to nurture confidence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning.

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.

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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.

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.

Opening in Late 2026!

The Goddard School of East Hanover will be opening in Late Fall 2026! Call to learn more about our program!

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Meet Nicole

Meet Nicole Multi-Location Owner & Franchisee

Nicole Harrison is the Owner of The Goddard School of West Orange, Livingston, and East Hanover (opening in late 2026). 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.
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Classrooms & Programs

From infants and toddlers to pre-K, kindergarten and beyond, our classrooms are designed specifically with your little one’s needs in mind.

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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Summer at Goddard
Summer at Goddard is all about capturing the carefree feeling of the season. Your child will learn, play and grow in a safe, familiar environment with expert teachers guiding them as they explore, make friends and build confidence.
Before and After School
Make busy mornings and afternoon commutes a little easier with our before- and after-school program!

Prioritizing Health and Happiness

Explore all the features and programs found at The Goddard School of East Hanover.

Health and Safety
  • Air Filtration Systems
  • Air Purifying System
  • Antimicrobial Treatments
  • Finger Guards
  • Gate Alarm
  • Non-Biometric Security Scanner
  • Outdoor Security Cameras
  • Parking Lot Bollards
  • Supervised Lobby Entry
  • Water Filtration System
  • Zono
Food and Nutrition
  • All Organic Foods Served
  • Catering
  • Flexible Lunch Options
  • Fresh Fruit/Veggie Snacks
  • Order Food
Enrichment and Environment
  • American Sign Language
  • Chess
  • Child Learning Kitchen
  • Degreed Teachers
  • Dramatic Arts Space
  • Engineering
  • Handwriting
  • Interactive Whiteboard
  • Literacy Nook
  • Low Ratios
  • Microscope(s)
  • Music Appreciation
  • Nutrition
  • Outdoor Classroom
  • Physical Fitness
  • Playground(s)
  • Robotics
  • 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 at The Goddard School of East Hanover.

Upcoming Events

More fun is on the way! Stay tuned for upcoming events.

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